Changing spark plugs (easy)
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Changing spark plugs (easy)
I feel like a complete idiot, but I need to change my plugs, and I can't figure out how to get the wires off to access the plugs. I pulled and pulled, and only succeeded in pulling the boot off. How do I get the wires off to get to the plugs???
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it does pop right out but a little twist helps it out sometimes, just yank on the spark plug boot not the wire or else u can damage the wire if u yank really hard, its like a vacume cleaner plug u can just yank it out but its not suggested
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It sounds like the wire is corroded to the plug. This is not good, however easy to fix.
Step 1) Grab the plug wires with vise-grip pliers and rip them off.
Step 2) Unscrew and remove sparkplugs.
Step 3) Replace the plugs and wires with new, quality parts.
YMMV, be gentle as nessicary.
Done.:thumbup:
Step 1) Grab the plug wires with vise-grip pliers and rip them off.
Step 2) Unscrew and remove sparkplugs.
Step 3) Replace the plugs and wires with new, quality parts.
YMMV, be gentle as nessicary.
Done.:thumbup:
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Definately dont put anti-seize on you plugs. ANti-seize is not made to handle temperatures that high it will melt and get so damn hard you'll have a harder time geting them off then your having right now.