Spark plug wire removal tool

View Photos By: Johnhef. Dont mess with all that. I use a set of long needlenose hose pliers to do spark plugs on these engines. Grip the metal part of the wire boot and just lever it off. View Photos By: Oracle Originally Posted by Johnhef. View Photos By: Hirnbeiss. I did mine at 90 K or so using the 17 or 19mm wrench. Using the valve cover as leverage, all the boots came off. To reinstall I gave a brief shot of silicone spray first. View Photos By: rocky raccoon.

There is a specific plug boot removal plier available at any auto parts store. It has the right tip and angle for pulling boots without damage. Works on any car and is inexpensive Originally Posted by rocky raccoon. There is not enough room. The 17mm wrench works best. I've tried various other methods that worked, sort of, but it took a lot longer and I broke a couple spark plugs in the process. Originally Posted by Ron Johnstone.

Do you recommend using a straight needlenose or one with a bent tip? Many thanks for the good advice! The thread died out and I forgot to post my pictures for you. Taken with my phone but you get the idea. Attached Thumbnails. With both of those tools, plus long and short 4 mm allen wrenches and plug wrenches, the job was almost easy to accomplish.

The old plugs were a bear to remove as all the threads were rusty. I coated the new plug threads with anti-sieze and coated the boots with silicone, so next time it will be much easier. Thanks for all the good advice! Much appreciated. Happy New Year to all. BB code is On. Smilies are On. Trackbacks are On. Pingbacks are On. Refbacks are On. Forum Rules. All times are GMT The time now is AM. Add Thread to del. Which tool to remove E V8 Spark Plug boots? User Name.

It is very important to take care when removing a spark plug wire as it can be easily damaged, therefore requiring a replacement. Replacements can be expensive, especially if they are only available in a set. First locate the spark plug wire which you would like to remove.

Ensure you are able to gain access to the boot of the spark plug wire. Do not pull the wire portion as you can damage the wire which in turn will require a replacement. Grab firmly onto the spark plug wire boot, then twist in either direction and pull off simultaneously.

This ensures the wire will break free is slightly corroded. The rotation also allows for the connection to unclip from the top of the spark plug much easier, putting less strain on the wire. It is normally recommended to apply dielectric grease to the terminal on the top of the spark plug to prevent corrosion and sticking. To reinstall the spark plug wire, just simple push firmly back into place until you either feel or hear a clip. If you do not twist and pull the wire, grab the wire instead of the boot, or the connection is corroded, the result will be wire failure.

The wire itself will either break internally, the wiring insulation may fail, or the connection within the wire can be separated.