Valve cover gaskets, plugs and wires
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2006 E55 AMG, 2018 Audi Q7, 2005 Porsche Boxster S, 1930 Model A Hot Rod, 744HP 1965 Shelby Cobra
Valve cover gaskets, plugs and wires
I'm starting another thread, separate from my fuel tanks, pumps etc being replaced by the dealer. They looked the car over and it got a great bill of health, they couldn't find anything wrong with it other than a very small drip from one of the valve covers. I figured I'd replace them when I get the car back, as they'll only drip more from here on out. While I'm in there I might as well replace the plugs and wires. I've had the car since 70,000 miles, it's got 99,000 now and I've never done plugs and wires. There is a good chance that the ones in there are original, as it's not idling as smooth as it once did.
I think i'd like to put the exact original plugs that it came with, which I believe are NGK's. Sound like a good idea? As far as plug wires, what is the best way to go on that? It's a street driven daily driver (although a fast as hell daily driver)
, I'd like something that works well and lasts well.
Any ideas anyone has would be appreciated.
I think i'd like to put the exact original plugs that it came with, which I believe are NGK's. Sound like a good idea? As far as plug wires, what is the best way to go on that? It's a street driven daily driver (although a fast as hell daily driver)
, I'd like something that works well and lasts well.Any ideas anyone has would be appreciated.
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plug wires? we have coil on plug ignition.
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Now I'm really confused. I've never looked in there, but when I saw this I figured there were wires between the coils and plugs.
https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog..._pg1.htm#item2
https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog..._pg1.htm#item2
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ooops i'm sorry you have an E55....ignore what i said. I should have read your cars under your name. i was jumping between W211 AMG and 204 C63 forum and didn't realize. sorry for the confusion
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Yes m113 has wires, m156 coil on plug. I like the laser iridiums from NGK. They last ages. Just use Bosch oem wires. Best to get them from a trusted supplier, FCP, pelican parts etc, eBay can be hit or miss, 2 or 3 of them are a different length to the others. Definitely get Mercedes oem gaskets, aftermarket ones can be thinner and leak. Might be worth replacing the vacuum hoses while you are there.
