rboineau

I've read lots of posts, tried recommended techniques and tools (bought different boot puller "pliers" including the adjustable angle one) but still cannot budge any of the wires. Tried twisting the rubber ends above the shield to break any "stiction" to hopefully ease pulling but could not get any to turn at all. Would cut the boots with a razor knife, then buy new wires, but the metal shields prevent that. My car only has 6000 miles on it and has always been garaged. I don't want to get too aggressive at this point, also don't want to damage the metal shields as I understand new wires don't come with the shields.
Obviously, with 6000 miles I don't need to do anything at this point, but the car is almost 7 years old and I would like to at least get the plugs out and renew the anti-seize compound.
Any tips or comments on the above? Thanks, Ralph Boineau in central South Carolina

dougbfresh

The shields just come off and go on the new wires-no big deal. Guaranteed-you'll destroy at least one trying to save them. Just rip em off and get new ones.

chrisok1

Just pull hard. I have had the wires seized on the plugs before and have broken wires. I would plan on replacing the wires if you have to struggle to get them off.

jrprich

Why worry about the metal shields......don't most folks leave them off with aftermarket wires ?

Be sure to use some silicone grease inside the boots when you replace the wires and you will never have this issue again.

Bill Curlee

WHY are you worring about plugs and wires at this mileage.

Leave it be and save your bucks and nerves for something worth while.

Seriously,,,,,,there fine. New fancy high dollar Plugs and wires DO NOT make HP/TQ. PERIOD! If it were me, I would NOT worry about them.

Wheelyneat

I've wondered about the same thing... my '02 has 13K miles and I wonder if I should just leave the plugs alone. Does anyone know if Cool Socks are a viable replacement for the OEM metal heat shields?

Bill Curlee

The heat shielsd work well. As long as the wires, boots or shields dont touch the manifolds (stock configuration they wont) your fine.

Unless you see physical damage on the wires,,,,,there most likely fine.


BC

Camjamsdad

Depending on what you put the wires through already chances are you did it harm pulling and twisting on it. I gave up and bought a new set of GMPP red wires from Gene then replaced the plugs when the wires came. Trust me you will destroy several wires trying to remove them. The metal shields didn't suffer any harm. My knuckles did. If you do decide to change them remove the A.I.R. tube/check valve on the drivers side and the brake assist line I think to get a bit more room.

waddisme

Only way to get to mine.

chuckster

I gave up EVER trying to save them... I changed plugs 3 times and changed wires 3 times.. Not worth the aggravation taking your time and getting 7 wires and then fecking up the last one..

Just yank em and have a new set standing by..

slothy

use a pair of needle nose on the shields (in between boot and shield) and they pop off

Nate B

You can do it, put your back into it!!!!

Good luck