IGNITION LEADS

[WHITESTAG]

Hi guys!

My mk2 fitted -orriginal v8 has had a LUMINITION fitted....

no probs- but am curious about fitting " performance silicone type" ( RIMMERS GCL132MS) instead of orriginal green type fitted...has anybody out there in Stag land fitted? and is their any obvious improvements??

:dude:CHEERS!

PHIL

[Chris810]

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No!

[mjheathcote]

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The original green OEM leads are rubbish, even new ones can fail quickly. Saying that, if you have a set they are working, they are working and I don't think you can tell the difference over silicon ones...but for how long?

I had a set of Hella 7mm silicon leads for nearly 20 years before swopping for a custom set of 8mm Magnecor silicon leads.

I only changed them for they had become scruffy, still serviceable.

Like most things, you get what you pay for!

Cheers,

Mike

[Chris810]

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I bought a reel of copper cored lead 10m I think and some end pieces from the interweb, and I made them up myself as I was unhappy with the length of some of the standard leads ( very untidy you know) plus the cable I bought was a nice yellow colour. Worked for 20 years no problem!

[Dave M]

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Just fitted a set of the Rimmers leads, big improvement over my 9 year old green leads. Bit fiddly getting the lengths right, more of a problem on my Stag due to the coil being moved in the past. As someone else said you get what you pay for and I wouldnt bother with the original green type leads.

Cheers

Dave

[John Wright]

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I agree, don't bother with cheap leads. I also fitted new ditributor cap and rotor at the same time. Made a big improvement.

John

[WildStag]

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If you have not already come across it, do take a look at the LDPart website at http://www.ldpart.co.uk - specialises in Stag spares and currently offering a very reasonably priced (£19.27) complete ignition lead set. Each lead comes with little number label so even a complete dipstick like myself can get it right! Distributor cap also available for under a tenner. Lots of useful advice, tips and links as well.

Usual disclaimer of having no connection other than as a satisfied customer - order turnround time is awesome. LDPart's proprietor, Peter Howells, ocasionally posts to this forum and is an active SOC member.

[WHITESTAG]

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:dude:Hi Wildstag!

Thanks for tip! and all guys for the info!!! ....conclusion gonna ditch the green uns on balance of all opinions!!!

CHEERS TO ALL!

:dude:PHIL

[Cheesy]

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Phil,

If you intend to use the original cam cover clips, you'll have to watch for going too big on the diameter of the leads. There's a chance you could damage thicker leads by cramming them into the clips.

Just a thought!

[WHITESTAG]

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:dude:Thanks for tip Cheesy! all most welcome!!!!! ......I keep lookin out for your STAG!? sure our paths will cross one day!!!

:dude:All the best!

PHIL

[mjheathcote]

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Valid point but I find my 8mm leads clip in fine with very little force

Cheesy wrote:

Phil,

If you intend to use the original cam cover clips, you'll have to watch for going too big on the diameter of the leads. There's a chance you could damage thicker leads by cramming them into the clips.

Just a thought!