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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Beru wires for a 2.0
Posted by: Phoenix914 Jan 19 2015, 10:32 AM
I am shopping for some new ignition wires while keeping a budget in mind. Especially considering that Beru wires have been recommended by several members here, the price of this set makes them a no brainer for me. The questions is, are they the correct wires for a '73 2.0? Other vendors don't list them for this engine. 
http://www.rmeuropean.com/Part-Number/Spark-Plug-Wire-Set-__108533611_BER_D4A8868E.aspx?LineItemId=4514d1bd-d950-4352-8d69-ab92f84177d8
Thanks to all!
Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Jan 19 2015, 10:43 AM
Those look like the ones. Short connectors. They also say they'll fit the 1.8, but they don't.
The Cap'n
Posted by: Phoenix914 Jan 19 2015, 10:55 AM
Cap'n, you were the primary advocate for Beru wires that came to mind when I asked about these, so thanks for your input. I was always confused about the "2 short and 2 long connectors" configuration that some of the wire sets have. They must have a purpose, but I didn't know what it was.
Looks like I will buy this set. 
Posted by: Tom_T Jan 19 2015, 11:10 AM
Well Kap'n answered it, but just have to compliment you Bryan on a beautiful Marathon 73 2L! 
That & Alaska Blue were the 2 colors I loved back when they were new, 
.... but being a starving college student 70-74 - I had to wait! 
I had to settle for the best used 2L I could find in 75, & it was (is) an early 73 MY 2L in L80E Light Ivory - which was Gold when I got it in Nov-Dec `75, Sahara Beige is under that, & I'd repainted it the 914 Copper in `76 & the 930 Anthracite Grey in `80 - which it has remained while sitting in my garage awaiting attention since the 5/85 mashing event by a sorority bimbo in the UCLA parking structure while I was in MBA classes! 
I'll be taking it back to L80E in my resto now.
IMHO - stock EFI 914s & 911s/912Es deserve quality OEM Bosch, Beru, etc. parts! 
Cheers! 
Tom
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Posted by: Larmo63 Jan 19 2015, 11:14 AM
Aren't the wires supposed to have seals to the tin?
Posted by: bdstone914 Jan 19 2015, 11:18 AM
Aren't the wires supposed to have seals to the tin?
They have the seals.
Posted by: Phoenix914 Jan 19 2015, 11:21 AM
Tom, thanks for your kind words. I'm trying to do right by this beautiful, old car, but usually there isn't enough time. My plan is to gather parts for a weekend-long tune-up and wrenching session that will hopefully get us back on the road. The time is close - I really want to drive it to Amelia Island in March.
L80E is a great color. I hope to see pictures of your car repainted soon!
Posted by: Phoenix914 Jan 19 2015, 11:22 AM
Aren't the wires supposed to have seals to the tin?
They have the seals.
They are hard to see at first glance because you see them edge-on in the picture.
Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Jan 19 2015, 12:19 PM
The long connectors are designed to fit the #2 and #4 spark plugs on a 1.7 or 1.8 car, which are pretty deep inside the cooling tin.
The Cap'n
Posted by: Phoenix914 Jan 19 2015, 12:28 PM
The long connectors are designed to fit the #2 and #4 spark plugs on a 1.7 or 1.8 car, which are pretty deep inside the cooling tin.
The Cap'n
Reason enough for me to be glad I didn't buy one of those sets. Thanks for clearing that up.
Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Jan 19 2015, 02:28 PM
The long connectors are designed to fit the #2 and #4 spark plugs on a 1.7 or 1.8 car, which are pretty deep inside the cooling tin.
The Cap'n
Reason enough for me to be glad I didn't buy one of those sets. Thanks for clearing that up.
Those 2 wires are shorter, too, because they don't have to reach as far.
The Cap'n
Posted by: Dave_Darling Jan 19 2015, 05:09 PM
And that's the main reason not to use 'em--because they're too short to fit! (Or to fit easily, at least!)
--DD
Posted by: Phoenix914 Jan 20 2015, 07:25 AM
The wires I have now are all too short. POS set from a flaps, when I didn't know any better. 
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