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BirchMarauder
02-01-2012, 02:01 PM
got them from the ebay link, went and opened them up and one of the ring thingies in the middle of the wire was broken but still attached and when I touched it, it shattered in my hand. all of the other ones have that metal ring. is it important? I called the number on the yellow paper and left a message but haven't heard back yet. the picture shows the one with and without the ring. HELP!
babbage
02-01-2012, 02:06 PM
It's a powder coated iron ferrite core. Important for RF reduction, not critical for engine operation.
MOTOWN
02-01-2012, 02:08 PM
Thats an emi suppresion ring that shields the connector from electro magnetic interference, contact the seller and tell them what you have they should replace it
BirchMarauder
02-01-2012, 02:08 PM
so if 1 of them is missing, I can still use it, but will I notice noises and junk? I can't have noises. I hate noises. lol
MOTOWN
02-01-2012, 02:19 PM
You wont notice a thing! ask me how i know??
BirchMarauder
02-01-2012, 02:21 PM
I have another question. which end of the connector connects to the plug? the short end or the long end?
MOTOWN
02-01-2012, 02:25 PM
I have another question. which end of the connector connects to the plug? the short end or the long end?

The long end:P
BirchMarauder
02-01-2012, 02:34 PM
i called, they are sending me a new one. YAY!
Mercguy04
02-02-2012, 06:10 AM
Good to hear that, I ordered a set. Need to inspect as soon as they arrive.
BirchMarauder
02-07-2012, 05:51 PM
Got replacement today by FedEx. That didn't take long.
RF Overlord
02-07-2012, 06:21 PM
The long end:PSeriously, does it matter? I don't think I paid any attention when I installed them...
stryker
02-07-2012, 06:29 PM
got them from the ebay link, went and opened them up and one of the ring thingies in the middle of the wire was broken but still attached and when I touched it, it shattered in my hand. all of the other ones have that metal ring. is it important? I called the number on the yellow paper and left a message but haven't heard back yet. the picture shows the one with and without the ring. HELP! :confused: ????????? :dunno:
MOTOWN
02-07-2012, 07:17 PM
Seriously, does it matter? I don't think I paid any attention when I installed them...

I can only qoute what the directions says
BirchMarauder
02-08-2012, 12:38 PM
i did a test fit of the long end of the connector to the spark plug today after I checked the gap and noticed that the connector is alittle loose after i've seated it as far as it will go on the plug. is this normal? if not what tips do you have for me. thanks. also, am I right about the picture??
Spectragod
02-08-2012, 02:51 PM
My set has short ends on both ends, WTFO?
Marauderjack
02-08-2012, 03:04 PM
My set has short ends on both ends, WTFO?

On the older ones both ends were the same!!:D
BirchMarauder
02-08-2012, 03:17 PM
do I just pinch the end alittle bit to make it fit better?
MOTOWN
02-08-2012, 03:24 PM
do I just pinch the end alittle bit to make it fit better?

Bingo!:banana2:
BirchMarauder
02-08-2012, 03:36 PM
Damn I'm smart
MOTOWN
02-08-2012, 03:40 PM
Let me know what you think of them after the install and test drive
Spectragod
02-08-2012, 03:43 PM
On the older ones both ends were the same!!:D

Oh great, I got the old style.............:rolleyes:
BirchMarauder
02-08-2012, 05:25 PM
Let me know what you think of them after the install and test drive

Will do. I'm hoping for a big difference after.
Spectragod
02-08-2012, 06:11 PM
I am doubting I'll be able to tell a difference.........
MOTOWN
02-08-2012, 06:47 PM
I am doubting I'll be able to tell a difference.........

Yeah thats what i thought! untill i started it up thing i noticed was a much smoother idle, and better throttle response

Yeah i know you have great throttle response!
DarkCloud03
02-08-2012, 06:51 PM
The long end:P

Thats what she said....
Spectragod
02-08-2012, 06:58 PM
Yeah thats what i thought! untill i started it up thing i noticed was a much smoother idle, and better throttle response

Yeah i know you have great throttle response!

Well, you know I have a rough idle ever since it went to Lidio's place, I don't think these will smooth it out. It does have great throttle response though....:burnout:
BirchMarauder
02-11-2012, 10:25 AM
Changed the plugs and connectors today. after I put everything back together and started it up I noticed a bad hesitation at low rpms while accelerating. started to think it was one or more COP's. after re-investigating under the hood I noticed I forgot to connect the rubber hose to the air intake. that connected, took it for another test drive and its perfect. notice a lot better response, seems alittle stronger as well but then again i do drive a 4 cyclinder ranger daily.