Ritchie

so my spark plug seals are getting old and hard inside my valve cover and i bought some new ones for replacement. i tried to take them out, but it feels like they are stuck onto the metal. any idea or ways to remove them?

Slamaccord

iTrader: (1)

Flat head screwdriver and gently pry on them making sure
not to damage the metal on the valve cover.

Ritchie

you getly pry around the seal?

Slamaccord

iTrader: (1)

Yes sir. You are replacing them aren't you ?

Ritchie

yes, i'm trying to replace them since i got some new ones from this packet i bought a while ago. the thing is that the center rubber peeled off now i can't seem to get the edges off. any idea how to fix it or is there a shop that can help clean it?

schardbody

the edge of them is a metal ring, get a very thin bladed screwdriver and small hammer, tap the screwdriver blade between the edge of the seal and the valve cover. dont be too worried about knicking the valve cover a little, after you get the new ones in squarely use a little RTV silicone and lay a small bead on the edge, that will take care of any imperfections.

Cream

im not sure why you cant pry it but the flathead should work pics would be helpful

schardbody

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well, the piece of metal inside the actual seal is VERY thin, and hard to get anything to grab it to pry it, thats why you have to use the screwdriver to bend it away from the valve cover, then pry it out or grab it with a pair of pliers.

Ritchie

let me see if i can post some pictures.

Ritchie

schardbody

whats the pic for??? do what i told you to and they will come out.

Ritchie

the rubber seal are stuck to the metal. i don't think using some pliers will do.

GreenEHDriver

a pocket sized flat head screwdriver and some time they'll come out.