Spark Plug Boot Cleaning

[Complexd]

Just doing a little maintenance on my 2013 Pro this morning. Pulled the spark plug boots off and man were they dirty. Whats the best way to clean the inside of the boots and the metal contact point at the top without harming anything?

Would using brake clean and a Q-Tip be okay?

 

[mur190]

I would recommend just buying new ones last time they were like $6 each, nip a little of each wire and screw the new ones on and giver.

 

[Flyer]

We use isopropyl alcohol and Q-tips to wash the plug boots on my airplane engines. They're a "bit" higher in cost. Available at the local pharmacy.

 

[papajake]

spray can of electric contact cleaner and it won't damage the rubber boots

 

[freeflorider]

I would recommend just buying new ones last time they were like $6 each, nip a little of each wire and screw the new ones on and giver.

Good post...best way to deal with dirty boots and contact points is just replace with new. Not worth the time and money to get a so so job done.

 

[HotShotHarry]

Electric contact cleaner works good for me too.