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1976 911S Targa
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Connecting spark plug wires to plugs
Old plugs (original 1976 made in Germany) came out easy.
New plugs (made in India) went in easy. However, I can't get the spark plug boots over the new plugs on all cylinders. Is there a way to visually see the plugs? Or do I just keep feeling my way along? Thanks. |
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Max Sluiter
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On my BMW I had to unscrew the terminal cap and the wires clipped directly to the threaded terminal underneath. Not sure if the 911 is the same.
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1976 911S Targa
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I did a "dry run" first.
Pushed the old plug into the new boot to get a feel. It pushes in nicely. But I'm exerting a bit of force without success. I don't like forcing the connection; something else will break. |
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88 Carrera, Guards Red
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just keep fiddling, you will know when they are on.
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1976 911S Targa
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Yup.
I just kept fiddling with it and they finally seated. Gads! What a process. Thanks for the morale boost. |
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I had the same issue. New plugs, new wires. Had to push like hell to get them to seat.
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1976 911S MidYear Fever is alive and well. |
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Almost Banned Once
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A touch of non conductive lube works wonders...
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Get off my lawn!
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This. Dielectric grease is your solution. Just a tiny dab.
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Glen 49 Year member of the Porsche Club of America 1985 911 Carrera; 2017 Macan 1986 El Camino with Fuel Injected 350 Crate Engine My Motto: I will never be too old to have a happy childhood! |
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Taking it apart is easy
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Location: rural Quebec, Canada
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Mine kind of 'snap' when they fully seat on the plug.
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+2 on this.
Just make sure you keep it off the contacts as it is an insulator.
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1985 911 3.2 Carrera Coupe - Constant Project - 2550lbs 2005 E46 M3- Daily Beater - 3350lbs |
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After a few days check them again to be sure they have not popped back off. This can happen if the air inside the rubber end can't escape, if this happens then pressure builds in the boot and as the engine warms this trapped air expands and can cause the boot to pop off. I've had this happen with plug wires that are really air tight where the cable is sealed to the boot with silicone.
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Sal 1984 911 Carrera Cab M491 (Factory Wide Body) 1975 911S Targa (SOLD) 1964 356SC (SOLD) 1987 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible |
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