Going to get spark plugs done...

Mar 27, 2010 | 02:17 AM

Koru_Kinshi

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2018 E63S AMG, 2003 SLK 230 Sport, 2004 SL 600, 2006 SLK 55 AMG, 1998 E320 Wagon

Going to get spark plugs done...

Should I also change the wires as well, or is it something I can do at a later time?

Just trying to figure out what I should change/replace while getting this done.

Mar 27, 2010 | 02:30 AM

02C32guy

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If nothing is misfiring, then you don't have to change the wires. Of course, you're going to have to change them eventually, so you might as well do it now. Especially if you want to be able to fully appreciate your new plugs.

Mar 27, 2010 | 05:19 AM

Dingleberry

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Marsaydees

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02C32guy

eventually at 150k+ miles...

i'm sure the wires are fine...

Mar 27, 2010 | 03:30 PM

SUPR C

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Depends on the how many miles you have on the car. I did mine all at the same time. You might as well change them since you are already there. Just think the wires are 7 years old...

Mar 27, 2010 | 07:47 PM

91RS

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Go ahead and plan on changing them, they'll probably break trying to take them off anyway.

Mar 28, 2010 | 02:43 PM

60n5pt1

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2002 C32 1987 190E 2.3 334K miles and going

+1 might as well install Magnecor 85s and Iridiums and likely
improve performance.

Mar 28, 2010 | 02:48 PM

francoisisp

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I used mganecore and went back to stock yesterday i like the stock ones better

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Mar 28, 2010 | 09:17 PM

AMGSpartan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gt4awd

I have a slightly rough idle with the magnecore 85's... Think it's a fitment issue. Going to attempt crimping the connections some to tighten the fit onto the plugs.

I installed the Magnecor wires 3 weeks ago when I changed the plugs. They are working fine so far. You mention fitment issues...I noticed the wire's female connector lug on the distributor end was not centered in the boot. After installing 3 or 4 of the wires I was concerned they weren't connecting properly. I realized I could push the lug with my finger to get it centered in the boot and make perfect connection with the distributor. I also used dielectric grease on the connections. Car runs good.

The plug end of the Magnecor wires fit well. At first I was not sure the boot was all the way onto the plug but after a few practice attempts I began to notice a slight 'click' feeling as the wire seated onto the spark plug.