wilsonaudio

I am new to the Porsche world. I own a 2014 911 991 C2. I like to do my own maintenance. I started a spark plug replacement on Saturday. All was going well when I pulled the coil pack off the spark plug and the rubber boot end stayed on the spark plug. I tried to pull it off with long needle nose pliers but it is really stuck on there. I've come across one other thread that talks about this issue. This thread talked about spraying lube inside the boot and using something to separate the boot from the plug. Has anyone else had this issue when replacing plugs? If so, how did you remove it? Any tips?

Sidvicious7

Take a wire hanger, straighten it out and cut a 45 degree end off the tip to form a spear. Take a set a pliers and bend the tip to form an arc that is slightly larger than the inner diameter of the coil rubber tubing. Insert the arc in the head where the spark plug’s tip is located and hook the rubber insulator by pulling out. You may need to widen/narrow the arc for a better fit.

Hooked wire hanger.

CSK 911 C4S

Would a long pair of needle nose pliers work?

991carreradriver

Precisely why my Mx routine is new plugs and coils every 2 years. The heat is unrelenting.

wilsonaudio

Thank you all for the excellent feedback. I tried using a pair of long needle nose pliers. I was able to pull on the boot but couldn't get it off. I didn't want to damage the rubber sleeve so I gave up. I purchased some silicone based lube that I will spray inside of the sleeve and use a coat hanger as suggested to try to break the seal.. This should be easy on the front and middle cylinders but I'm concerned about the access to the rear spark plug due to other equipment in the way. I will try this on the weekend and get back to you on my success.