Broken spark plug wire, it's stuck!!!! Options

[John93GT]

So I was doing a tune up on my 94 GT, and as I was changing out the wires on cylinder 2 the wire fell apart. The little rubber boot thing is still down the well around the spark plug. What is the best way to get it out? I don't have any needle-nose plyers that can reach, nor does Lowes or HD have any. I also tried to use a wire hanger to jimmy it out, but nothing. I am out of ideas.

Also, any suggestions on how to prevent this from happening again?


Thanks

[John93GT]

These wires are actually being replaced ahead of schedule, so them being old and cracked isn't the problem.


I found the long needle nose pliers at the auto parts store, and it helped get the electrode off the end of the spark plug, but I am not having any luck with the rubber piece. I don't know why, but it is not coming out at all. I tried the wire hangar again, tried heating it to pierce the rubber, tried flat head screwdrivers, I've even tried using fondue forks to get that piece out.

The best I can do is pry the piece away from the wall, but the bottom seems to be stuck. Does anyone know where I can find any 10 inch tweezers, or forceps? I have one pair, but they aren't long enough to get down there.


Thank all you guys for your help so far.