Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: marios on March 22, 2012, 05:34:33

Title: Spark plug wires - which set to buy
Post by: marios on March 22, 2012, 05:34:33

I need to replace all of the wires and was wondering which one you guys would recommend I get and where to get it.
Appreciate the feedback.
Mario

Title: Re: Spark plug wires - which set to buy
Post by: franjo_66 on March 22, 2012, 08:38:13

Hi Mario

I think that the type of ignition system (eg original, transistorized, aftermarket electronic, etc) as well as year of your car comes into play when choosing the right leads.

I have just fitted an aftermarket 123 distributor together with a Bosch hi-energy red coil on my 1965 230SL. I used the OEM style leads made by Karyln. These have copper cores with Bakelite ends and no resistors.

If you do a forum search on "spark leads" you will get quite a bit of information.

Regards
Franjo

Title: Re: Spark plug wires - which set to buy
Post by: marios on March 22, 2012, 16:01:49

Thank you. I found the part in auto haus az

Title: Re: Spark plug wires - which set to buy
Post by: mrfatboy on March 22, 2012, 19:50:40

Mario,

I just bought my complete set here in San Marcos.  Just drive up there and pick them up.  You are on 5-8 miles away :)

http://kingsborne.com/

Talk to Kris.

Title: Re: Spark plug wires - which set to buy
Post by: Jordan on March 22, 2012, 20:15:13

Kris, I don't know if Kingsborne have the correct plugs listed for the 230SL as the engine they list is incorrect.

Title: Re: Spark plug wires - which set to buy
Post by: mrfatboy on March 22, 2012, 20:45:43

They didn't have the correct complete set for the 280sl.  They custom made them for me on the spot.  I just brought in my old plugs and they matched to length.

They used the VESO 105 distributor connector and I believe the ZLE 130 connector (which is not on the website)which is a little longer.  I think it's supposed to be the ZLE 120 but they don't have those.

http://www.beruparts.com/product.sc?productId=227&categoryId=12


I don't know the differences if any between the 280 and 230 plug set.

Title: Re: Spark plug wires - which set to buy
Post by: 66andBlue on March 23, 2012, 00:50:49

Quote from: mrfatboy on March 22, 2012, 20:45:43

.... I don't know the differences if any between the 280 and 230 plug set. ...

It is all described here: http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=12919.msg87587#msg87587
The main difference is on the distributor end.
280SL connectors are bent 90 degree - just like your VESO 105 (0 300 513 105) -{I believe you mistyped when you wrote VES 105}- whereas 230SL connectors should be straight up connectors.  The current WVES 1 (0 300 413 101) BERU connector might be suitable for a 230SL distributor connector since it has a wood screw for the 7mm diameter cable connection.

On the spark plug end the (almost) original connector was a ZLE 120 (0 300 062 101) - it was about 25 mm shorter (total length 103 mm) than the ZLE 130 (total length 128 mm) that you got.

Title: Re: Spark plug wires - which set to buy
Post by: marios on March 24, 2012, 16:42:09

Thanks for the feedback guys! Everyone here is so helpful.
Thanks!!