Blindsight

I've been trying to change my spark plugs all morning, and I can't for the life of me get my damn spark plug wires off. I can access them, but the wires just wont seem to let go. I bought a set of wire pullers, tried using them, and got a good grip on the plug. I pulled 'firmly' as suggested, to no avail. Then I pulled with everything I had, as hard as I could, and got no results, period. At this time, the engine was warm from about a 10 minute drive.

So, what should I do?

Mike Sigmond

Have you tried twisting the boot? If your gonna change the plugs maybe there is a way to break them off by snapping the porcelin then take them out, sounds like you need new wires too. Dont go banging a hammer on your plugs, I have done this with a socket extention and a light tap with a rubber mallot. If this works , blow the head off with air to prevent fragments from getting in the hole before you pull them.

I have just done this before, dont do it if your not sure about it.

Mud_Truckin

If you are going to change your wires, which sounds like they might need it, just take a utility knife and slice a small in to the belt and take a pair of strong needle nose pliers and give them a twist, they should pull right of, you may need to spray a little lubricant into the cut for some help.

Blindsight

I wasn't planning on changing the wires, but I may indeed have to. My uncle is a mechanic, so I'm going to go see him and have things worked out tomorrow. He won't let me pay him, but I always manage to slip him the cash for the work he does.

Mike Sigmond

There you go, I didnt feel good posting the hammer thing, its just a thing I have done, the utility knife would be more ideal.

old dog

if the boot's are stuck get a hold of the boot and twist it to break the bond ,some factory wire's have a very a very aggressive terminal connector after twisting use the boot puller .the one i use slips over the end of the wire and has a ring tab to pull with the end that goes on the end of the wire is shaped like a u that pulls from the very end .get some silicone dielectric grease to put in the end of the plug boot to keep them from sticking .

therewolf

Bad news: Yeah, they DO stick!

Good news: Got a friend the size of a NFL reject? Know anybody who was born without a neck? They should be able to get you unstuck. It just takes Neanderthal strength and determination.(Which is how I got mine off. BTW, replaced them!)

shawnvw

Mike, don't feel so bad telling him to break the porcelin. I have done that many times. Especially on the 4.3l in the blazers

suzuki-guy

Worse comes to worse you can also cut the plug boot, get the plug out, and just replace the wires!

Mike Sigmond

Thanks! I have just cut my hands too many times pulling on things with so much force that it breaks free and wack my hand on something, I needed 14 stitches once.