Removing spark plug wires 02 vert
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Burning Brakes
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From: westminster California
Removing spark plug wires 02 vert
I am having trouble removing the original spark plug wires from the original spark plugs. I am twisting it half a turn and pulling but they are stuck on. Any special tips on removing them. Can the heat shields be slid up the wire so the entire boot is exposed.
Team Owner
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
Unfortunately, there are no tricks. I have done heads/cam/clutch and the spark plugs wires were one of the most frustrating jobs I did. I now have the C6 Z06 GM wires that have the 90 degree boot. My stock wires, while whole, are in a box.
Sounds like you are doing everything correct, just add some pull.
Sounds like you are doing everything correct, just add some pull.
Former Vendor
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From: Portland OR
St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12
If you pull one apart ( which does happen)we offer a premium wire for a great price.
Here you go:
http://www.mcssl.com/store/cc-perfor...81a6a08596362b
Here you go:
http://www.mcssl.com/store/cc-perfor...81a6a08596362b
Melting Slicks
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From: Silver Spring MD
Get the RED GMPP WIRES Look Great and are about $55
I got my originals off without destroying them but went with the RED ones from GENE. The original radio shields fit and they look great.
Go for it. Needed a $4.99 swivel socket for good old #7 drivers side next to PS assembly. Got that at AutoZone. Other plugs were just plug socket and various length extentions.
BIGHANK
Go for it. Needed a $4.99 swivel socket for good old #7 drivers side next to PS assembly. Got that at AutoZone. Other plugs were just plug socket and various length extentions.
BIGHANK
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Burning Brakes
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From: westminster California
Yes I am getting new wires from the dealer. Priced them at an auto parts store and dealer matched the price. I will pick up the new wires today. I guess I can totally destroy the old ones after the the new ones are in hand. I was thinking of just cutting the boot off the old plug enough to get the socket on the plug and then remove the plug with part of the boot still attached.
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From: Slidell Louisiana
Get you a a small needle nose Vise Grip. Use it to lock on to the heat shield with one hand and pull the boot/wire with the other. Your still gonna destroy some wires but the will come off. Don't forget to use some dielectric grease for new wire install and ant-seize on the plugs.
