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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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I dont know if i'm an idiot or what, but replaced the wires with MSD stuff and now the #7 wire keeps popping off after every 2-3,000 miles. I'll hear the two clicks at the coil, but it'll work its way off and pop off. Is there a special way to route the wire so its not pulled off by the AIR tube?
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I insert a LONG thin "ZIP-TIE" in the boot and then insert the boot on the plug or coil tower. When the boot is seated,,,tug outward on the ZIP-TIE and that will release any trapped air and prevent the boot from popping off due to any pressure differential.

It worked very well for me,


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I dont know if i'm an idiot or what, but replaced the wires with MSD stuff and now the #7 wire keeps popping off after every 2-3,000 miles. I'll hear the two clicks at the coil, but it'll work its way off and pop off. Is there a special way to route the wire so its not pulled off by the AIR tube?
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