I've always used stock (Bosh or Beru) plug wires and I've really taken a liking to Beru Super X plugs. If you feel like taking on a project you can try removing the plug ends from the cable and purchase some crimp-ends and some new wire. I haven't attempted this but will consider it when my wires need to be replaced. I know that a lot of shops will do this for their trucks.
It may be hard to get your hands on the electrical connectors and crimps necessary for the job. When you re-assemble everything use a dab of dielectric grease. Mark Reda. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew White" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2003 12:40 PM Subject: [a2-16v-list] Spark plug wires and such > > So it's been raining here in Rhode Island. A lot. My 92 GLI has started to > not start in the rain. Replaced the distributor cap and rotor (is was about > due), but to no effect. Coil tested fine, car got gas, turned out to be a > short in a spark plug wire (i.e. cut in the insulation, arching). The plug > wires on right now are the 7mm OEM Bosch wires, which I'm not a big fan of, > since I think that the rubber insulation is a little stiff, and seems to > crack every so often. I was going to go with the 8mm Eurosport wires that > parts4vws.com offers. Anyone have any experience with these? I'm not > looking for eye candy, just a good product. > > Also, do folks usually reuse the impulse sender, or buy a new one? My last > two 16vs were 1.8L CIS-Es, so I didn't have to worry about this. The > current one *looks* in good shape, so I was just going to reuse it. > > Any thoughts? > > Andrew > > > > ........................................................................ > PGP public key available from: > http://pgp.mit.edu:11371/pks/lookup?op=get&search=0x82D3E4A0 > > 26 + 6 = 1 > > _______________________________________________ > a2-16v-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > For list archives, see listinfo link above. >
