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Mark (Markg)
Member
Username: Markg
Post Number: 359
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 10:16 am: | |
Repro caps can be had for about $300 US each; Magnacore wires for about $110 or so (at least for a 308). |
Peter (Bubba)
Junior Member
Username: Bubba
Post Number: 233
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, January 06, 2003 - 11:42 pm: | |
Ron,
I am thinking of buying them off EBay auctions and various sources that I come across. Since you are in the states, you may want to try Algar Ferrari (http://www.algarferrari.com) near Philly as I have heard good things about them from fellow F-chatters. |
Ron Shirley (Easy_rider)
New member
Username: Easy_rider
Post Number: 20
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Monday, January 06, 2003 - 10:57 pm: | |
Peter, where can you get them cheap?
I have 33000 miles on the original wires on my 87 Mondial and it is in now for timing belt and other work. When we talked the mechanic suggested that I do not replace until I begin to have noticeable problems unless he finds specific conductivity problems while doing the service. |
Peter (Bubba)
Junior Member
Username: Bubba
Post Number: 232
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, January 06, 2003 - 9:50 pm: | |
I am curious, what are the normal life expectancies for the following Mondial parts?
- spark plug wires
- distributor caps
I suppose the various engine parts can keep well for long periods under proper conditions.
I am thinking of buying some while they are cheap and keep them in stock, because during my last major service, the damn service shop charged me over US$800 for 8 spark plug wires and over US$1500 for 2 distributor caps. If I knew then what I know now, I wouldn't have paid them that kind of dough. |