most spark plug scockets have a hex head on the end you can usually fit a 3/4 wrench on it, makes things a lot eaiser

yea thats one of the ways you can remove the #3 plug. I believe it was also mentioned in this thread (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=503231).

a stubby wrench i find works best