Did I screw up my spark plug wires?

So, I'm in the process of changing my spark plugs to 605's. When I pulled the plug wires off, two of the metal ends (of the plug wires) stayed on the old spark plugs. I had to get pliers to pull them off the plugs. I pushed the metal ends back up in the SP end, but I don't know if I got it far enough in. Dumb question: OK, two questions...Did I screw up my plug wires? Is that center core (whatever you want to call it) supposed to be attached to the metal thing or just make contact with it?

How old are wires, and what kind are they?

Most likely you'll need a new set.

Year and a half old. They are aftermarket, O'Rielly's lifetime warrenty. I think I paid $60 for them. They should replace them for free.

Ok I lied, I found the invoice...$30. I guess I'm goin to take off work and change the plug wires this morning since you're not telling me what I want to hear. Never fails, I try to do something simple and it turns into a cluster fµk. At least it's goin to be 80 degrees today!

She runs MUCH better now. I just can't decide if it runs better because I changed the plugs and wires or if it's because I cleaned and waxed her?

I know it's total , but does anyone else think their car runs better when it's clean??

Not really when it is clean as much as when I do some simple maintenence or repair to it. Even some simple light bulb replacement or such. I haven't cleanded the riv in a while so I will have to test that out.

Taking stuff out of the car adds about 20 hp.

the wax gives better air flow over the paint so you have less drag thats like 3 seconds off your 1/4 miles time


but i notice it runs better when clean too

Wow Jack, this happened to me yesterday when I was checking a plug that is known to be laden with ash. All of my 104s are fine but my car is running like shiznit!! Whenever I accelerate too hard I get severe bucks....like fuel insn't being delieverd fast enough bucks, not tranny bucks..haha Grrr. I really think its the wires...back to Napa I go for a replacement.....

It's your wires, 95% certain. OEM are the best, Imo. They'll often last 100k miles.

could be a dirty maf. they can cause wierd problems at mid throttle+. if wires dont fix it then buy a $3 can of intake/maf cleaner and spray it down, at the very least you'll have a clean intake and get proper readings from the maf.

Or my problem with coil packs sounded similar. Make sure they are good.

My bet is on the plug wires!

Update: It was the wires....good thing I bought the Beldens, lifetime guarantee. I went to Napa and replaced the set...no cost