High Voltage cables to B230F - Volvo 740

From what I hear on Turbobricks, Bosch cable are crap.

Regards,

Boris Mohar

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Just a thought......

A couple years ago, I wanted to replace the plug wires on my '89 240... prices seemed excessive, so I bought a cheap set of wires for a Ford or Chevy V8 at Walmart (about $8, as I recall), and picked out 5 wires that were about right length for the 4 plugs and the coil. They have worked fine, no problems at all, although I will probably do another replacement this summer, again using cheap, generic wires.....

Either will be fine, just get the Bosch if they're cheaper.

I've heard negative things about the Bosch also. Never heard anything about the ScanTechs. From what I have heard Bougicords are the best. I picked up a set on Ebay cheap, something like $15. and have not had a problem on my b230ft. They go for about $40. Eeuroparts and TCP.

Dave

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I've found the Cables named "BOUGICORD" ! The seller said that this cables were better than others, the price is good (25 Euro for complet). What do You think about this?

The B230 pulls a fast one on us - the connections at the distributor cap are... ahh... unique. Okay, they are weird.

Mike

Bougicord cables are OEM, exact fit and last about 60,000 miles.

Bob

Bougicord is the OEM supplier, they're what Volvo originally sold on the car, rebranded with the Volvo name of course.

HuH???? Bosch are NEVER cheaper. You should have said to get Bosch if they are the most expensive. I'll never buy Bosch again, particularly if there is another alternative...just like I'll never buy another Volvo...after having bought TWELVE new ones since 1967.

How so???? That's all you're going to say? How are they unique? How are they weird? Anecdotal opinions don't really mean too much unless you supply a few simple details.

Bougicord is NOT oem. What are you talking about? HuH? If they were oem, the dealer would be selling them .

Can you back up that statement with a modicum of proof?

If you looked at one you'd know what we mean and no further explanation would be necessary. It's not too hard to figure out so long as you know to take a close look at the cap.

From the catalog of iPD, one of the most respectable suppliers of Volvo replacement and upgrade parts there is.

Of course the ones you buy from the dealer have "Volvo" stamped on them but they're manufactured by Bougicord.

You're loud, but are you well informed? You have popped the hood, haven't you?

I have no idea why I should bother, given that you're an argumentative little trollboy, but Bougiecord are OEM on most vehicles made in Europe. They work fine (it's really hard not to with modern materials). Eventually they fail by the white centre core going brittle and probably the end cap falling off.

A better lead though is almost anything made of silicone. They last longer without embrittling. As there is no measurable difference in performance, then reliability is all you can really ask for. Get a brand that makes vehicle specific sets, with end caps moulded to be the right shape. A "bend to fit" cap (like the execrable Hotwires) doesn't fit anything particularly well and has poor moisture proofing.

Best plug leads of all are Lucas (yes, Lucas) - the red silicone ones.

I'd be interested to know just what is wrong with Bosch

Just avoid Hotwires.

The cables are generally too long to fir nicely, and the coil end connectors are wrong for the rear mounted distributor cap.

Bob

Sounds like it's the wrong set of wires for that car then, dunno, I bought Magnecore wires for my cars several years ago, they were expensive but they have a lifetime warranty and are still in pristine condition so I think it was worth it.