Torn spark plug wire
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2021
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2022 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
OE plug wires..... I always change my wires for every plug change... Figure it is better to have the wires just incase of tears, Save a trip to the auto parts store. Also put some dielectric grease in the head of the boot. Helps with water intrusion and lubrication for future changes
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Pearland / Houston Tx
Would guess they tear when you are pulling them off.
Likely most of the replies you get will be to replace your wires with a quality set and to lube inside the boots with some di-electric grease so they don't stick to the plugs and coils on later removals.
Multitudes of wire set choices as they are basically the same wires on all LS engines, like Silverados.
If price is a concern, I see a good set of USA made Walker Thundercore wires with good reviews available online for 22 bucks.
Likely most of the replies you get will be to replace your wires with a quality set and to lube inside the boots with some di-electric grease so they don't stick to the plugs and coils on later removals.
Multitudes of wire set choices as they are basically the same wires on all LS engines, like Silverados.
If price is a concern, I see a good set of USA made Walker Thundercore wires with good reviews available online for 22 bucks.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2021
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From: Peoria, AZ
2023 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
I just bought OEM wires on line, even though I have an A & A S/C and head work etc. etc. and they have been working perfectly. Just some information from my point of view......
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