stuck spark plug boot (1 Viewer)

[rightlane]

swapping wires on my 96 and the end of the boot peeled off on #6. having a heck of a time retrieving it from the hole. any tricks? thanks, Chris

 

[OGBeno]

Hemostat's with a slight bend in them works like a charm.

I did that once and vowed never again. Got a set from the Matco truck at work.

 

[Frankencruiser]

There are special pliers for that very task. Expensive, but they work like a charm.

 

[medtro]

I used 1 of these, it worked for me.

3 Piece Long Reach Hose Grip Pliers

 

[1ststatecruiser]

I put a pinch of glue and let it dry and pulled it out.

 

[rightlane]

update: i had to run a hole saw to grab the boot and rip it free. i wonder how long ago it broke off, and was just ignored by the po's service guy. thanks for your help.

 

[ybhc]

Keyhole saw got mine out after I gave up with the pliers and dental tools.

 

[goshenite]

Another method that worked for me was using a heavy piece of TIG wire (coat hanger should work as well). Measure 3/4" on one end and make a 90 degree bend. I sharpened the tip before Making the bend. Think large dental pick. Place the wire in the tube and once you feel it hit the boot rotate/twist the wire so that the point digs into the boot and pull out slowly.

I had two particularly stubborn boots and this worked for me on the second try. I had previously tried for over an hour using the plier and glue methods.


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[Kernal]

Good tip.