replacing spark plug tubes

1998 HOLDEN RODEO
280 MILES
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ANDYWADO
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1998 3.2lt petrol V6. how do i remove the spark plug tubes. I was having corrosion probs letting water into the bottom of one of the spark plug tubes. in the process of trying to get the old tube out i have buggered it up and it now needs replacing. how do i get it out?
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Andy
May 2, 2012 at 2:43 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Try a sparkplug boot removal tool it slides by tube has a hook like end pull and tube comes off Hopefully
May 2, 2012 at 3:06 PM
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ANDYWADO
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not the plug lead tube. the metal tube the plug goes into.
May 2, 2012 at 3:34 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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So heat shield that attaches to exhaust manifold
May 2, 2012 at 3:42 PM
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