a bunch of questions....one post

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A few technical questions mixed with some non-tech.
Here I go.

1) I just bought some new Accel 8mm sparkplug wires and NGK plugs and when I took the old plug wires out and when i stuck the socket in there is a gasket of some type about a half inch above the plugs and the wrench won't go past it.  My dad was convinced it was the valve cover gasket so I take off the valve cover and it wasn't that gasket its still far down there. I can't even get the new wires past it. Anyone know what it could be and if I can get it out?

2) I know i need new brake pads up front but the back still work well with no noise. But the other day I decided to test my E-Brake and instead of it stopping me fast it took like 60 feet to slow me down and I was doing like 20. In the t-bird i used to drive when i grabbed the e-brake the brakes locked and it through my face into the dash.  Is this a brake problem or just how 240's are?

3) My front winshield washers don't spray anymore, I have plenty of fluid, and I  used compressed air to blow out any dirt that could be clogging them.  When i pull back the switch and nothing comes out and I hear nothing but when I het the switch for the back it works fine and I here a noise like a pump running, I figured that all the squirters would run off the same pump but I guess not. Where would these pumps be located?

okay none technical..

4) Can I change the color of my dash by putting in a different color bulb. Or is there a way to make it brighter other than the dimmer switch?

5)what kind of paint should I use to paint my valve cover?

Thanks,

Any reply would be appreciated.

John