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Old 01-09-2008, 07:25 PM
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i tried searching but only found something about soapy water which didnt help me

ive made a universal set of wires and cant get the boot for the coil end over the wires it gets stuck and i cant get it to budge who knows a trick
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Try using some dielectric grease and twisting the boot between your fingers
as you push in the wire.
Sounds kinda kinky but it works for me!
You should be able to get this at the local parts store.
Even the so-so stores usually have it in one time use packs by the counter.
They may refer to it as "spark plug boot grease".
Good luck!
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Originally Posted by camarols1
Try using some dielectric grease and twisting the boot between your fingers
as you push in the wire.
Sounds kinda kinky but it works for me!
You should be able to get this at the local parts store.
Even the so-so stores usually have it in one time use packs by the counter.
They may refer to it as "spark plug boot grease".
Good luck!
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i'm still having a bit of trouble..the grease helped some..does anyone have any other ideas??
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i'm still having a bit of trouble..the grease helped some..does anyone have any other ideas??
more grease..keep trying..maybe stop for an hour or 2..then try again..it will come.
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thanks for the help! im getting it now!
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thanks for the help! im getting it now!
Just relax...stop...try again a few minutes after doing something else.
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I made a set for a friend a couple years ago. I stuck needle nose pliers through, opened them, grabbed the wire with the pliers, then pulled it through. Vasoline helped.
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i got them done thanks guys




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