Is ther a trrick or tool get get the spark plug wire off easier?

2002 FORD RANGER

135,000 MILES

ARTMAN77

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I have a 2.3L 4cyl in my Ranger. The spark plug wires are very difficult to get off. I got the first two off but my hands are too big to get into the small space to get the back two off. Just wondering if anyone had a trick or tool to get them off easier.

Mar 2, 2012 at 12:41 AM

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DRCRANKNWRENCH

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There is a spark plug wire boot puller tool you can get from your local auto parts store. You can damage spark plug wires if you are not carefuel as the boot will pull the end terminal off with it if not done properly and then you will have to re-crimp, which is very dificult and you need a special crimp tool, or replace the pulg wires.

Mar 2, 2012 at 12:44 AM

ARTMAN77

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Thanks

Mar 2, 2012 at 12:54 AM

DRCRANKNWRENCH

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Your welcome. Come back anytime even if you just need advice as we have a great team of techs that are willing to help and have been working here a long time. It is a good bunch we all enjoy helping out people as we have all been there.
Take care
Dr. C

Mar 2, 2012 at 4:09 AM