06/23/2026
📣📣📣 Tech Tip Of The Day 🔥🔥🔥
✅ Spark Plug Boots & Wires ✅
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We have replaced more of these recently than what we normally do in a year due to improper technique of removing/installing. These CanAm spark plug boot/wires on the G2 platform isn’t a cheap part to replace if you mess them up. Over time, these could need to be replaced due to dry rot, cracks, splits, holes etc. If your boot or wire gets a deformity in it, it can cause the spark to jump and ground on a nearby object (head bolt, frame etc) and cause the machine to experience idling issues, performance issues, even starting issues. Also if going in water, it can cause the machine to run on 1 cylinder and can result in sudden machine power being killed. So be sure to keep an eye on these as they are rubber and over time, can be a maintenance item (just don’t check them with machine running because if there is a hole/rip, it will shock you). Now where most people mess up with these, is removing them to change spark plugs or if they’re trying to flush a machine out after a sink mishap. The spark plug boot is essentially “threaded” on and the wire has a copper crimp that allows the spark to consistently make contact with the spark plug. If you rip the wire out the boot, you can comprise the crimp and wire, resulting in possible part replacement. Also when removing/inserting the boot on the spark plug, simply keep the boot straight, and turn it left to right while pushing down. It will pop on the spark plug, don’t force it or get it off center because it can result in you splitting the boot or possibly damaging the spark plug. Never use a screw driver, channel locks, pry bar, or sledge hammer to remove your spark plug boot. If the boot is not damaged, then no need to mess it up! It’s also a good idea to apply a dab of dielectric grease around the boot ends to ensure it seals up and keeps debris out! Thank you for reading and remember, you can find for videos on CanAm Tech Tips on our TikTok page. Link will be in the comments for this particular discussion!