1122union Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Help please. I am trying to get the spark plugs out of my 98 2.5 outback. I finally got the plug wires off (after breaking one of the ends) and then tried to insert the spark plug socket. No success. When I looked with a mirror, I found a rubber sleeve still stuck on the spark plugs. Any ideas on how to get the sleeves off the plugs? Because of the close working area, I cannot just stick in a pair of needle nose and pull them out. Any help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted August 5, 2011 I Donated Share Posted August 5, 2011 You can buy needle nose plyers with a 90 degree angle on them. You can also disconnect the engine mounts and lift the engine some to give you a bit more room to work. What cylinder is it stuck on? -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osei Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 If your spark plug socket has the rubber grommet inside it, remove it. Then it should fit over the plugs that are there. O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97400obw Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I always try to spin the spark plug boot to break it free before I try and remove it. You might try a pick, you may have to go around the spark plug a few times to break it free. Straight pick inside the boot next to the plug maybe and a hook one to pull it off. http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-pick-and-hook-set-66836.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97400obw Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 You might try a pick, it's worked for me in the past. http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-pick-and-hook-set-66836.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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