Vehicle is a '91 300-SEL. I have an MB spark plug connector remover(boot pliers). Cyl 2 boot is stuck on plug. All others come off fairly easily. I've changed plugs on this car before without incident. Is there a technique using the MB tool that can be used to get this stuck spark plug boot off? Thanks for you time.

Mike Murrell
Boerne, Texas

My only advice is to have a spare plug wire handy so that you can drive the car after you break it.

I have a used set of wires for my 300E left over from when I replaced them. If you send me your address and a buck, I will mail one of them to you.

How's that for a helpful answer?

Chuck

Chuch - kind offers like this don't come everyday. I'll get a letter off asap. Thanks again!

Mike Murrell

If it doesn't work out, let me know 'cuz I have a spare set you're welcome to pro bono.

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Best regards, Michael
'92 500E
'88 300TE

I have a technique that works every time with the factory removal pliers.

I turn the end until the metal is placed so that I can get the pliers on the metal, not on the rubber. Then I wiggle, if it does not come off, I get a big screw driver and place it between the pliers and the top of the cylinder head for leverage. Be gentle and work it and it will come off. Once off, I install some lube on the top of the plug.

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Michael in New England - Thanks for the kind
offer. Chuck(spelled it right this time) has offered a spare wire "just in case"

Benzmac - thanks for the pro tip. I'll give it a whirl.

Mike Murrell
Boerne, Texas