Strike 5,473 Posted August 15, 2023 Got any tricks for removing the coil packs off the spark plugs, or is brute force the only option? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorepatrol 1,870 Posted August 16, 2023 Hit them with your purse 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,641 Posted August 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Strike said: Got any tricks for removing the coil packs off the spark plugs, or is brute force the only option? Rubber boots sticking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,487 Posted August 16, 2023 Mostly depends on the vehicle, honestly. Spray lube and a side to side twist action before pulling up is the general rule. Also, cursing the idiot that replaced the plugs last and didn't put dielectric grease on the coils is also norm. Gimme a call Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,295 Posted August 16, 2023 2 hours ago, SUXBNME said: Spray lube and a side to side twist action before pulling up is the general rule. Agreed. Now what about the spark plugs? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,473 Posted August 16, 2023 1 hour ago, frank said: Agreed. Now what about the spark plugs? Spark plug socket? And hope the last guy didn't excessively overtorque them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,487 Posted August 16, 2023 1 hour ago, frank said: Agreed. Now what about the spark plugs? The biggest pneumatic gun you have helps here. First put it to tighten (that would be left) then after you break the plug in the head, tow it to your local quick lube. Just don't tow it to me, cause I'm too old and fragile to do that kind of work anymore. hth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GutterBoy 2,899 Posted August 17, 2023 Hey sux, I caught a mouse in the minivan. I don't know how it got in, but I saw evidence of nest making one night, so I put a trap in the driver's footwell and sure enough next morning caught a mouse. I pulled the cabin filter and it had been chewed up so I replaced that, checked the engine air filter, looked good. Anything else I should check or be worried about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
League Champion 1,909 Posted August 17, 2023 20 minutes ago, GutterBoy said: , I caught a mouse in the minivan Perfect Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 790 Posted August 17, 2023 Sux I know you are an expert- can you change my oil and tell me 15 things that I need serviced ASAP or my car will die Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
