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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 01:19 AM
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So i have a 1998 Land Rover disco and i want to upgrade the wires and plugs But on apex it says that the 8mm wont fit on a 98...True?

How hard of a DYI job is this?
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 01:20 AM
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Also Also is one set 4? or is it the complete 8?
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 05:45 AM
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A complete set of plug wires is 8, and they sell them for the '98.
For a never done it before person it will take 2 hrs or so, I can do my truck plugs and wires in under a hour.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 05:55 AM
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The same wires fit your 98 as fit any D1 with the 4.0. Changing the plugs and wires is a simple process but take your time and do one wire at a time so you don't cross wires. The hardest part of the job is fitting the larger 8mm wires into the holders for the factory 7mm. Takes a little force but it can be done.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by AK Rover
The same wires fit your 98 as fit any D1 with the 4.0. Changing the plugs and wires is a simple process but take your time and do one wire at a time so you don't cross wires. The hardest part of the job is fitting the larger 8mm wires into the holders for the factory 7mm. Takes a little force but it can be done.
hammer and duct tape
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by sloppyjoe
hammer and duct tape
Dont forget the torch too.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 11:22 PM
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Per Linda at Apex the correct part number for 4.0 Disco I Magnecors is 80142. On their website you would choose 99 Disco I 4.0.

I ordered mine yesterday and the discount code does not apply to magnecors.
 

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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 04:38 AM
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FWIW, if you're talking about Bosch Platinums, there have been a lot of reported problems with using those in D1's. A few people say they haven't had issues.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by grussell
Per Linda at Apex the correct part number for 4.0 Disco I Magnecors is 80142. On their website you would choose 99 Disco I 4.0.

I ordered mine yesterday and the discount code does not apply to magnecors.
Didnt you say that you used the discount? Or was it somebody else?
 
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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I'm using NGK Platinums and Magnecor right now. They were a definite upgrade over the STI wires and Champion plugs.

Get some dielectric grease and use plenty of it on the boots.
 
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