My daughters 1998 E320 V6 has the apparently original Bosch Platinum plugs in it after 88K Miles. The boots are really stuck on the plugs and my special tool that works on my older MBZ's is too big for this car so I will obviously have to buy another tool for the V8. Question: Should I buy the Snap On SPB3 version or the offset 17MM Wrench version or something else? Many thanks for your help and any additional tips would be appreciated.

Yes, Richard M98, it is a V6 with 2 plugs per cylinder. Dumb mistake, especially since there was a super sale on plugs just after Thanksgiving and I didn't buy enough.

Thanks guys, I'll try the long needlenose pliers first, then I'll escalate to the 17mm wrench.

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