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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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Hello all,
I just got some GMPP plug wires to replace my stockers. Yes, spare me
the MSD/Taylor, et. al lectures Anywho, it looks like on the plug end of the wires, there is a hint of green goo. Would this be dielectric grease? If so, does it appear there is enough?
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PS: The gmpp parts description says these are 8mm wires. However, they are stamped "7mm" on the gray boot end
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 12:28 AM
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I always use a liberal amount of dielectric grease on the spark plug boots. I would use more than what's in the picture. JMHO.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 12:37 AM
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Yeah, I put a huge glob in every boot and all over the spark plug tip.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 07:11 AM
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I assemble all my wires using dielectric grease its clear not green though.

Taylors are inferior by the way...LOL
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 07:23 AM
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Nice looking wires. Where did you get them at? Local parts dealer?
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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You got a GM part # on those?
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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Part #12495519 - $52.00 + all other charges from gm parts direct.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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I ordered them from my dealer. They were a little cheaper than GMpartsdirect due to free shipping from the GM warehouse.

Thanks for the responses. I will get more grease.
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Originally Posted by Navy Blue 01 B4C
Part #12495519 - $52.00 + all other charges from gm parts direct.
My wires are a better deal.
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