Ignition coil removal

[Grubloon]

I'm trying to renew the spark plugs but I'm having trouble removing the coils, they are very tight and don't even want to rock back and forth too loosen, I've looked to see if anything in the search engine, but nothing found, my manual just says remove coils, no hints if they are tight to remove, so now getting a bit cheesed off, so any ideas on how too loosen them would be most appreciated, cheers.

 

[STJIM]

Mine were tight too when I did my valve adjust and plug replacement.

Just take it easy - try to rotate them back & forth a bit and then pry upward by using a skinny wood stick .

When I re-installed I applied some dielectric grease to the rubber boot that slips over the end of the spark plug.

Good luck - just take it easy.

[Grubloon]

Problem solved, used a tyre lever to gently lift the coil while pulling at the same time, used a thin wipe of rubber grease around the top part of the coil when I replaced them.

The next bit of fun was removing the plugs, plug socket didn't like being pulled out, had to twist it to remove it, all done now.

Thanks STJIM for your advice, I did take it very carefully.

[STJIM]

Good to hear !!