ok i can see that.
~Josh
00 CC V6
>
>They "claim" to be a heat shield...probably for the factory (inferior)
>wires. Most aftermarket wires come with excellent heat resistant boots so
>that's not a problem. (Plus, it's easier to change the plugs with headers
>if you remove them...and...you don't drop dirt and dust into the combustion
>chamber.)
>
>- Bernd
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Lenny
>Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2000 7:02 PM
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: Re: DML: Re: Spark plug wire sleeves-easier?
>
>
>Bernd~
>do the shields actually serve a real purpose besides being a pain in the
>rear?
>~Josh
>00 CC V6
> >
> >Once you remove them, why put them back in?
> >
> >- Bernd
> >
> > > I've made it easier to remove the plug heat shieds.
> > > First use a plyiers to make the gap in them smaller -
> > > the key is to keep them round. Then add a little
> > > antiseize compound on the outside. This will make
> > > them easier to remove in the future.
> > >
> > > --- Jon Smith <jon@fast4x4.net> wrote:
> > > > yessir, remove the wire (and not the plug) grab
> > > > ahold with a pair of
> > > > channel-locks and give a good twist-n-pull
> > > > _______________________
> > > > Jon Smith--Raleigh, NC
> > > > jon@fast4x4.net
> > > > www.fast4x4.net
> > > >
> > > > > Thanks for the advice guys. What would be the
> > > > best way to remove those
> > > > > round plug wire heat shields for the exhaust
> > > > manifold? Remove plugs wires
> > > > > and pull them out (if possible) with pliers or ???
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks
> > > > > Jay
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
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