Buick When starting new posts, please specify YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, ENGINE type, and whatever modifications you have made.

Tune Up -Plug Wires Question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-06-2012, 10:30 PM
  #1  
Senior Member


True Car Nut
Thread Starter
 
Soft Ride's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: BC Canada
Posts: 4,905
Received 585 Likes on 514 Posts
Soft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud of
Question Tune Up -Plug Wires Question

My 1997 has Pk Ave has 84 k and previous owner replaced spark plugs, but not the plug wires. Should I replace them with new ones now? What is the normal resistance factor /reading on these wires, anyone know?
I have a slight engine jiggle at idle, where engine does not remain steady like every 4 seconds it might shake slightly.
Should it go into shop onto a scope or what? ideas appreciated. NO engine lights all good there. New fuel filter installed and Techron additive & lucas fuel treatment to clean things out a bit in fuel right now.
Clean /spray the throttle body out? , has new air-filter.
Tune Up tips on the K 3800 appreciated. Thanks!
Old 02-07-2012, 06:28 AM
  #2  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
jwfirebird's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: western,ny state
Posts: 9,616
Received 579 Likes on 497 Posts
jwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond repute
Default

i think i would, i usually get about 100k average, but none of my cars have ever made it that many years before getting that much mileage. one thing to look for is corrosion on the coil terminals when you are changing them. and use dielectric grease when reinstalling
Old 02-08-2012, 03:49 AM
  #3  
Senior Member

True Car Nut
 
WilliamE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: VA
Posts: 3,462
Received 573 Likes on 504 Posts
WilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond repute
Default

I have a new AC Delco 7mm wire for my 96 PA that I just checked and I see 3.92 to 3.95 ohm'*
Old 02-08-2012, 08:02 AM
  #4  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
2kg4u's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Windsor, Ontario / Detroit, Michigan
Posts: 4,816
Received 241 Likes on 198 Posts
2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of
Default

I would replace them, even if only due to the fact you don't know when they were last replaced. x2 on the dielectric grease.
Old 02-27-2012, 05:35 PM
  #5  
Junior Member
Posts like a Ricer Type-R
 
cheetos's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
cheetos is on a distinguished road
Default

need new plugs and wires as well, AC Delco the way to go?
Old 02-27-2012, 07:24 PM
  #6  
Senior Member

True Car Nut
 
WilliamE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: VA
Posts: 3,462
Received 573 Likes on 504 Posts
WilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Originally Posted by cheetos
need new plugs and wires as well, AC Delco the way to go?
Ac Delco Iridium, or the NGK Iridium IX series TR55IX stock # 7164
.060 gap
I've always stuck with AC Delco'*, but have heard a lot of good reviews of these iridium IX plugs from NGK, so I'm going to try them the next time I change my plugs, I'll most likely stick with my AC Delco wires though, depends...
Old 02-29-2012, 06:28 PM
  #7  
Senior Member
Posts like a Northstar
 
RobertISaar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Camden, MI
Posts: 615
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
RobertISaar is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by WilliamE
I have a new AC Delco 7mm wire for my 96 PA that I just checked and I see 3.92 to 3.95 ohm'*
that'* Kohms, just for clarification and is a perfectly acceptable number.

somewhere in the order of 4Kohms per foot is where i draw the line, though factory specs may be a bit looser, along 5-7K.
Old 03-03-2012, 09:36 PM
  #8  
Senior Member


True Car Nut
Thread Starter
 
Soft Ride's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: BC Canada
Posts: 4,905
Received 585 Likes on 514 Posts
Soft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud of
Default

I thought that the Delco wires may have been 8mm so it is good to know the spec is 7mm.
I looked today at a set of NGK wires (blue) and they were also 7mm. Sure looked thin.
I was surprised that no wire loom clips were included with the new wires set.
Does any member have a photo of their wire set up, and how many looms are required?
I do not think that who ever installed the last set ever used them as they are all loose, without clips anywhere.
Old 03-04-2012, 02:38 AM
  #9  
Senior Member

True Car Nut
 
WilliamE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: VA
Posts: 3,462
Received 573 Likes on 504 Posts
WilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond repute
Default

I think you can get 8mm AC Delco'*, I ordered what I ordered thinking they were 8mm, but they were only 7mm, I checked my AllData manual and the OE numbers were for 7mm plugs.
I may go 8.5mm MSD'* eventually, as I think the extra heat shielding would be a good thing.
Old 03-04-2012, 08:56 AM
  #10  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
jwfirebird's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: western,ny state
Posts: 9,616
Received 579 Likes on 497 Posts
jwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond repute
Default

i put the msd 8.5'* on my old 03 monte, they made it run really smooth and lasted a long time. only thing is they dont fit in the stock wire hold downs


Quick Reply: Tune Up -Plug Wires Question



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:12 PM.