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There's an excellent PAIR removal thread in the knowledgebase. Forum member Superdutyd makes very good plates very cheap. Anything else like vacuum plugs you can get from an auto parts store or make up from stuff you probably have laying around anyway.
Superdutyd also makes very nice manual cam chain tensioners, I actually think they're nicer than the ones I bought and I believe cheaper by a few bucks.