I'm almost ready to say screw it and sell it... On break in it went well and then today I go out there just checking everything over.. 2 plug boots totally melted and another on it's way.. Just don't know what to do.. I finally got a set of thinner straight msd wires to fit and they melt? I also had plug boots on them but apparently it didn't help, if there touching the header with the plug boots and all will they just keep melting? Or would there be another reason..? Like spilled oil on a few? Because I did leak some oil out the day before but I'd think there would be more of them hit with the oil.. Anyone have ideas what to do? this is getting ridiculous Forgot to mention aswell the one was #4 and it barely even touches the header.. Just the top half inch of the plug wire thick part..
You really can't have any part of the wire/boot touching the header or it will burn or melt. Do you have dividers to help keep them away from the headers like these? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRO-66220/?rtype=10 Like Mike said, how about sending us a picture of the issue so we can try and see the problem. Here is a picture of mine a year ago..................
uploading pics right now...i switched #8 to a 45* and it isnt touching anymore...i guess i could switch all drivers side to 45* and they might be alright then (used a old 45* accel rubber i had, switched it over) you will see in the pics i had my car run for like 5mins today and melted #6 so i taped it for the pic lol..shows how it sorta should be sitting there.
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On the MSD wires you can bend the boot and it will stay where you bend it. I've used the socks before and have never had any luck..........they burn and so does the wire inside if they have direct contact with the header tube.............I think if you get some dividers it will help the wires come out straight from the plugs and keep them off the headers.......................IMHO
i have a set of dividers that i took off as they were not doing anything..the drivers side on 5,6,7 are just too tight..i thought my battle was over when i actually got something to go on them..but either way it looks as if theres no getting around them touching that side..i could beat the header back with a hammer a little? but that wont really help exhaust flow any, thats for sure plus i dont even know how much room i could even get with doing that.
yes because nothing would even fit on my plugs. then i found that the only thing that would fit the drivers side is these straight ones..and now im melting.
I think if you ditch the socks, get a couple of pairs of dividers like I have pictured with the allen screws to tighten them together and position them outboard of the valve cover you will help hold the wires up and away from the headers....................pounding the headers will not accomplish much except ruining your headers......................wish you were closer or I'd come over and show you. In all the pictures it just looks like your wires are drooping..........with the dividers you can make them go any direction you want and keep them off the headers..................IMHO
i totally get what your saying and it will work on the passenger side.. but if i put a plug wire on driver side (5,6,for sure and maybe 7) and pulled on it as hard as i could before it broke..it still wouldn't get off that header i put these 2 pics in my other thread to show the clearance i was working with. http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/515/img1187z.jpg/ http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/515/img1187z.jpg/
First of all what heads do you have and second are those 6901 headers. I went out and looked at mine and took a couple pictures and I have tons of room for my wires, here is a couple pics just to compare sorry about the blurriness
Wow...............now I see the problem. How about looking for some short plugs, I know they used to make them. If not, then wrap the headers...........and keep the socks. You would think the manufacturer could make a set of headers that would really fit the Maverick.............
yellow75, i am running RHS heads..after this joke i would not ever recommend them. i looked for short plugs and the local store didn't have any in the style i need id have to check into it and see if they can order some in for me...does the header wrap actually work that good? i've never had any expericance with it...cause if its gonna save me ill get it asap(hope it aint too thick)..i gotta get it before i start my car again.
A friend of mine had this problem and he got some metal tubes off of the ignition wires on a 2002 Dodge Caravan. They are aluminum and slip right over the wire ends. There are small dimples on each end so that air can pass through the tube. I'd try that! It won't cost much and may solve your problem!
