Deadeye

I was checking the oil level today and noticed some small arcing at the base of the coil wire boot at the upper distributor. Would this be an indication that the coil wire is shot? I did the caps, rotors and plugs apx 4K miles ago. I haven't noticed any lack of performance, but this can't be normal. '96 C2 w/ 70K miles

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

Dennis,

How old ARE your plug wires?

Deadeye

Steve, probably original, I bought the car w/ 64K on it and very little service history.

C4S_fan

I had a similar problem at one point... even after applying dielectric grease, it would still arc.

Turns out, one of the plugs wasn't *perfectly" snug - once it was, no more arcing.

Might be worth double checking them all.

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

IMHO, they are LONG overdue for replacement.

Due to the cost of a replacement set, people are reticent to install new ones when they should, so this situation is somewhat common.

Deadeye

Well I guess that gets added to my "over the winter" list of projects. I have seen a post for a guy that sells the wire only cut to length. My boots look pretty good, is this an acceptable option?

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

I think you'll be surprised,......

A proper set contains all new wires, boots and connectors.

IainM

Thanks Steve!
You fixed me up again.

P-daddy

+1

nine9six

+993
How does a properly functioning boot "look" ? ...and why half step a job that needs to be done in its totality? Unless of course you dont mind doing it over again in case you miss something in the "look"

aclark133

What does the arcing look like? I have an intermittent CEL that pointed to misfire, emissions related. So says my durametric

OverBoosted28

Sorry, couldn't resist :-)

nine9six

Nice graphics! Best viewed at night with a beer

aclark133

Lol nicely done

nine9six

Steve,
Do you recommend the OEM Beru wire sets, only; or are there some alternatives worthy of consideration? I suspect I know your response, but it never hurts to ask...
Thanks in advance!