WHEN To Change Ignition Wires ? ?
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Pro
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From: Upstate Snow Country NY
WHEN To Change Ignition Wires ? ?
How do you test wires to determine if they need to be changed ? OR,
do most use time and mileage basis ?
I have a stock 2K with 45K miles, still runs smooth, but I'm a big believer in preventitive maint.
SHOULD I CHANGE PLUG WIRES NOW ?? ( and plugs ) or would I be wizzing money out the exhaust ?
do most use time and mileage basis ?
I have a stock 2K with 45K miles, still runs smooth, but I'm a big believer in preventitive maint.
SHOULD I CHANGE PLUG WIRES NOW ?? ( and plugs ) or would I be wizzing money out the exhaust ?
Safety Car
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From: Wilmington NC
Re: WHEN To Change Ignition Wires ? ? (Cruises)
How do you test wires to determine if they need to be changed ? OR,
do most use time and mileage basis ?
I have a stock 2K with 45K miles, still runs smooth, but I'm a big believer in preventitive maint.
SHOULD I CHANGE PLUG WIRES NOW ?? ( and plugs ) or would I be wizzing money out the exhaust ?
do most use time and mileage basis ?
I have a stock 2K with 45K miles, still runs smooth, but I'm a big believer in preventitive maint.
SHOULD I CHANGE PLUG WIRES NOW ?? ( and plugs ) or would I be wizzing money out the exhaust ?
Racer
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Bethesda MD
Re: WHEN To Change Ignition Wires ? ? (Cruises)
How do you test wires to determine if they need to be changed ? OR,
do most use time and mileage basis ?
I have a stock 2K with 45K miles, still runs smooth, but I'm a big believer in preventitive maint.
SHOULD I CHANGE PLUG WIRES NOW ?? ( and plugs ) or would I be wizzing money out the exhaust ?
do most use time and mileage basis ?
I have a stock 2K with 45K miles, still runs smooth, but I'm a big believer in preventitive maint.
SHOULD I CHANGE PLUG WIRES NOW ?? ( and plugs ) or would I be wizzing money out the exhaust ?
Le Mans Master
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From: Tucson AZ
Re: WHEN To Change Ignition Wires ? ? (Richin Chicago)
I'd change the plugs if they are Delco because they are probably missing some of the platinum inserts on the bottom elctrode. If you can get a hold of a VOM you can check the reistance on the ignition wires. If they are less than 700 ohms and have a good mechanical appearance it's a waste of money to change them.
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Pro
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From: Upstate Snow Country NY
Re: WHEN To Change Ignition Wires ? ? (Cruises)
Thanks for the replies. Based on number of hits, seems to be the general agreement to change the plugs, keep the wires . :cheers: :cheers:
