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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 10:59 AM
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Default Spark Plug Wire Replacement
I burned one of the stock wires after the headers were added, but I can't seem the remove the old wire from the spark plug.
Any tricks out there?
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 12:03 PM
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Are you twisting the wire boot 90 degrees? Doing that will help break the seal and make it MUCH easier to pull off.
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 12:18 PM
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i used a pair of pliers on the back of the boot.
there is enough material to grab them and not
even damage them-next time
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 01:23 PM
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:iagree: :thumbs:
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 02:42 PM
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Default Re: Spark Plug Wire Replacement (Atl.Vette)
I use a set of plug boot pullers purchased at Sears.
They work great without damaging the connections.
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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 04:40 PM
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Default Re: Spark Plug Wire Replacement (leaftye)
Just finished installing the new MSD wires..
Thanks for the replies.. :steering:
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