Ivangene,

Tool looks good but what the projected cost? My shadetree tool worked awesome and it is dirt cheap.

 

I have seen the shadetree tools... that is why I am making this tool


It will be cost effective, and of the quality and thoughtfulness that a Porsche shop would look for in a tool.....

Now those shops up in Elk Snort might like the tap jammed in the hole, but that aint the way we do it here in the big city, thanks for the comment.


On a side not, tonight I was helping/watching build a 3.6 crank craddle and install connecting rods. What a great experience! LME makes some really cool parts and I wont spoil thier ideas, but I will say, they are tackling the parts inside the motors that you just would not believe. One is a button that is very important and our great leaders used plastic which is really disapointing for an internal engine part. LNE has a fix for it, and it was easy to see they have really "been there, done that" on so many levels...we are going to be hearing more from them in the future I believe

Good work guys! (you know that part I am speaking of)

I am thinkling of a better way to measure the new connecting rod cap bolts... If I come up with something I will contact you first........more in line with your products than the average OEM user/repair shop

 

Cool !!! I take it a guy needs 6 of them to keep the freshness in

 

Looks good Ed.... sign me up.! If you know the specs on other Porsche models.... All you need are diff rubbers sizes, no? and diff cams and.... nevermind.

 

yea, the 3.6 has NOTHING to remove unless you take off the valve cover, then there is a donut seal...

Thanks Ferd

 

looks great!

 

Good engineering Ed!

Does it work with the cans on? Don't have a 996 anymore to see.

 

there hasnt been a 3.4 in the shop to test it on... I am certain it needs a little tweeking, but no one is in for service I am ready to make them, just need verification....


BTW once made I will be offering the Ed Mitchell seal of approval with each tool.... if it doesnt work like I said it would... I will eat it........literally

 

try 1 was a failure, I have a secone attemt coming soon. The mechanic said in his opinion it was easier to cut the tube in 1/2 and just replace it. I wasnt there to see the operation but have a second gen tool in work - no change in overall cost (if it works) just a change in the amount of grip and the depth of the grip. Also a change in the puller length for added leverage.

keeping it real, keeping you posted -

On a side note, I got to spend a little more time on the 3.6 (now 3.8) motor rebuild. It is the first in the area and I feel very happy to be apart (at least to watch and ask questions) the build. LNE's new case is very impressive, the machine work is excellent and the parts they are upgrading are very well engineered. (from IMO poorly designed ones the bean counters forced Porsche to use on the cars)

 

Folks, I just did my spark plug tubes.
I first tried a tansom plug, that was a pain in the ****. After the 2nd tube the transom plug was shot. The only way I could get the first tubes out was tighten the plug down as much as possible.
I couldn't get the 3rd tube out and gave up.
After looking at this thread I saw the idea of using the tap, so that gave me the idea of looking for just a piece of pipe from the home depot. I found the 3/4" threaded pipe nipples worked perfectly. I got 1 2" nipple, 1 1" nipple and 1 tee.
The 3/4" threaded pipe screws into the tube easily and then you can use tee to get some leverage. On the tube on the drivers side closest to the interior you might want to try the 2" nipple and a 3/4 cap, then pry with a screwdriver.
All together I spent $5 on the 3 pieces.

 

I'm just going through this frustration, my transom plug got the first tube out but was shot trying to get the second one out, the thread on the bottom washer must have stripped from just one tube....

sghokie, do you mind taking a couple of pix of your idea please? I think I will go your route or a 1"+ a bit dia. tap, BTW the diameter of the top hole is 1.025" but the lower hole is only 0.946" so it tapers somewhat from top to bottom.

 

I've not had a problem using a boat plug???

Its small so it fits.

 

Boat plugs with the multiple ribs grip pretty good. Maybe Ed will add ribbing

 

Hold on are we talking about the same tool?. LOL

 

Which would cost hundred thousand dollars plus for an item like this, if it even has any elements that can be patented. Probably not worth the investment in lawyers and the years it would take.