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Originally Posted by PeteKz
Yup, a bad wire or boot would explain it. Do you have any spare ignition wires? If not, then pick one of the other wires and swap it for the #5 wire. If the problem follows the wire to the next cylinder, then you have found it. Also look inside the distributor cap very carefully. Look for any "carbon tracks" or cracks or something else that might prevent firing on #5.
If the wires look ratty or original, it's probably time to change them all anyway.
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Hi PeteKz,
Yes, my mechanic called back, there was an issue with the resister (ugh can't remember what he called it) inside the wire for number 5. He suggested to replace all but he could also replace the just that wire or the internal piece. With the age of the wires I gave him the go ahead to replace them. Kind of stinks because obviously that is something that I can do, but he did repair my leaking gas line as well and he was able to get the wires today. So, all is good.
I guess, somehow the wire shorted out due to the water? Maybe water did get in to the spark plug recess before I burned it out and damaged the wire?
Thanks for your help, I don't like taking my car to the shop unless I understand where the issue is. However, with Don Jackson in Phoenix, I trust them completely.