Re: Plug Wires

[Pcarselle <pcarselle@worldnet.att.net>]

Jim Griffin wrote:
> 
> About how long do OEM plug wires last? When should I replace them.... i.e.
> at what mileage and/or after how many years?
> 
> This summer, I had one go "bad" that caused a part-throttle
> hesitation/misfire (i.e. the dealer diagnosed my problem as too much
> resistance in one of the wires). I am experiencing this part-throttle
> hesitation/misfire still every now and then, and I am thinking that there
> are other wires that are possibly on their way "out".
> 
> Therefore, I am thinking of putting in a new set. However, the dealer said
> that since one plug wire alone costs $40.00, they only replace them on an
> as-needed basis, individually. Hmm.... interesting, but prior to Audi
> ownership, I've always replaced plug wires in sets. Yikes... I can't imagine
> paying $240.00 for a set of plug wires. Is there a cheaper source, or a
> cheaper (but good quality) alternative?
> 
> Have any V-6 owners out there changed their wires yet? Anyone else changed
> their wires, as a set?
> 
> BTW, it is for a '92 100S with 94k miles.
> 
> TIA
> 
>                              Jim Griffin
>                       JGriff@pobox.com
>                         Maryland, USA
> "Perception is often stronger than reality!"
>                                '92 100S
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~OOOO~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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