Testing Ignition Leads some seem weaker P38

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mystic.bertie

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• Jul 28, 2009

• #1

i tested my ignition leads my removing one by one while the engine is running, some were arcing out from a couple of inches away from the engine yet some i had to put the rubber sleeve right against the engine to arc out, does this sound as if some are giving me a stronger spark that others indicationg a problem with my ignition leads or the coil pack ?

 

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BigNigeX4

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• Aug 7, 2009

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Hiya mate
I'm having a misfire problem and when i read the rave stuff it said that you can damage teh coil pack if the charge doesn't get dispersed via the plug, I know you're arking out but just to be on the safe side mate.

I went to halfrauds and bought some natty little lazer lead testers for 8 squid and i've spotted teh weak spark straight off, have a pop at that. I'll be asking some questions about coil packs in a min

Nige

 

nathan5346

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• Aug 7, 2009

• #3

stick new leads on it they're cheap enuff

 

Khryztal

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Felcourt. Surrey

• Aug 7, 2009

• #4

I have a set of leads for a 3.9 classic. not sure if they'll fit. but your welcome to them if you live close. I removed them today as changed the plugs leads etc. Didnt need to do the leads but I always change everything lol. Btw I live near gatwaick

 

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mystic.bertie

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• Aug 7, 2009

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sorry guys i forgot to update this, i replaced the sparkplugs and the ignition leads and its running sweet now, i have no idea how old the leads were but i reckon old

anyhoo its amazing what a set of plugs and leads do and a nice new air filter oil and oil filter.

i got my leads from a local factor for £29