Re: Spark Plug Wires

[Bob Kunz <bkunz@hpbs114.boi.hp.com>]

> 
> On Sun, 15 Oct 1995, Al Powell wrote:
> 
> > A recent note asked when to replace plug wires....
> > 
> > As mcuh as we all like to do our own work and avoid shops, it's 
> > probably reasonable once every couple of years to have a shop run a 
> > diagnostic on the ignition and charging systems.  Bad wires will show 
> > up there.  The car in question had 200K on it, so I assume it has had 
> > wires, cap, rotor, etc. as applicable to the car.
> 
> While we're on the subject, Mine is approachng 70K, and I was curious if 
> anyone has used wires other than Audi's. Are there aftermarket ones? Are 
> they any good? To replace the ones on the 90 from the dealer, its damn 
> near $225!!!!
> 

I replaced mine '86 5ks 2.2 I5 with a set of Auotolite 7mm wires (lifetime
warranty whatever that means). Cost was ~$90. They came with new plug
shields but I had to trim the boot on the coil wire so that the conductor
actually touched the terminal.

Bob Kunz
bkunz@boi.hp.com