DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

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I went to fit a new set of plugs to my car recently &, despite turning the garage upside down, I couldn't find my trusty Klein plug tool anywhere so searched online for a suitable alternative.

Several recommendations on Pelican, Early S registry, 356 Registry, etc pointed to a magnetic 3/8in drive tool from 'Gearwrench' & a quick check revealed that the cheapest source was Amazon in the US.

Total price including shipping, handling & VAT was £35-31 (at current exchange rates) & it arrived in ~ 10 days.











I have to say that the quality is excellent & it does the job perfectly - as good as (or dare I say better) than the Factory tool.


* Note that the part no. typically quoted on the US Porsche forums - 80456 - is wrong - that's for smaller plugs with the 5/8in/16mm hex.

The part needed for std size plugs (13/16in/21mm hex) is that shown in the above pictures - 3930D


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Costco used to do Gearwrench stuff occasionally. I've absolutely attacked stuff with their ratchet spanners and they're all hanging on in there.

Managed to get one on Amazon UK

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008XNENAE? ... gToDp&th=1

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It states " usually dispatched within 4 to 7 months" ...

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Lightweight_911 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 12, 2025 10:10 pm .

It states " usually dispatched within 4 to 7 months" ...

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That is because there was only two in stock at the time, when I ordered, with the caption, further stock will be arriving in the coming months. Obviously they have now sold out, and awaiting new stock

It is confirmed as arriving this SUNDAY...............2025, so 5 days.

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Ah - you did well then - that's a good price !

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