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Adventurewagen
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 24, 2003 10:04 am    Post subject: Problem getting spark plugs out Reply with quote

Is their a trick to getting out the spark plugs? Should I apply a non sieze lube to them, or am I just missing something? The books say to just pull, and I did, along with trying to unscrew them but I don't want to strip them. I think I may have some funky covers on them?

Any ideas or experience on this?
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 24, 2003 11:09 am    Post subject: Problem getting spark plugs out Reply with quote

Grab the sparkplug wire ends by the hard plastic part, wiggle and pull harder. Then the plugs come out just like any other.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 24, 2003 11:24 am    Post subject: Problem getting spark plugs out Reply with quote

are we talking about removing the spark plug wires from the plugs, or the plugs from the engine itself? the wires should pull off with a firm tug (and a little wiggle). the spark plugs need to be unscrewed from the engine. to loosen, turn counter-clockwise (righty-tighty, lefty-loosey)
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 24, 2003 11:58 am    Post subject: Problem getting spark plugs out Reply with quote

Getting the spark plug wires off. I think I am just being a wuss. I will pull harder.

Thanks. Just didn't want to break em while I was on the road.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 24, 2003 1:30 pm    Post subject: Problem getting spark plugs out Reply with quote

Anti-seize is for the threads although I think it's best not to use it (Bosch plugs are nickel plated to come out of the aluminum head easily. The anti-seize will just turn to hard crud and you'll have to chase the threads after each plug service).

Dielectric grease is used on the metal contact inside the spark plug wire connector. Just a dab is all that's needed.
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