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2003 spark plug, middle back = PITA
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 1:59 pm
by ssmike1
wow wee
that middle rear spark plug wire is a PITA to get off. any suggestions?
thx
mike
Re: 2003 spark plug, middle back = PITA
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 7:26 pm
by redzmonte
remove engine cover and straight over the top of the engine standing on the passanger side (lay on the motor a little).. long handle ratchet and a good shove to get it lose.. once its loose its easy. I used a plug socket short extension and a long ratchet to brake it lose.. then a short retchet with a swivel handle to get it out fast. Long handle=leaverage..
when you put the new ones in make sure to use a good ammount of Anti-sieze on the threads and some plug boot grease on the heads for the wires.
Re: 2003 spark plug, middle back = PITA
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 7:46 pm
by SSEiMan01
Also I'm of the group that removes the spring boots and throws them away right away. They make wires way harder to get off in my opinion.
Re: 2003 spark plug, middle back = PITA
Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2013 1:18 pm
by ssmike1
THANK YOU for the great ideas!
Awesome!
Re: 2003 spark plug, middle back = PITA
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 12:12 pm
by ssmike1
this is such a HARD plug wire to get too!
Yikes....
Re: 2003 spark plug, middle back = PITA
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 4:56 pm
by 96 SSEi
CLAMP SMALL VICE grips on the boot above heat shield.
then get pry-bar and pop the boot off the plug - works great!!
Re: 2003 spark plug, middle back = PITA
Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 11:17 am
by Abbby
First thing I like to do is to remove the bracket in the back used for pulling the engine and holding the cover. That is a little pain to get off but makes things easier down the road. Just leave it off. Unlikely you will need it. Yes it does help hold plastic engine cover in place but cover sits there just fine without it.