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HT Leads - talk to me! Mar 27, 2018 16:29:50 GMT

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Post by wannabe on Mar 27, 2018 16:29:50 GMT

Just looking to get things together for a service and am wondering about HT leads...

My current ones are about 18 months old and were from DoctorMX5:

mighty5s.com/post/12295/thread

Should I replace them?

Which diameters do we need for N/A and Forced Induction?

Which ones are the best quality?? (I've seen various ones for sale from Doctor MX5, ebay (Jackson Racing ones and 'Genuine Lucas' ones), Autolink, MX5Parts...)

I've had no issues with the DoctorMX5 ones but, you know, if there are better ones...

Ta muchly!!

Last Edit: Mar 27, 2018 16:33:20 GMT by wannabe

Rasc Chats A Bit Nutz troll apparently Posts: 130	HT Leads - talk to me! Mar 27, 2018 17:47:08 GMT wannabe likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Rasc on Mar 27, 2018 17:47:08 GMT At 18 months old keep them. They last years not months.
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blue10ae New Here Posts: 14	HT Leads - talk to me! Mar 27, 2018 20:29:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by blue10ae on Mar 27, 2018 20:29:17 GMT Yep, can't fault the Jackson racing ones.

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wannabe Needs To Get A Life Posts: 3,185	HT Leads - talk to me! Mar 28, 2018 9:15:19 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wannabe on Mar 28, 2018 9:15:19 GMT Thanks all! I think I'll leave them for the moment, even if new ones are only about £11.30 from Autolink lol

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HT Leads - talk to me! Jul 7, 2018 19:54:34 GMT

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Post by jonathanlc on Jul 7, 2018 19:54:34 GMT

Magnecor every time. I use the 8.5mm leads, bomb proof!

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HT Leads - talk to me! Jul 7, 2018 21:24:44 GMT

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Post by wannabe on Jul 7, 2018 21:24:44 GMT

FWIW I did change my leads the other week for the 8mm or 8.5mm ones from autolink (listed as 11.30+VAT IIRC) and it has helped my misfire issue, although it seems to be something much more expensive and valve-related might be the underlying issue... lol

Last Edit: Jul 7, 2018 21:33:02 GMT by wannabe

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