I went out to change the plugs on my new 300e today and realized I don't have a safe way to pull the wires. This is my first mercedes gasser (I have a diesel) and my '74 alfa doesn't have the plugs buried in the head. So my question is two part

-- how far down do I need to grip the boots to safely pull them and
-- what's the best < $20 tool for the job ?

I think I have the right spark plug socket for the job.


Geoffrey

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1986 250D 5-speed, 210,000
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1986 300E 112,000