What am I doing wrong? (Spark Plug Wire Removal)
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What am I doing wrong? (Spark Plug Wire Removal)
OK, I have changed literally hundreds of spark plugs. Last night, I tried to remove the wires from the plugs on my 02 vert and I could not remove a single spark plug wire. I didn't want to force them. Is there a trick I don't know about or are they just more difficult to remove then standard spark plug wires. My L-98 wires came off fairly easy with a twist and a pull.
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Re: What am I doing wrong? (vettenuts)
OK, I have changed literally hundreds of spark plugs. Last night, I tried to remove the wires from the plugs on my 02 vert and I could not remove a single spark plug wire. I didn't want to force them. Is there a trick I don't know about or are they just more difficult to remove then standard spark plug wires. My L-98 wires came off fairly easy with a twist and a pull.
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Re: What am I doing wrong? (wwashing)
OK, thanks for the tips. They are on there pretty good, especially since the car just turned over 1,000 miles. Guess I will have to pull a little harder.
PS: I just ordered the Snap-On double swivel spark plug socket.
[Modified by vettenuts, 2:59 PM 12/8/2001]
PS: I just ordered the Snap-On double swivel spark plug socket.
[Modified by vettenuts, 2:59 PM 12/8/2001]
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Re: What am I doing wrong? (vettenuts)
Just changed mine last week and didn't have any major problems.
Get a good grip, wiggle wire side to side and PULL! They'll come off.
Then I used the Snap On double swivel to get the plugs out. :D :cheers:
Jim
Get a good grip, wiggle wire side to side and PULL! They'll come off.
Then I used the Snap On double swivel to get the plugs out. :D :cheers:
Jim
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Re: What am I doing wrong? (R BONUS)
On the rear D/S side one I used a loop of twine to pull it off. My hands were just too big to get in there. ( You know what they say about big hands don't you?......J/k.... :lol: )
