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Title: Changing spark plug wires
Post by: Catlin987987 on May 01, 2012, 11:02:37 PM
I have a 84, and one of my plug wires is broken and keeps popping off. How do I change them on the stock coils?
Title: Re: Changing spark plug wires
Post by: RichBaker on May 01, 2012, 11:22:31 PM
Popping off the plug?  Get a new NGK cap.... I got mine from a local independent shop for $2.99.

Popping off the coil? Don't know, haven't had that issue....
Title: Re: Changing spark plug wires
Post by: Catlin987987 on May 01, 2012, 11:52:04 PM
The wires are too tight to cut them and install a new cap. They barely fit already.
Title: Re: Changing spark plug wires
Post by: RichBaker on May 02, 2012, 12:26:15 AM
I don't know if the wires are replaceable or not, never had to with mine...  It looks like they may unscrew, like the caps, and appear to have some shrink sleeve on the coil end, helping to retain them, maybe.
Title: Re: Changing spark plug wires
Post by: fj11.5 on May 02, 2012, 02:19:58 AM
they will come apart just not easily ,, could also be difficult to screw new ones in   (popcorn)
Title: Re: Changing spark plug wires
Post by: Catlin987987 on May 02, 2012, 08:09:35 AM
Is there another coil that I can replace mine with, that has a more conventional ends?
Title: Re: Changing spark plug wires
Post by: andyb on May 02, 2012, 08:14:37 AM
They're screwed in and tight.  Replacing the wires is doable though.  You'll have to put a slight bevel on the new wire to get it in, and it helps to use an awl in the end of the new wire to help it get started.  Strong hands and at least three beers are necessary.

Aftermarket coils are available from a variety of sources, and other dual-output OEM coils could very probably be adapted without much fuss if their specs are similar.