Spark plug boot removal
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Carlsbad Ca
Just get in there and yank them off. Chances are, they're likely fused to the top of the spark plugs and will seperate into pieces once you pry/pull/cajole thos damn things off.
Simply go to Summit or GMParts and order up a new set. Be sure to get di-electric grease for the caps, too.
New plugs and wires and you'll be set. You'll have to reuse your tubular aluminum heat shields (close to the exhaust.)
Don't know how many miles you have on these plugs, but if they are the originals, then new plugs & wires is money well spent.
I use a pair of pliers that are curved at the end that follow the plug diameter contour. Let me know if you want a pic.
Just wait until you see the condition of the 19 year old plugs...if you have a lot of miles on them.
Simply go to Summit or GMParts and order up a new set. Be sure to get di-electric grease for the caps, too.
New plugs and wires and you'll be set. You'll have to reuse your tubular aluminum heat shields (close to the exhaust.)
Don't know how many miles you have on these plugs, but if they are the originals, then new plugs & wires is money well spent.
I use a pair of pliers that are curved at the end that follow the plug diameter contour. Let me know if you want a pic.
Just wait until you see the condition of the 19 year old plugs...if you have a lot of miles on them.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2020
Posts: 415
Likes: 247
From: Seattle, WA
I just replaced plugs & wires and simply gave the old ones a twist and pull. It took a good pull but they all came off without any issues. I removed the metal heat shields and installed them onto the new wires. Good luck.
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Finally got the wires off the plugs and replaced plugs and wires. There are only 2 things I dislike less than changing these wires and plugs and that is chewing on a piece of aluminum foil and shaving my head with a cheese grater!
Again, thanks to everyone who helped with this issue.
Again, thanks to everyone who helped with this issue.