spark plug wires, help Options

[SiN_CeLi]

I recently changed my spark plugs on my 5sfe and as I pulled the spark plug wire out the little boot on the bottom of the plug wire stayed attached to the spark plug but the rest of the spark plug wire came out. I was wondering if anyone one has had the same problem with the little rubber boot getting stuck. if so howdid u guys manage to get it out short of taking off the head.I tried needle nose pliers and some lube to try and get it unstuck but have been unsuccesfull.Any ideas appreciated.

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

I'd just remove the plug if I were you. Take the hole thing out of there. You could cut the rubber as much as you can with snips and a knife so you can get to the plug. I'd replace the wires and plugs while your at it because that kind of wear means old plugs and wires. Besides, it's just kind of a good idea every now and then.

[presure2]

I recently changed my spark plugs on my 5sfe and as I pulled the spark plug wire out the little boot on the bottom of the plug wire stayed attached to the spark plug but the rest of the spark plug wire came out. I was wondering if anyone one has had the same problem with the little rubber boot getting stuck. if so howdid u guys manage to get it out short of taking off the head.I tried needle nose pliers and some lube to try and get it unstuck but have been unsuccesfull.Any ideas appreciated.

ahhh i been there...lemme ask you...ngk wires?
i ended up having to use a SUPER sized set of neddle nose pliers..i mean BIG ones..lol the nose was like 8-9" long..

[SiN_CeLi]

I'd just remove the plug if I were you. Take the hole thing out of there. You could cut the rubber as much as you can with snips and a knife so you can get to the plug. I'd replace the wires and plugs while your at it because that kind of wear means old plugs and wires. Besides, it's just kind of a good idea every now and then.

I have tried to take out the spark plug but the rubber boot that is on it is keepin me from getting to the spark plug. Whenever I put a socket down there the rubber boot jus forces it away from the plug. And yes they are ngk wires, but they are only 6 months old. Tried the super giant needle nose but still not working.thanks for the info guys.

This post has been edited by SiN_CeLi: Dec 8, 2005 - 11:56 AM

[bufferdan]

HEHE!! Been there done that! Stupid crap aftermarket plug wires. Buy OEM next time. What worked awesome for me...dont be afraid to try it...you wont hurt nothing

1: Pull the rubber sleave out of the spark plug socket
2: Get a torch
3: Heat the spark plug socket up VERY HOT!
4: Push the HOT socket down the tube and press and twist it hard onto the stuck rubber end...you will have to reheat the socket a few times till you melt through the rubber enough to get the socket over the spark plug.

Took me maybe 5 minutes to do and it worked perfect! Dont worry too much about alittle rubber getting down in the chamber if it does...it wont hurt anything.

[celicarus]

been there too - long need nose pliers - would be the best way - i used just regular wires from autozone -