spark plug wire question

msunkenberg · Post by **msunkenberg** » 08 Mar 2006, 20:46

i recently got this 81 volvo 244 dl.

last weekend i went to change the plugs and install ngk's.

when i went to put the wire on the first plug, i found it odd that the wire would not fit. i looked at the bosch plug and noticed that the end that mates to the wire was not flared (like every other spark plug i have ever seen) but instead had more a straight pin looking end. also the wire had a metal piece around where it connected to the wire.

i thought "oh wierd german stuff (bosch being the wired german thingy, not the volvo)" and ordered a set of bosch plugs from a volvo place online. much to my surprise they showed up and had ends just like the NGK plugs.

any idea whats with the plugs and wires in the car? i guess i should just buy a new set of wires and use the NGK plugs?

any info would be appreciated,

thanks,

mike

wetbackZO · Post by **wetbackZO** » 08 Mar 2006, 21:33

I guess you could remove the "tip" of the plug where the wire clips on. It should screw off. then the wires will fit...hope this helps...G/L

msunkenberg · Post by **msunkenberg** » 08 Mar 2006, 21:45

balls....

problem solved, thanks a bunch.

still makes no sense with these wires, but if i can get it to work, why not.

thanks again,

mike