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Spark Plug Wires
Anyone know where I can get some Spark Plug Wires for a 1987 190e 2.3-16. Mercedes charges $236! Any aftermarket wires? Thanks.
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Original MB wires are solid copper, which is why they are so expensive (and good).
Aftermarket wires are a silicone / copper blend which doesn't last nearly as long, but is much cheaper. I've spoken to techs who've seen original wires still being used on 68-72 280 SEL 4.5's. FWIW, it seems that its not the wires that usually go bad, but the resistor ends, or boots. These are very cheap to replace, too.
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Paul S. 2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior. 79,200 miles. 1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron". |
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Have you tried Magnecor.com?
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I'll second the resistor tips idea. I had an intermittent miss. Took the car in, bad plug wires. Had them replaced for $280 (only owned the car for a couple of weeks, had no clue about what I as doing). I finally found a great MB mechanic and they informed me that they could have fixed it for $7 by replacing the bad wire end. Uggg! Live and learn.
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