Thread: Changing Spark Plug Wires, HELP!

I was planning on doing an ignition coil and spark plug wire swap today but had to nix the wires because of time and those dang things seem to be seized onto the plugs! Is there some special trick to getting them off the plugs or do I just need to pretend I am a contortionist and keep pulling straight until they come off or I can't use my fingers anymore?

PGT

I took some pliers clamped down onto the top of the boot and basically used the nose of the pliers as a handle to pull the boots off. Remember to rock the engine forward to get it away from the firewall. One of the easiest ways is to have someone push the car forward while its in park and then hit the parking brake to keep the engine tilted forward.

I also had to extend the handle on my ratchet to get enough torq to get the 12 year old plugs out. Be very careful if you have to use this method. A broken spark plug in your engine is no fun.

Originally Posted by 01GTP

Don't be surprised to break some of the wires.

Like I said, pull on the top of the boots and not the wire

Originally Posted by 01GTP

Also make sure to tilt the engine forward for the backs.

Uh, tilt the engine? How do I do that, is there a how to link?

PGT

Read my post above for the quick method. see the link below for the slightly more complicated and more effective method

http://www.grandprixforums.net/f95/t...ward-4905.html

Ha!! I think I found the answer to getting those dang wires off! I got a spark plug boot removal tool from Summit Racing. We'll see if those little bastards stay on this time!

Summit SUM-900071 - Summit® Spark Plug Boot Removal Tools - summitracing.com

I was thinking of this tool, but went with the other.

Taylor Cable 43392 - Taylor Spark Plug Boot Removal Tools - summitracing.com

PGT

most parts stores carry some type of boot puller. Ive never seen the taylor ones before. they're pretty sweet