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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 12:46 AM
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Removing c55 spark plugs

Does anyone know if I need a special type of boot puller to take out the spark plugs? Or if they screw out? I'm slightly misfiring (no CEL), and I want to see if my plugs are still in good condition or if they need to be changed. Thanks!
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 02:06 AM
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 02:16 AM
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Just replied. Thanks for the advise, I appreciate it.
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 07:23 AM
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Could you send that pm my way?

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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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Riddler, can you please post up the PM for all of us?
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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I would suspect dirty fuel injectors over spark plugs, but I'm usually wrong.
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Okay,

I basically said you need a 17mm wrench, and use the open end to pry out the wire/boots off each plug as some might be difficult to take off. The drivers side plugs in the rear are a nightmare

Also will need a swivel attachment 3/8, in order to get to the plugs in the rear as space is very very tight. If you have big hands forget about it

I replaced my valve cover gaskets at the same time, and the passenger side was easy, but the drivers side requires disconnecting the fuel line to the rail.
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 03:53 PM
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Also slight misfire can be old wires. If you have or know someone with STAR computer, they can see where it is slightly off, so you can pinpoint which wires/plugs may be suspect
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