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Aug 17, 2004 | 07:57 AM

Glen Murphy

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Plug Wires comming off

I have a 97 F150 4x4 with 4.6 V8, recently changed the plugs and it ran great,
until next day when #8 plug wire came off.I thought of buying new wire for that plug but they only come in sets. The parts store guy had a kit that comes in pairs that include a new boot and spring looking connector. Does anyone know how to install these or is it a waste of time.Thanks for your help.

Aug 17, 2004 | 08:24 AM

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The kit that you mentioned sounds like a repair kit for a COP system which you dont have.
Your dealer probably stocks single wires.

Aug 17, 2004 | 09:00 AM

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Racerguy,thanks for your response. I also have a 2002 Expy with the same engine and it has the COP system.This kitwas for regular plug wires,it looked like you were suppose to slide the plug wire through the boot and attach the connector to it.I have no idea of how the connection is suppose to be made or if the plug wire should be cut or will it pull out of boot. I think I will call a dealer and see if they will sell a single wire.Thanks again.

Aug 17, 2004 | 07:01 PM

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That kit sounds pretty strange. It would be interesting to see how it is supposed to work.
Let us know how you make out with fixing the problem.

Aug 17, 2004 | 09:37 PM

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My apologies to sorta take this off subject but what is a COP system?

Aug 18, 2004 | 12:17 AM

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COP stands for Coil On Plug. Each spark plug has it's own coil sitting on top of it. They dont use spark plug wires.

Aug 18, 2004 | 07:18 AM

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Racerguy, I took your advise and went to the dealer,they sold me a single plug wire.It was the #8 cylinder,put new wire on and ol'97 is running strong again.
Thanks!