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Old 08-07-2006, 11:21 PM
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Re: arcing spark plug boots

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Originally Posted by Defective
It's a 1990 3.1l v6.

Before I go buy a new set of wires & plugs & the correct socket...

What will cause arcing at the #4 spark plug boot? Am I right & the plug wires are just used up? Or, is it likely that the plug itself is buggered? Or, is there something else I should watch out for?

Last summer, My wife limped it into the shop with a plug that had blown itself apart & I was told they replaced all 6 plugs and put a used wire in to replace the one connected to the blown plug. I was under the impression it was the #2 plug but may be mistaken.

Any quick thoughts?
May be either one.
What kind of plugs did they put in in?
On a 3.1 always go for a good set of plug wire when ever the plugs are replaced.
A bad plug wire will make them go crazy.
If it is arcing replace the hole set and have a look at the plugs to.
And make sure to use the AC delco plugs the good book calls for.
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