Ignition wire leaks?

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Re: Ignition wire leaks? #59390 04/27/02 07:18 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 237 Alexandria, VA G G Pappas Member
G Pappas Member G Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 237 Alexandria, VA	I read somewhere that you can test ignition wires for leaks by moving a "grounded" screwdriver over your wires in the dark. If there is a leak, then there will be an arc of electricity jumping from the wires to the screwdriver and down the grounded wire. Has anyone ever tried this? And is a "grounded" screwdriver something that you can buy at an automotive/tool store, or is it something that you need to make from scratch? 1996 Contour SE Sedan 4D (Royal Blue) Duratec V6 2.5L 24-valve DOHC Automatic 75,000 miles No Mods (unless you call the DMD a mod) Replaced EGR valve (gunked up), EVR (EGR VR), PCV valve, and evaporative emissions hose (cracked).

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