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DUB 09-17-2003 07:00 AM

I've tried searching, but can't really find a good explaination...



I push as hard as I can to seat the wires on the coils, but I don't feel/hear a click that lets me know they are on all the way (on any of them).



Upon searching I discover a new term, "burping the plug wires" WTF? I've never done anything of the sort on any car I've ever changed wires on. A paper clip was mentioned in one thread...just looking for some tips on installing Taylor Wires. Looks like I'll be zip tying them also if I ever get these fawkers https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...doublebird.gif seated!!!!



TIA

DUB 09-17-2003 02:29 PM

I'm the only fool on two forums that has had this problem???



*edit* Mods please move to performance mod forum https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/dunno.gif

RX-007 09-17-2003 02:41 PM

I assume you have a FD? I just had to replace plugs and wires last week. I also had a hard time getting the wires "click" onto both the coils and the plugs. I had to play with them A LOT. Damn things just wouldn't hook up correctly. Finally, with my superman strengh they stayed in place with a solid connection. Don't know why, but persistance paid off for me.



I have never heard of the term "burping" before either. Good luck.



--Andrew

Bulletproof 09-17-2003 03:59 PM

Burping the boots is required when the wires fit so tight that air is trapped under there and physically keeping them from seating.



If you bend a paper clip, once the plug wire is on the plug/coil, run the paper clip between the sparkplug/boot and coil plug/boot (while pushing on the plug wire) to release the air trapped up inside. Think of it kinda like using a shoehorn (lol or does that date me?)



You are prying the boot away from the sealing surface to ensure it goes fully on.

tampaFD 09-17-2003 04:45 PM

a shot of silcone spray does wonders in the boot itself

DUB 09-18-2003 07:00 AM

Thanks guys...finally finished it up.



after the paperclip thing, there still wasn't a "click" of any sort. But after pulling back on the boot it felt attached to something.



I think I'm going to go back to stock next change.



https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683621.gif Ate Super Blue = cool stuff

JT-Imports 09-18-2003 10:41 PM

Be sure when you pushed it on hard to didnt bend the clip on the inside, VERY easy to smash if they dont go on correct.


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