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> Beru wires for a 2.0, Are these the correct ones?
Phoenix914
post Jan 19 2015, 10:32 AM
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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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

http://www.rmeuropean.com/Part-Number/Spar...69-ab92f84177d8

Thanks to all!
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post Jan 19 2015, 10:43 AM
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Those look like the ones. Short connectors. They also say they'll fit the 1.8, but they don't.

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post Jan 19 2015, 10:55 AM
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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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Jan 19 2015, 11:10 AM
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Well Kap'n answered it, but just have to compliment you Bryan on a beautiful Marathon 73 2L! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)

That & Alaska Blue were the 2 colors I loved back when they were new, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
.... but being a starving college student 70-74 - I had to wait! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

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! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

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! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jan 19 2015, 11:14 AM
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Aren't the wires supposed to have seals to the tin?
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post Jan 19 2015, 11:18 AM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Jan 19 2015, 11:14 AM) *

Aren't the wires supposed to have seals to the tin?


They have the seals.
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post Jan 19 2015, 11:21 AM
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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!
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post Jan 19 2015, 11:22 AM
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QUOTE(bdstone914 @ Jan 19 2015, 12:18 PM) *

QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Jan 19 2015, 11:14 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.
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post Jan 19 2015, 12:19 PM
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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.

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post Jan 19 2015, 12:28 PM
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QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Jan 19 2015, 01:19 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.

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Reason enough for me to be glad I didn't buy one of those sets. Thanks for clearing that up.
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post Jan 19 2015, 02:28 PM
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QUOTE(Phoenix914 @ Jan 19 2015, 10:28 AM) *

QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Jan 19 2015, 01:19 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.

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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.

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post Jan 19 2015, 05:09 PM
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Those 2 wires are shorter, too, because they don't have to reach as far.


And that's the main reason not to use 'em--because they're too short to fit! (Or to fit easily, at least!)

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post Jan 20 2015, 07:25 AM
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The wires I have now are all too short. POS set from a flaps, when I didn't know any better. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)
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