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Old 09-04-2009, 09:41 PM
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Are these Magnecors for C32?

I got these from Needswings. Are these the right ones for C32s?
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yes. thats where i got mine and my spark plugs. and that exact size/spec. Rob (owner of Needswings) is a good guy to deal with
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I'm planning on installing these tomorrow or over the long weekend. Any available instructions on how to? PICS? I've done R and R on these plugs at least three times now but never replaced the cables. This is new to me and I'm trying to be intuitive about it.
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The best set of wires for our cars are the OEM ones, not the Magnecore's.
How do I know? I almost bought a set from Eurocharged one week ago, and their chief mechanic told me that the OEM's are far superior in terms of conductivity over the latter.

I did however install some NGK Iridium cold plugs (7's), that were gapped at .31 - The car runs like a beast!

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WOW! I wonder what the rest of the many members who have and are still using these Magnecors. I guess I'll find out for myself.

The reason I got these cables is because as soon as I replaced IK16s with IK20s and gapped them down to .033-.034", the car started occasionally, having these sputters as if the engine was misfiring but only at idle. I was told perhaps, in the process of R and R my plugs more than twice already, I may have damaged the cables (folding them out of the way, flipping them around, etc).

Like I said, the misfiring occur occasionally during idle, even after I have made sure all the cable sockets were properly secured to the plugs.
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Originally Posted by 60n5pt1
I'm planning on installing these tomorrow or over the long weekend. Any available instructions on how to? PICS? I've done R and R on these plugs at least three times now but never replaced the cables. This is new to me and I'm trying to be intuitive about it.
Thanks guys...
Will be installing these wires too this weekend, should be a snap. Since you've been in here before, removing the wires will be straight forward. Just tug untill they let go. We removed the intake boxes and coil assemblies and found plenty of working room for the plug R&R.
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if the OEM's so great they wouldn't be the one that's either dying or DEAD already on every single M112 or M113 engine. It is the first thing every MB tech look at when someone complains about rough idle on the M112 and M113.

the only problem people has with Magnecor is the boot on the plug end might be a little loose if you don't hear it click when installing.
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Magnacore installed

DONE!! Approximatley 1.5 hours including regapping down to .032-.033".
In the process I discovered the last two cables driver side in the rear were
switched!! hmm. wonder if that's the reason for the slight misfire.

Anyways, all is well. The car runs great!! A lot more responsive.
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if the OEM's so great they wouldn't be the one that's either dying or DEAD already on every single M112 or M113 engine. It is the first thing every MB tech look at when someone complains about rough idle on the M112 and M113.

the only problem people has with Magnecor is the boot on the plug end might be a little loose if you don't hear it click when installing.
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DONE!! Approximatley 1.5 hours including regapping down to .032-.033".
In the process I discovered the last two cables driver side in the rear were
switched!! hmm. wonder if that's the reason for the slight misfire.

Anyways, all is well. The car runs great!! A lot more responsive.
check out the video in the thread I started on M112 technology and general informations. https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...on-videos.html

the dual spark is designed to have same sequence at lower rev and staggered firing at med-high range. having the cable switched could cause high end misfire, but not low.

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