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Spark plug boot stuck on spark plug?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by arrakis429, Mar 22, 2021.

  1. Mar 22, 2021 at 2:52 PM
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    arrakis429

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    I’m hoping you all might have some ideas. Went to change the spark plugs today and got to the last one... looks like the boot of the spark plug socket from a previous install is stuck around the spark plug, thereby preventing its removal. I included a picture.. thoughts?

    8986894D-35C2-4CFD-9A52-5670DEA97082.jpg
     
  2. Mar 22, 2021 at 2:54 PM
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    My first thought was to use the spark plug tool I suspect it came off of and put some glue on the inside tip and letting it sit for a moment before attempting to pull it out
     
  3. Mar 22, 2021 at 2:55 PM
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    Skydvrr

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    Long reach needle nose. Long exacto blade. Piece of welding wire with a hook bent on the end. Need something with reach. Install new boots w dielectric grease
     
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  4. Mar 22, 2021 at 3:06 PM
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    Holy shit the glue worked. Thanks for the input @Skydvrr , I didn’t have any of that stuff with me so that’s be quite the Uber ride
     
  5. Mar 22, 2021 at 3:06 PM
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    6198C333-E65A-4DEC-82F6-05F092B49EDC.jpg The rubber
     
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  6. Mar 22, 2021 at 3:08 PM
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    If it was from the socket, couldn't u just pull the plug? Or is it hard to get the rubber aligned again?
     
  7. Mar 22, 2021 at 3:13 PM
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    Apparently it came from deep inside the socket and slowly worked it’s way out without me noticing. It is actually wider than the socket opening and circular instead of hex
     
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  8. Mar 22, 2021 at 3:57 PM
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    Welp, glad u got it sorted!
     

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