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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 01:32 PM
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Default Should I change plug wires

A friend has an 1989 coupe with 52,000 miles. The car is mint and has been very well cared for. It runs perfect. He wants to know if he should change his plug wires as a maintenance thing or not. Also, what wires to use if he should change them?
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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 01:41 PM
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Default Re: Should I change plug wires (Crusher137)

What is the mileage on the current wires? Supposedly wires last a while. If it'll make you feel better, change 'em :). I switched to the MSD's per the forums recommendation. Nice wires.

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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 02:10 PM
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What wire looms did you use,because the stock looms are to small.
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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 02:17 PM
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I would leave them alone. I'm a firm believer that is it aint broken...don't fix it.


Now, if they are cracked...change them.
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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 02:23 PM
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Default Re: Should I change plug wires (BBA)

I would leave them alone. I'm a firm believer that is it aint broken...don't fix it.


Now, if they are cracked...change them.
I agree, I didn't change mine till 93,000 when I had the motor out.
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