Quick Spark plug wire question...

[Andyjman83]

Hey guys,
I just replaced the exhaust manifolds on my 98 mountaineer 5.0. I got rid of the tubular style ones which were both cracked, and went to the cast style. I have read that when you go with the cast style, that you need the newer style plug wires with the heat shields on the wires. My question is, what is the correct position of the wires that have the heat shields? what cylinders get them, and which ones don't. If someone with a 99 or newer v8 mountaineer or explorer has a pic of their plug wires that would help a ton. Thanks guys

Andy

 

[1998Exp]

The heat shields are on #3 and #4 .

Hey guys,
I just replaced the exhaust manifolds on my 98 mountaineer 5.0. I got rid of the tubular style ones which were both cracked, and went to the cast style. I have read that when you go with the cast style, that you need the newer style plug wires with the heat shields on the wires. My question is, what is the correct position of the wires that have the heat shields? what cylinders get them, and which ones don't. If someone with a 99 or newer v8 mountaineer or explorer has a pic of their plug wires that would help a ton. Thanks guys

Andy

 

[Andyjman83]

And i assume 7 and 8 on the other side? The wire set has 4 that are shielded.


Thanks again bud i appreciate it, i figured while i was changing the trans, belt, intake gaskets, exhaust manifolds, water pump, plugs, i should do wires lol.

 

[1998Exp]

Looked more carefully at the old OEM set that I still have lying around -- easier than crawling behind the wheels. You are right, and 3 , 4, 7, and 8 are shielded. Each shield is different, as you can see in the attached photo:
http://postimg.org/image/4xm47t6v5/

And i assume 7 and 8 on the other side? The wire set has 4 that are shielded./QUOTE]

 

[Andyjman83]

Dude, you guys kick butt thank you soo much