Plug Wire Removal
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Plug Wire Removal
I'm getting ready to install a set of TR55's and plan on retaining the stock wires for the time being.
I noticed that the wires are on *real* tight. My boot puller can't get a good grip on the plug end boots because of the heat shields.
Is there another way to remove them without yanking on the wires?
Thanks.
Everett
I noticed that the wires are on *real* tight. My boot puller can't get a good grip on the plug end boots because of the heat shields.
Is there another way to remove them without yanking on the wires?
Thanks.
Everett
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From: Wildwood MO
Re: Plug Wire Removal (EBSDallas)
Definitely don't pull on the wires. With your hand, just grab the boot and shield together and wiggle, twist & pull at the same time and it will pop right off.:cheers:
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From: PA
Re: Plug Wire Removal (MTWallet)
Definitely don't pull on the wires. With your hand, just grab the boot and shield together and wiggle, twist & pull at the same time and it will pop right off.:cheers:
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From: Newland US
Re: Plug Wire Removal (EBSDallas)
I'm getting ready to install a set of TR55's and plan on retaining the stock wires for the time being.
I noticed that the wires are on *real* tight. My boot puller can't get a good grip on the plug end boots because of the heat shields.
Is there another way to remove them without yanking on the wires?
Thanks.
Everett
I noticed that the wires are on *real* tight. My boot puller can't get a good grip on the plug end boots because of the heat shields.
Is there another way to remove them without yanking on the wires?
Thanks.
Everett
I posted the following hint/tip a month or so ago:
Notice that the OEM boots have a hex shape molded into them. As I recall it is 13/16 inches. Whatever size it is....an Oxygen Sensor socket fits it. Slip the socket over the boot....allowing the ignition wire to protrude from the slot on the side of the O2 socket. The socket give you a better grip so you can twist the boot, which is what must be done to break it loose. If necessary you can even attach a rachet and short extension to the socket. My O2 socket also had a hex head on it, allowing for the use of an open end wrench on it.
Unfortunately, in my case, I didn't stumble upon this idea until I was finishing up on the last plug. Used the above method on it and it work like a charm.
Good luck.
Mark
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From: Richmond Ca
Re: Plug Wire Removal (EBSDallas)
If I recall correctly you can slide the metal shield back off of the boot. This will allow you to grasp the boot and twist and pull.
Don't forget to apply di-electric silicon gel to the inside of the boots before you put them on your new plugs to keep them from bonding to your new plugs.
Don't forget to apply di-electric silicon gel to the inside of the boots before you put them on your new plugs to keep them from bonding to your new plugs.
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
Re: Plug Wire Removal (rhoeven)
I thought the boots were harder then the plugs to remove, and I removed mine with only 1,000 miles on the car. Definitely twist them first, then they will come off.
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From: Dallas TX
Re: Plug Wire Removal (EBSDallas)
Thanks everyone, I got the plugs installed today. It's been a great weekend because I got my Bassani exhaust system installed yesterday.
I had a perfect score on the old platinum plugs. Eight plugs removed, eight plugs with no pucks! The car has 2,819 miles on it and all of the pucks were missing, what a joke.
The car runs and sounds great at WOT. On to the next mod!!!
Everett
I had a perfect score on the old platinum plugs. Eight plugs removed, eight plugs with no pucks! The car has 2,819 miles on it and all of the pucks were missing, what a joke.
The car runs and sounds great at WOT. On to the next mod!!!
Everett
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From: Monticello MN
Re: Plug Wire Removal (EBSDallas)
I had a perfect score on the old platinum plugs. Eight plugs removed, eight plugs with no pucks! The car has 2,819 miles on it and all of the pucks were missing, what a joke.
Ed
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Re: Plug Wire Removal (C5XTASY)
I had a perfect score on the old platinum plugs. Eight plugs removed, eight plugs with no pucks! The car has 2,819 miles on it and all of the pucks were missing, what a joke.
I believe that not all C5s come with the platimun plugs with pucks. Many have come with a Japanese (?) plug that do not use pucks. I do not remember the name of the Japanese plugs. Perhaps someone else does. That's not saying you didn't actually lose the pucks, but it would be pretty incredible to lose them all in only a few miles, without some pretty serious stuff going on in the engine. :eek:
Ed
I believe that not all C5s come with the platimun plugs with pucks. Many have come with a Japanese (?) plug that do not use pucks. I do not remember the name of the Japanese plugs. Perhaps someone else does. That's not saying you didn't actually lose the pucks, but it would be pretty incredible to lose them all in only a few miles, without some pretty serious stuff going on in the engine. :eek:
Ed
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From: paradise valley az. us
Re: Plug Wire Removal (EBSDallas)
EBS Dallas enjoy that Bassani we sell alot of them and for a great reson we believe it to be the best system on the market.Call us when your ready for some long tube headers and speak with Nate its right up hi alley.Enjoy Dave S.
