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Stuck Spark Plug Wires
Hello everyone, I have just joined this forum so prepare to answer many questions of mine
 Todays question is, how do I remove my stuck spark plug wires. There is a movement when I try to remove my wires however, they don't come out. I have never applied to much force as I am scared to brake them. The reason why I am trying to remove them is because I want to replace my spark plugs + spark plug wires. Although my car starts up perfectly at 1st time, it doesn't starts easily after it has been driven (not easy at all  ) . I have been thinking that its something spark related. I addition, my rpm drops about 300RPMS after i manage to start it up after driving it.The performance of the car is perfectly fine, drives perfectly but starts really hard after it is driven. Fuel consumption is also fine. I own 911 sc targa 1980. sincerely, Egor |
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07-21-2021, 06:06 AM
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Welcome to the forum. Just don't go pulling on the wires as you may pull them off the caps. Also, I never pull plug wires when they're hot as that seems to allow the wires to pull away from the caps. Rotate them a bit on the plug in case there's some corrosion involved. They do sell a special spark plug wire remover that looks like a pair of pliers modified to grab on to the cap. May have to try one of those to get a better grip.
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07-21-2021, 10:56 AM
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Thank you very much. I will have a look at the spark plug wire removal tool! I never knew it was a thing as I am not experienced mechanic at all. I am trying my best to learn about everything
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07-21-2021, 11:55 AM
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Your problem is not with spark it is fuel. You probably have a fuel accumulator or fuel pump chech valve going bad. Your idle issue sounds like just an adjustment. Have you had your car long or is it new to you? Do you work on your own cars typically?
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07-21-2021, 11:55 AM
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If the engine runs smoothly at idle, it's probably not the spark plugs despite stubborn wire connectors.
Find out why the idle speed drops and hard starts after warmup. It sounds like another issue. Sherwood |
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07-22-2021, 10:08 AM
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for the shy mechanic, invest in one of these:
https://www.google.com/search?q=spark+plug+wire+pliers&rlz=1CAGFHA_enUS817&oq=spark+plug+wire+pliers&aqs=chrome.0.0l7j69i60.7951j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 otherwise, since you're replacing wires and plugs - just pull it off, or use regular pliers
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07-23-2021, 11:14 AM
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Fuel Accumulator actually sounds more logical as it shows all of the symptoms... Wish it was abit cheaper fix though
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