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I have one plug wire that I discovered this weekend a plug wire that was taped. It looks cut or worn, but I did not remove the tape to see fearing what I may find
The wire is the center wire going to the plug on the passenger side from the the top of the valve cover. is there a way to disconnect just that small piece of wire and replace it at what seems to be a T connection of some sort or do I need to replace it all the way back to the distributor? I wish I had pics to better explain the location.
Ron

gonzilla

I was being a little silly with the "lamp cord" comment. I figured it probably had to do with the amount of current the wire can handle. It just seems like "spark plug wires" for our cars are ridiculously expensive. They sell a Beru set at a certain well known online retailer for over $500. On the other hand, they sell a set for an old Buick for $43 here.
http://www.classicbuicks.com/hpignition.htm

Do both sets of wires not do exactly the same thing? I mean, it just carries the current to cause the plug to spark, right? It's either gonna ignite the gas in the cylinder or it's not.

Is it the same sort of thinking as getting $2500 speaker cables??? I honestly don't get it.

C4Spolar

Hello. What's makes the spark plug set expensive for an air cooled Porsche is the resistor end of the cable. The wire and rubber boot distributors ends is irrelevent to the cost of the set. As long the resistor boot end is not damaged or burned you can rebuild them at the price of a Buick set. This is the reason why the factory made available the screw in un-crimped threaded male ends for those particular cable. Next time you change your cable, lubricate inside the 90 degree overlapped rubber end from the boot and unscrew the wire carefully, you will see the crimped male treaded end on the cable, therefore you can replace the cable from your existing boot. Those Germans are very clever. Cheers.

baron95993

Vertex in Fl. best deal ask for Sid tell him Baron from Texas sent you. The guy is super sharp on Porsche items and super nice guy to talk to.

Marlon

LOL - this was one of my first 'sticker shock' issues w/the 993. The vertex price is terrific since Sunset wants aobut 475 for complete factory set including distro cap wires. I still have not replaced them...

CDILL

Does anyone know where to get just the wires? I have tried a couple of local shops with no luck. Thanks!

CDILL

Still looking for just the wires with no ends. Anybody know of a vendor?

Rick Lee

Shelly Robinson in Austin, Porschesolutions@yahoo.com has your plug wires.

CDILL

Sorry to keep bringing this up but I can't seem to get the link to work to send off an email. Is there a web address or a phone number that I can get? Thanks again for the help.

Rick Lee

Sorry. That's all I have. I may be able to find a receipt with phone # when I get home.

CDILL

Just thought that I would thank Rick Lee for all of the help and let whom ever know that is in need of some wires they are available at porschesolutions@gmail.com

Dudley

As long as the plugs are in good shape, you can save a few dollars by buying just the wires.
If you have to buy a few plugs at $38 each, the cost advantage quickly dissipates.