Re: Plug Wires

["Bill" <billfree@interlynx.net>]

Jim
The best deal for plug wires has to bo be in  Ontario, Canada. Complete
set with the plastic carrier for $59:00 Canadian dollars plus tax.

Regards Bill

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> From: Pcarselle <pcarselle@worldnet.att.net>
> To: Jim Griffin <JGriff@pobox.com>
> Cc: quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> Subject: Re: Plug Wires
> Date: November 24, 1996 6:28 AM
> 
> 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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> 
> Try: Blaufergnugen ask for Jim 1-800-683-2834
>      Carlson Mike or Linda 1-800762 7883 or 415 856 6300
>      German Parts & Restoration Tim or Dave 1 -800 321 5432
>      Shokan ask for Eric 1-800255 2834
> 
> Good Luck
> Pablo