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Spark Plug Wire Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the engine sight shield, if necessary.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
^ Twist each spark plug wire 1/2 turn.
^ Pull only on the boot in order to remove the wire from the plug.
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the ignition coil.
^ Twist each spark plug boot 1/2 turn.
^ Pull only on the boot in order to remove the wire from the ignition coil.

SPARK PLUG WIRE LENGTH V8




^ The Melco(R) (square design) coil, uses a spark plug wire (1) that is 145 mm (5.70 in) in length from cable seal to cable seal.
^ The Delphi(R) (round design) coil, uses a spark plug wire (2) that is 110 mm (4.30 in) in length from cable seal to cable seal.

Ignition Coils:




^ There are 2 different manufacturers for the ignition coils. Melco(R) (1) (square design), and Delphi(R) (2) (round design). The 2 coils use different spark plug wires, and mounting brackets.




^ Melco(R) (square design) coil mounting bracket (1).
^ Delphi(R) (round design) coil mounting bracket (2).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the spark plug wire to the ignition coil.
2. Install the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
3. Inspect the wire for proper installation:
^ Push sideways on each boot in order to inspect the seating.
^ Reinstall any loose boot.
4. Install the engine sight shield, if necessary.