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I'm not a mechanic... my "anti" world record... replaced plugs, wires, extenders

Discussion in '308/328' started by James in Denver, Sep 23, 2007.

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  1. James in Denver

    James in Denver Formula 3

    May 23, 2006
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    Objective: To replace the plug wires, extenders and spark plugs on a 84 QV
    Time it took: 6.5 hours

    Well, I knew it was going to take a while, and I didnt want to rush it and make a mistake. I almost stripped the head on one of the little screws that fasten down the plug wires inside the distributor cap, helps if you have the right tools. I got frustrated a few times, just took a breather LOL.

    I replace the plugs with NGK Iridiums (heat range 7) and the wires / extenders with new aftermarket clone-of-oems. Extenders have no resistors (supposedly) as that was what was required for the QVs.

    Oh, by the way, I have the original rubber covers for the distributors, man, those are a pain to run wires thru, and more of a pain trying to get them to slide back over the cap especially if they are slippery from the spray cleaner I used.

    Runs better now, didnt really like starting up after all the work, but seems to be more responsive and started better once it was warm.

    For not being a mechanic, I guess that time isnt that bad.

    James in Denver
     
  2. miketuason

    miketuason F1 World Champ
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    Great job James, I also plan to do the same thing to my 84 QV.
    Did you have to replace all your extender?
     
  3. Artvonne

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    There is no greater virtue in my opinion than a man who can make admissions. Good job James.
     
  4. James in Denver

    James in Denver Formula 3

    May 23, 2006
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    Well, I dont think I HAD to, but I was trying to solve a few minor performance issues. I figure it was better to replace them all if I was going to do it. I have the old ones and I'm keeping all the old stuff (wires, extenders and plugs) just as a precaution in case something goes wrong with the new stuff.

    James in Denver
     

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