...that goes around the spark plug and the spark module 'boot'?

Looking at the engine - the far right spark plug....
I removed the coil pack/integrated spark boot and the rubber gasket stayed in the engine firmly stuck to the spark plug...

I shelled out an extractor and tried to unscrew the plug thinking the gasket would come with it... Nope. The gasket prevents you from getting a bite with the socket...

I ended up just putting the boot/pack back on - problem running.

So.
How do i get the rubber donut gasket back out? Which ?

Thanks!

 

First I have a few questions:
Is that the only plug that you tried to pull, or did you change the other 3? Do the other 3 plugs have this rubber piece? Does it look like it is part of the boot? Did you buy this car used? I recently changed the plugs on my P5, and did not see anything like that. It almost sounds like someone left the rubber insert from their spark plug socket on the #4 spark plug the last time they changed the plugs. Try removing the rubber insert from your socket and see if it will fit on the plug. Other than that, I have no idea what it is.

 

The first three went well and on the other coil pack-over-the-plug had the same rubber gasket to seal the plug to the boot ( to keep moisture out i am sure...). The socket still has the rubber donut to hold the plug upon removal (but it doesn't work well....)_.

 

Da P-Funk,
So, what ever happened with this?

 

Bah! It is still there holding the old plug in! I tried again with a new extracton tool (mechanical fingers - needle nose pliers won't fit....).

I tried wedging/pulling it up with a screwdriver - no joy.

Maybe those loooong needlenose pliers would work....

 

You could also try a hemostatic clamp (hemostats). $2.00 from NorthernTool.com if you don't have one. Might grip better than needle nosed pliers.

 

^yeah... Good idea. I did get the extended reach pliers - i wil try them as well.