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Old May 7, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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Spark Plug Wires

When the spark plug wires become stuck to the olug How do you get them off without damaging the wires?
 
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Old May 8, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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The best way is to get under the bottom edge of the boot and pull up. Making a hook out of a stiff wire (like a coat hanger) helps if you can't get your finger down in there.

Worst case scenario, break the plug so you can pull the wire up and out to make it easier to work on.
 
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What engine are you working on? Does it have the COP on it?
 
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What engine are you working on? Does it have the COP on it?
If it has wires (that's what he asked about), then it cannot have COPs.

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Old May 10, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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If you're changing the plugs and you have a frozen boot, sounds like it may be time to change the wires also. Make sure you use dielectric grease on the boot when installing the new wires.
 
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