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  1. #1 Changing plugs. Cant get the wires unplugged. 
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    When I owned my 97 it had OEM wires and Changing the plugs was a breeze.(For a GP) and the wires would come right out everytime. My01 has aftermarket wires and all I can tell is that they are red, and look to be 8-10mm, Tayors maybe? Here is my problem, I can't get them unplugged from the tops of the plugs. I tried all 3 in the front. They wont budge. I havnt even tried the back. I dont want to ruin my wires when I unplug them since they look brand freakin new. How do you guys get em out? Btw they come right off the packs like you would expect.
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    Are you twisting, then pulling? If not try that. Other thenvthat try using a sp wire puller or big pliers if you're careful.
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    Grab a t-shirt or gloves and don't be afraid to give them a good yank.
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    pull harder. This is why you use Dielectric grease when installing them....
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    Grab a pair of channel locks and grab the boot (NOT THE WIRE, DON'T YANK ON THE WIRE) and twist and pull as hard as you can.
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    Twist and yank hard and faster just like your happy time.
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    My way for super stuck wires entails new plugs and wires. But ya get to use the BFH!
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    Weather permitting I'll try this weekend. Thanks guys.
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    yeah the first time I took my wires off it took me like 2 hours lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by Taz Magester View Post
    yeah the first time I took my wires off it took me like 2 hours lol
    There's no need for that. Typically if the wires fight that much, they are toast.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BillBoost37 View Post
    There's no need for that. Typically if the wires fight that much, they are toast.

    BFH TIME!
    I got them all off without breaking them and ran them for another year I still have them as back ups
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