I went to replace the two spark plug wires on my newly acquired SLK230 and found that the factory replacement is the wire only and a special crimping tool is needed to fit them into the old ends which are to be re-used. Talk about flashback to the 1970s! Why can't they just offer the entire wire assembly, ends and all if that's what a customer wants to buy? Can't it be a more cost effective use of a tech's time to just replace the entire thing than to fidget around making up a wire assembly? And the crimping tool cost $150! So, now I guess I either have to make up the assembly myself or buy aftermarket wires, which is what I am leaning towards but like to use OE whenever possible...any other choices??

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Marty D.

2013 C300 4Matic
1984 BMW 733i
2013 Lincoln MKz