Paul of Dayon

Hey guys,

I put Bosch (best from AutoZone) on my CV with the 4.6 about 50k ago. They
fit like originals and have been flawless so far. I know the "B" word is a
bad one near a Ford, at least for plugs, but the wires looked and felt like
top notch and have performed that way so far... Don't forget the Silicon
Dielectric Grease...

PoD



"Puddin' Man" <pudding.man@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I got Ford/Motorcraft wires from a dealer back around 2000.
> Seems like they were about $90. Labor to install might be
> something like $120 (oughta be $30 for my little dollar).
>
> If there are truly good 3rd party wires on the market, I don't know
> about them. Someone else might have better info. Such things
> change from time to time and I only take a peek when I have a
> personal need.
>
> I'd go with the Ford/Motorcraft wires just to avoid any further
> headaches.
>
> Best,
> Puddin'
>
> On Mon, 16 Jan 2006 18:47:20 GMT, "Doug via CarKB.com" <u17672@uwe>
> wrote:
>
>>Thanks for the advice, I'm going to change the wires, Do you have a
>>specific
>>brand name that you would reccommend and what did you end up paying the
>>dealer for the wires? I've checked the autoparts place and the cheapest is
>>$50, and they go up from there. I dont have a problem with paying a little
>>more if they are a dependable brand and will work. Thanks again I
>>appreciate
>>you taking the time to reply.
>>Doug
>>
>>Puddin' Man wrote:
>>>>The Spark plugs looked good with the exception they did appear white,
>>>
>>>So are mine. I'm told it's normal. Always worth considering, 'tho.
>>>
>>>>I
>>>>checked the gap of the ones i took out and they were pretty close to
>>>>specs. I
>>>>have not used any fuel additives but have wondered if a fuel injector
>>>>could
>>>>be causing the problem, Is there a way to clean them?
>>>
>>>Lotta work. Costs a bundle at the shop.
>>>
>>>Many recommend fi-cleaner gas additive as preventative. Dunno if
>>>it'd help if they're already clogged. Doubt it'd hurt.
>>>
>>>>Depending on what i get
>>>>for answers will depend on where I go next. Thanks for the speedy reply.
>>>>Doug
>>>
>>>I dunno why plug wires are such a headache with these motors, but
>>>they are. Diagnostic quagmire.
>>>
>>>I had to replace 'em with dealer-bought wires at 40K mi. Still OK
>>>at 61k. Tried after-mkt wires first: they didn't even fit
>>>properly, had to take 'em back.
>>>
>>>They cost too much and they can be a pain to install, but I'd put
>>>a 100% dependable set of plug wires on it before doing any further
>>>diagnoses. Twist the old boot at the plug vigorously before trying
>>>to pull it off.
>>>
>>> Good Luck,
>>> Puddin'
>>>
>>>>>I gotta '94 'Boid LX V8, 61k mi.
>>>>>
>>>[quoted text clipped - 16 lines]
>>>>>>depth anaylis. Can you explain a little about this and any help with
>>>>>>troubleshooting this problem.

 

Doug via CarKB.com

I've replaced the wires and it appears to have fixed this problem, i will
give it a good road test tommorrow when I go to work. I can understand why
they charge so much to change them as it was a real pain in the ass getting
them to fit under the altenator, but certainly not $120 worth. I noticed some
remanants of a homeless critter on the engine block area, makes me wonder if
they might of helped them selves to a little bit of wire. I'm going to look
the old wires over real good tommorrow. thanks again for the advice.
Doug

Puddin' Man wrote:
>I got Ford/Motorcraft wires from a dealer back around 2000.
>Seems like they were about $90. Labor to install might be
>something like $120 (oughta be $30 for my little dollar).
>
>If there are truly good 3rd party wires on the market, I don't know
>about them. Someone else might have better info. Such things
>change from time to time and I only take a peek when I have a
>personal need.
>
>I'd go with the Ford/Motorcraft wires just to avoid any further
>headaches.
>
> Best,
> Puddin'
>
>>Thanks for the advice, I'm going to change the wires, Do you have a specific
>>brand name that you would reccommend and what did you end up paying the
>[quoted text clipped - 42 lines]
>>>>>>depth anaylis. Can you explain a little about this and any help with
>>>>>>troubleshooting this problem.

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