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Old Oct 10, 2015 | 02:50 PM
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I've done a quick search & didn't see any solutions. I'm trying to remove the plug wires from the cap & they don't budge. This common, & what's the trick?
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Old Oct 10, 2015 | 03:00 PM
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Twist and wriggle the terminal back and forth to break the sticktion, keep tugging. Don't pull on the wire itself.
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Old Oct 10, 2015 | 03:23 PM
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Yes, twist left right a few times to break the seal, grasp the end (not the wires) and pull firmly.
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Old Oct 10, 2015 | 03:25 PM
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And keep repeating "patience" in your mind and don't be afraid to walk away too...pulling the wire off will complicate the simpler task you have under taken...

Patience...
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Old Oct 10, 2015 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by gavonder
I've done a quick search & didn't see any solutions. I'm trying to remove the plug wires from the cap & they don't budge. This common, & what's the trick?
Frustrating yes.

I made a tool to help remove these connections. It is described in posts 9 and 19
in my thread on changing spark plug wires:

https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...l#post12444802

https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...l#post12477819

You could fabricate one from scratch as well if you couldn't find some other
starting point.

-bruce
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Old Oct 10, 2015 | 04:20 PM
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Thanks. Caps & rotors done! Makes a difference. Maybe no CEL now.

What a PITA!!
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Old Oct 10, 2015 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by gavonder
Thanks. Caps & rotors done! Makes a difference. Maybe no CEL now.

What a PITA!!
Wires are even more fun!
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Old Oct 10, 2015 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by bruce7
Frustrating yes.

I made a tool to help remove these connections. It is described in posts 9 and 19
in my thread on changing spark plug wires:

https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...l#post12444802

https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...l#post12477819

You could fabricate one from scratch as well if you couldn't find some other
starting point.

-bruce
I read your thread before I started, Thanks.
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Old Oct 10, 2015 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by nine9six
Wires are even more fun!
You ain't kidding
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Old Oct 10, 2015 | 11:39 PM
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Yeah, they look like work! I went for a spirited drive after - so much fun, these cars are amazing! No CEL.
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