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Mattmcc00
Posted on Wednesday, September 08, 2010 - 03:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The lug side is easy enough but what abou the other end? It seems pretty hard to get to.
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Fung
Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 08:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

spark plug boot puller is key, to put that boot on. a 3' extension with a flex socket. a small hose section to start the plug in the hole, and you should be good.
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Trevd
Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 09:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

+ 1 on the plug boot puller...

Don't do what I did and assume that a little tug on the wire will be alright to get the boot off... first thing you'll know is that the wire will come off, with the boot still on the plug.
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Cyclonedon
Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 10:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

How difficult is it to change the spark plug wires?

it's a pain in the ass! But if you follow Fung's instructions, it can be done.
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Discochris
Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 10:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Not as hard as I thought it would be. Actually, I found the rear spark plug easier to do than the front. Just take it slowly, and you'll be fine.

Someone here posted that the more rigid hose, used for water lines on refrigerators works better than fuel line to start the rear plug. I would agree with this. YMMV.
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Mnrider
Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 01:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

A little dielectric grease on the new wire boots and make sure the're fully in the coil and on the plug.
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Mattmcc00
Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 02:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

thx all,

I did the job last night. Went rather well.

My rear plug wire had rust in it.
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Atc_no_more
Posted on Wednesday, January 01, 2014 - 02:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"spark plug boot puller is key, to put that boot on. a 3' extension with a flex socket. a small hose section to start the plug in the hole, and you should be good}"

Could someone please elaborate on this? I did the rear plug replacement before, but not with complete confidence. Tried to use a short 5"ish boot puller, but it would not reach. Pulled the boot with a long needle nose plier which I knew was a dicey move. Then, when replacing boot, it did not feel snug.
I'd like to get a puller that works or get a certain type of puller and modify as described above. Anyone have any suggestions?
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