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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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spark plug boot

I think I bought a Ford just to spend my weekends under the hood. This weekend I decided to change the spark plugs. While pulling the boot off the last plug, It tore.Can I replace the one boot,Or should all of them be replaced? I really don't want to replace all the wires.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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fix or repair daily.

time to get a new set of motorcraft wires.

use anti seize on plugs and ignition dielectric goop on the boots.

i suggest motorcraft copper plugs.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 01:57 AM
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Yes you can replace just one boot they just push on from the end use dielectric greese to aid in pushing it on, a "good" parts store should be able to sell you just one boot and some dielectric greese.

If it tore though it is probably time to replace the wires. Motorcraft wires suck I HIGHLY reccamend the Taylor thundervolt 50's most wires are 300-500 ohms per foot these are 50 it can make a huge differance.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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using the grease will help a little-they always tear apart on me? when I do a tune up I just buy wires too!they seem to weld there selfs on after a while
 
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