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How to install spring into boot

Tiny
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I need to know how to put the spring into the coil on plug tube and how far down it must go. I have a 2003 V6. Having trouble with the spring going in. Changing out coil boot with new boot.
Sunday, October 21st, 2018 AT 9:27 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon.

The spring goes into the boot until it comes in contact with the coil. It is a preset length and there is nothing to adjust. It should not have come off the coil.

Can you post a picture of what you see and upload it?

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Sunday, October 21st, 2018 AT 10:45 AM
Tiny
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Having trouble getting spring to go into boot far enough to reach plug. These are new boots and springs. The spring has to be installed into boots. Do not know how to put spring into boot. The spring will only go half way before they stop in boot. I need to know how to put spring in, without stretching the spring. I know that the spring goes in the top of boot but it will only go half way. What have I got to do in order to get the spring in to the boot? Thank you
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Sunday, October 21st, 2018 AT 1:26 PM
Tiny
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Yes, some Vaseline inside the boot to help it slide in easier to the coil.

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Sunday, October 21st, 2018 AT 1:52 PM
Tiny
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Thank you, I will try that. Thank. Just asking, what tool would you use to pull it through and would it hurt the spring if it stretch any to get it to the other end? Again thank you.
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Sunday, October 21st, 2018 AT 2:00 PM
Tiny
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There is no tool to pull it through.

It is just recommended to use some sort of lube to install the spring.

Roy
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Sunday, October 21st, 2018 AT 2:03 PM
Tiny
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Thank you again.
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Sunday, October 21st, 2018 AT 2:08 PM
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You are welcome.

Glad to help.

Roy
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Sunday, October 21st, 2018 AT 2:16 PM
Tiny
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I tried the lube and still did not go in all the way. Any other suggestions? Thanks, Ken
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Sunday, October 21st, 2018 AT 4:00 PM
Tiny
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Did you use Vaseline? It is the only way to get it to go through.

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Sunday, October 21st, 2018 AT 4:04 PM
Tiny
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Yes, and it still will not go through, still half way.
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Sunday, October 21st, 2018 AT 4:53 PM
Tiny
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Can you use something to push it through? Maybe like a pencil?
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Sunday, October 21st, 2018 AT 4:55 PM
Tiny
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If you do, you will collapse the spring and it will not contact the plug.

It sounds like you will be better off replacing the entire coil.

Roy
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Sunday, October 21st, 2018 AT 5:12 PM
Tiny
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Each coil is eighty dollars. Nothing wrong with coils. Will have to figure out. It can be done, because they sell the boot and spring. But thanks for your time.
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Sunday, October 21st, 2018 AT 6:23 PM
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You should look at this site. Rockauto.

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Monday, October 22nd, 2018 AT 2:41 AM
Tiny
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Thanks, looked at site. Found new coil and boots. This will be my last resort. I know that there has got to be a way to get that spring into the boot. I will have to figure out. No not yet ready to throw the towel in yet. Appreciate you very much. Again thank you.
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Monday, October 22nd, 2018 AT 10:53 AM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
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Monday, October 22nd, 2018 AT 10:59 AM
Tiny
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In the future, after paying forty dollars to get it done, guess what? They did it like I was afraid to do. Using lube and a screwdriver. I hope that this will help others with the same problem. It was just that easy. Moral of this story, go with your gut. Again I thank you for your advice. Thank you
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Monday, October 22nd, 2018 AT 3:10 PM
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The lube like I told you was the way to install them.

You are welcome.

Glad to help.

Roy
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Monday, October 22nd, 2018 AT 3:13 PM
Tiny
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Do appreciate your help Roy.

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Monday, October 22nd, 2018 AT 3:16 PM
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No problem. We are glad to help.
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Monday, October 22nd, 2018 AT 3:22 PM

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