hey guys/gals, 

 

Sorry for such a simple question, but?

 

Getting plug wires off 97, 2.5  What am I missing here?  

 

Nephew stopped by with his 97 Legacy, 2.5   He is having issues so figure start with compression test.  I do the EA's, so these new, Ej's, moving cautiously forward.

 

 

Removing plug wires,  Holy heck.. what kind are these?  They are not your typical boot, they cover the hole, which is great, but I have tugged, pulled and about to destroy them and they haven't budged.  I figure they weren't greased going on how many years ago so cooked on... I figure they just pull off but since no room, I can't get the force to pull them off.  

 

Is there like a special tool, or turn 90 deg. and then pull or ?  Special, Subie, master Ninja trick?

 

Don't want to break the kids car, so figure get a little input. 

 

Oh, and who would put plugs so close to the frame... honestly now.  

Edited March 29, 201412 yr by Indrid cold

Yes, they can be tough.

 

Slip joint pliers behind the Tee Handle on the boot and the Lever it straight out.

 

There is a special Spark Plug Wire Puller but this works most of the time.

 

For the Mis-fire grab the CEL code first.

 

Use only NGK copper core plugs, the cheap ones and NGK or Subaru Wires.  Anything else and your asking for trouble.

Thanks Imdew

 

I used the Sears, Robo grip pliers, has more of a 90 deg angle on the jaws, got behind the Tee Handle and used leverage to get them loose.  

 

Came out just like you said they would.  

 

Thanks again.

I always give plug wires a twist first, about 45-60 degrees and back, to break the rubber boot loose from the plug. Then they're easier to pull off.