spark plug wires

Jeff4764 · 10-17-2008, 05:19 PM

Ive been having a problem with starting my car and idleing when its hot. most recently ive noticed It misses once in a while. Ive changed the coils, spark plugs, coolant temp sensor, intake air temp sensor, all fuel injectors, bypass air control valve, and starter. The only thing i havent checked is the spark plug wires. I just looked at them a few minutes ago though and noticed there is a white powder on them underneath the plastic tubes that cover each one. They are the original wires from 1987. is this a plausible thing that could possibly be my problem.

***ZGN*** · 10-17-2008, 05:26 PM

If those things are the original ones, it's time to replace them!

Jeff4764 · 10-17-2008, 05:40 PM

they say 1987 right on them theyre definately original. Im hopeing thats the problem, but at the same time would be pretty angry after spending so much money on trouble shooting.

mfisher12 · 10-27-2008, 10:22 PM

yup you need wires

RETed · 10-28-2008, 01:08 AM

White powder is bad.
That's a sign that it's arcing.
More accurately, it's arcing inside the boot.
That means there's no secure connection from the coil tower to the spark plug wire connector - it's arcing to make this connection.

-Ted

10-28-2008, 05:10 AM

yeah bad news replace those plug wires.

Max777 · 10-28-2008, 08:03 AM

http://www.partsgeek.com/gbparts/199...ek+Google+Base

There you go!

Petty Cheap replacement!

10-28-2008, 08:04 AM

hell I have a set with less then 800 miles on them u can have them for 20.00 and i will ship them for FREE to lower 48

10-17-2008, 05:19 PM	#1
Jeff4764 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 40 Rep Power: 0	spark plug wires Ive been having a problem with starting my car and idleing when its hot. most recently ive noticed It misses once in a while. Ive changed the coils, spark plugs, coolant temp sensor, intake air temp sensor, all fuel injectors, bypass air control valve, and starter. The only thing i havent checked is the spark plug wires. I just looked at them a few minutes ago though and noticed there is a white powder on them underneath the plastic tubes that cover each one. They are the original wires from 1987. is this a plausible thing that could possibly be my problem.

10-28-2008, 08:03 AM	#7
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	http://www.partsgeek.com/gbparts/199...ek+Google+Base There you go! Petty Cheap replacement! __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

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10-17-2008, 05:26 PM	#2
*ZGN* Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,264 Rep Power: 10	If those things are the original ones, it's time to replace them!

10-17-2008, 05:40 PM	#3
Jeff4764 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 40 Rep Power: 0	they say 1987 right on them theyre definately original. Im hopeing thats the problem, but at the same time would be pretty angry after spending so much money on trouble shooting.

10-27-2008, 10:22 PM	#4
mfisher12 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SC formally form northern VA Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0	yup you need wires

10-28-2008, 05:10 AM	#6
SpooledupRacing Guest Posts: n/a	yeah bad news replace those plug wires.

10-28-2008, 08:04 AM	#8
SpooledupRacing Guest Posts: n/a	hell I have a set with less then 800 miles on them u can have them for 20.00 and i will ship them for FREE to lower 48