Hi gents,
I did include this in my engine removal post but a bit off topic.
I’m having difficulty removing my Champion spark plug caps which haven’t been removed since I first fitted them a few years ago. Surprisingly I’ve not needed plugs in that time but minimal mileage. No matter how hard I pull the caps up they won’t release. They do twist easily so not corroded. Reluctant to use pliers/grips of any sort as I’m sure they’ll get damaged. Any experiences/suggestions here?
Cheers,
Pete
Champion plug caps removal
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#1 Champion plug caps removal
Pete
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61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
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63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
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#2 Re: Champion plug caps removal
Same problem some years back. I sprayed WD40 and left them, to no effect, and in the end got out the mole grips and yanked. I broke two.
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#3 Re: Champion plug caps removal
Pulling from top usually jams them and causes damage. Try to lever from bottom edge but be careful not use too much force and keep caps from rocking to one side.
Derek
64 ser 1 fhc, 71 ser 3 2+2. Ser 3 now sold, looking for a new toy to keep Ser 1 company
64 ser 1 fhc, 71 ser 3 2+2. Ser 3 now sold, looking for a new toy to keep Ser 1 company
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#4 Re: Champion plug caps removal
These might do the job if they’re not too wide to fit between bottom of cap and cylinder head. Could be ground down I suppose.
Pete
61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
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#5 Re: Champion plug caps removal
Peter
Use a couple of tea spoons under each side of the cap, place the cups of the spoons so the tips are under the cap and with gentle pressure press down on the handles. This will enable you to exert equal pressure each side and hopefully not break anything. The bakelite material they are made from is brittle and pliers, mole grips etc exert too much pressure, so the caps fracture.
Tony
Use a couple of tea spoons under each side of the cap, place the cups of the spoons so the tips are under the cap and with gentle pressure press down on the handles. This will enable you to exert equal pressure each side and hopefully not break anything. The bakelite material they are made from is brittle and pliers, mole grips etc exert too much pressure, so the caps fracture.
Tony
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