Spark Plug Tube Seals

phazeneon · Post by **phazeneon** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 5:56 pm

I have a 2000 Neon, recently checked my plugs, and found it full of oil. how to i replace my sprk plg tube seals?

Post by **racer12306** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 6:06 pm

remove plug wires
remove coil
remove pcv hose
remove valve cover
pull out old seals
put in new
put back together

phazeneon · Post by **phazeneon** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:46 pm

yeah, but how do i pry them off the valve cover. i knoe what it looks like, but it looks like its molded onto the valve cover.

BTW: i have the plastic valve cover

your help is greatly appreciated.
THANX

Post by **racer12306** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:52 pm

Grab onto them with a pair of pliers and yank. The seals aren't molded into the cover. They are a serviceable item.

Donkeypuncher · Post by **Donkeypuncher** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:16 pm

They can be pretty snug on there sometimes, but they do come off with a little persuasion. Make sure your plug tubes are seated as well, they like to work their way up sometimes.

GreeNeons03 · Post by **GreeNeons03** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:51 pm

phazeneon wrote:yeah, but how do i pry them off the valve cover. i knoe what it looks like, but it looks like its molded onto the valve cover.

BTW: i have the plastic valve cover

your help is greatly appreciated.
THANX

Be vary careful if you use a screwdriver and hammer to tap it loose. I wasn't and put a hole in my valve cover

phazeneon · Post by **phazeneon** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 5:18 pm

much appreciated. thnx guys