Tools & Fabrication - Sparkplug wire pullers

Those plug boots require a pretty good tug to remove and a good push to install. I'm thinking about making my life easier by getting a good remove/install tool. Which one is recommended for F-bodies? Thanks for your reply.

I reccomend you hit the gym. :)

Oh the pains of old age, lol! My fingers lock when I clench my fist. Sometimes my arthritis acts up or bending over in awkward positions gives me a backache. I'll be more than happy to part with a few $s to avoid that.

I'll admit, 20 years ago, I would have laughed at this thread too! But the saying may be true..... the older you get, the wiser you become.

Now, anybody got a tool recommendation?

So what...... nobody ever owned or used one?

I've owned one but I never used it on a LS1 before. I'm not sure if you'll be able to get into those tight spaces.

There are a couple of different styles that I've used before.
This type:
http://www.autopart.com/Tools/pictures/300dpi/CDefault-154.jpg
and this type:
http://content.sears.com/data/product_images/009/47068/00947068000-190.jpg

I'd probably get both styles.. The first type may be easier to use for 5,7,6,8 where the plier style one might be easier for 1,2,3,4.

I've used both styles.. but when I do wires I don't ever reach for those tools unless the wires are siezed to the spark plug.. And even then I end up damaging the wires :guns:

I've got a set of these: http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_detail.cfm?detail=908

Never used them on my Camaro, clearance is just damn tight. I know they are good on C5's though.

Also in the past I've used those pliars, and a pry bar. Clamp the boot with the pliars, and use the pry-bar against the pliars. Works great in tight spots where you can't get leverage, or in a spot where you may cut your hand yanking on a plugwire.

Be sure to use lots of Dielectric grease on the wires before re-installing them. They'll pop right off next time you need to remove them ;)

Good information! Thank you for sharing your knowledge gentlemen.

I bought a pair of pliers similar to the red ones pictured above except the head is adjustable for different angles. I got them at napa I went and looked at them but couldnt find a part #. I also employ the pry bar method to get the back plugs off.

I bought a pair of pliers similar to the red ones pictured above except the head is adjustable for different angles. I got them at napa I went and looked at them but couldnt find a part #. I also employ the pry bar method to get the back plugs off.

HAHA! I'm glad to hear I'm not the only hack that does that.

You should hear the comments I have to put up with at work when I use a prybar to change spark plugs :D