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Spark Plug TipsThe spark plugs use a standard 5/8" spark plug (deep well) socket. I then use a spring-loaded universal joint and a speed wrench with an eight inch extension. Also, with I lubricate the spark plug threads with Permatex anti-seize lubricant (grease). This effectively prevents galling between the steel spark plug threads and aluminum heads.Respecting choice of spark plugs, I have tried Split Fires; and noticed no differences. Right now I am using NDs with good life on the plugs. Recently, a friend who is involved with Chevrolet motor development dyno tested the new Bosch Plus-4 platinum plugs; and produced eight more horsepower on his test-mule motor. I tried them in my car and noticed an immediate improvement. Bosch claims to have 97% of applications, but so far I am unable to find a Bosch application for the Venture. The ignition wires on my 86 Venture gradually degraded. They are a simple antiquated design consisting of copper wiring with resistors in the spark plug connectors. BMW and VW abandoned this design before 1986. You can use the newer spiral wound wires such as Taylor wires, but the problem is that the coils are designed to accept a copper/metal wire, and it is difficult to slip the newer wires into the threaded nut on the coil. I found a wire that would slip through with just a bit of lubrication. It is the Magnecor wire. www.magnecor.com . Magnecor will tell you that it is difficult to mate their wires with our coils. Not to worry. Merely cross hatch cut the end of the wire with a razor blade about 1/8 " deep. This exposes the core of the wire so that it easily meet the prong of the coil. Rey Kirkman
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