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mutleybird · #16 10-31-2018, 04:51 AM

06-558 Kingsborne Spark Plug Wires Ignition Wire Set

Rob Pruijt · #17 10-31-2018, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by lsmalley

Bosch no longer makes spark plug wires. I contacted them directly and they told me that they will no longer be manufacturing spark plug wires as they are becoming obsolete.

These days it is not very clear who makes what and where.
It is possible that Bosch spark plug wires are now made in the well known peoples republic in the east, but they still sell them (at least in Europe).

The Bosch number is: 0 986 356 332

Rob

Hit Man X · #18 10-31-2018, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by lsmalley

Bosch no longer makes spark plug wires. I contacted them directly and they told me that they will no longer be manufacturing spark plug wires as they are becoming obsolete.

Makes complete sense.

Kingsborne will make them. I had them build a set for an E23 745i Turbo that has an inductive pickup on the No 1 wire for feeding the KLR (knock/boost box) cylinder timing information.

You can also choose 7 or 8mm.

And pick colors if that is your thing.

FWIW, my pal had a set made for his 400E reusing his old ends. Ran him under $100.

Zulfiqar · #19 10-31-2018, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Hit Man X

Makes complete sense.

Kingsborne will make them. I had them build a set for an E23 745i Turbo that has an inductive pickup on the No 1 wire for feeding the KLR (knock/boost box) cylinder timing information.

You can also choose 7 or 8mm.

And pick colors if that is your thing.

FWIW, my pal had a set made for his 400E reusing his old ends. Ran him under $100.

This is the best way IMO, A local mom/pop shop that sells batteries here have this service for battery cables and spark plug cables too. Quite low cost too and their crimping tools are great items from ye-olde american manufacturing.

lsmalley · #20 10-31-2018, 01:29 PM

well if some shop can make the wires then so can the op if he is mechanically inclined. Go to the junk yard ans find a set of wires from a similar car and strip it down to see how its built. then go and buy the materials and make your own. I did this when I could not find any non-resistor spark plugs. I ended up making my own from a set of resistor plugs.

RPM55 · #21 11-01-2018, 07:43 AM

The original wires very rarely fail. It is usually the resistor ends that fail and they can be replaced without replacing the whole wire. The ends unscrew off of the wire.

85 DSEL · #22 11-01-2018, 08:13 AM

Ok.

So, I've gotten plenty of information to digest! I'm not being making my own, provided I can find the proper wire at a reasonable cost and find the time - which I think I can around the holidays.

They're has been a suggestion of a source - "Kingsworth" or something of the sort. Is there another couple sources online worth mentioning? There isn't much of a market for used plug wiring but I sure hate to waste these good NGK silicone wires with not more than 15K miles on them...

Thanks
Dale

85 DSEL · #23 11-01-2018, 08:15 AM

EDIT: meant to say...

So, I've gotten plenty of information to digest! I'm not beyond making my own, pro.....

RPM55 · #24 11-02-2018, 12:58 PM

As was mentioned above , it appears Bosch long longer makes plug wire sets. A quick internet search reveals that Beru plug wire sets are still available for around $85. I would not hesitate to use Beru products. I also found that the individual parts are still available but are not a good option money wise. The resistor ends list for$22.50 each and the bulk wire is $20 a meter.

If you still have the original wire set you may could repair them but if you need more than 4 resistor ends it would be cheaper to buy a complete set of Beru wires.