New to the forums have a few questions.
02-27-2005, 04:48 PM
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
New to the forums have a few questions.
Just want to say that is an honor to be in the presence of such mechanical geniouses.
But I have a few questions. I currently replaced my spark plugs in the front and the rear ones will simply not come off, I have used the force of god to try and get them off. The plug wires will not budge, they have some kind of metal sleeving around them and even when i push them down it will not budge. Want to know if anyone in here has any suggestions or tips for getting them off, I have a 93 bonnie se.
But I have a few questions. I currently replaced my spark plugs in the front and the rear ones will simply not come off, I have used the force of god to try and get them off. The plug wires will not budge, they have some kind of metal sleeving around them and even when i push them down it will not budge. Want to know if anyone in here has any suggestions or tips for getting them off, I have a 93 bonnie se.
02-27-2005, 04:59 PM
#2
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: The South
Posts: 3,281
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i have heard that once you get the sleeve off for the first time, it will be easier the rest of the time. I havent changed my plugs yet, but have you tried putting a wrench on the sleve yet?
BTW-Welcome!
BTW-Welcome!
02-27-2005, 05:43 PM
#5
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Chicago,IL MWBF '04 SURVIVOR MWBF '05 SURVIVOR Napa Manager
Posts: 3,955
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by vital49
Twist the boot as you pull. The twisting will "break" the rubber loose from the porcelin plug.
02-27-2005, 07:04 PM
#7
Senior Member
Posts like a Corvette
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: New Jersey - Most of Our Elected Officials Have Not Been Indicted
Posts: 1,483
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Just a little warning here. When you are trying to remove the rear plugs, make sure your wearing some protective gloves. I, along with countless members here have managed to cut or bruise our hands while trying to remove the plugs bare handed. Also, apply some di-electric grease into the spark plug boots before you snap the boots onto the new plugs. And Finaaly, I hope you did not use Bosch Plugs as your replacments. We have heard of many problems with our cars and this paticular brand.
02-27-2005, 08:17 PM
#8
Senior Member
Posts like a Northstar
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 570
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by vital49
Twist the boot as you pull. The twisting will "break" the rubber loose from the porcelin plug.
Originally Posted by Ol' Timer
Just a little warning here. When you are trying to remove the rear plugs, make sure your wearing some protective gloves. I, along with countless members here have managed to cut or bruise our hands while trying to remove the plugs bare handed. Also, apply some di-electric grease into the spark plug boots before you snap the boots onto the new plugs. And Finaaly, I hope you did not use Bosch Plugs as your replacments. We have heard of many problems with our cars and this paticular brand.
