Miata Mailing List: December 1998, Message #834

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In a message dated 12/2/98 4:06:27 PM Eastern Standard Time,
sWang@ArgoTech.net writes:

> >I am going to replace my OEM spark plug wires on my '96.  I remember
>  >something about some blue wires.   I would like your opinions as to which
>  >wires are the best and where is the best place to purchase them. (?)
>  >
>  >TIA
>  >Jay and Bullet
>  >
>   the list will probably recommend the NGK "blue" wires or the magnacore
>  wires.  magnacores are more expensive than NGKs, and arguably better.
>  however, i remember reading somewhere on the list that the magnacores do
>  not fit tightly around the plugs and that they come lose sometimes.  
>  
>  as to vendors that carry NGKs, i think most of the miata.net ones do.  i
>  got mine from roebuck mazda after shopping around for the best price.
>  
>  
>  Steve
>  Irvine, CA
  I second the NGK choice.  The good seal they provide around the plug holes
(better than the originals) is important if you ever wash the motor.  In the 2
instances that I've purchaced replacement wires from a dealer, they provided
NGKs by default.  It looks to me like Roebuck does offer the best price.
  One tip:  wipe a bit of vasaline, KY jelly, or what have you around the
place where the cable boot meets the cam cover for a dry and happy life.