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High Voltage cables to B230F - Volvo 740

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sq1euo - 07 Feb 2006 14:19 GMT
Hallow!
What cables of the High Voltage do you use in your own B230F? I have at
choice Bosch and ScenTech (ScenTech are more expensive and I do not know
which to buy? Give me the advice which cables are better. I'vo got Volvo 740
with B230F motor with LH 2.2 version.

All the best....

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Boris Mohar - 07 Feb 2006 18:31 GMT
>Hallow!
>What cables of the High Voltage do you use in your own B230F? I have at
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>
>All the best....

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

Regards,

Boris Mohar

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Perry Noid - 07 Feb 2006 19:38 GMT
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.....
Michael Pardee - 08 Feb 2006 22:40 GMT
> Just a thought......
>
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> no problems at all, although I will probably do another replacement this
> summer, again using cheap, generic wires.....

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

Mike
Administrator - 12 Feb 2006 22:24 GMT
>>Just a thought......
>>
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>
> Mike

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.
James Sweet - 13 Feb 2006 06:08 GMT
>>> Just a thought......
>>>
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> Anecdotal opinions don't really mean too much unless you supply a few
> simple details.

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.
James Sweet - 08 Feb 2006 03:44 GMT
> Hallow!
> What cables of the High Voltage do you use in your own B230F? I have at
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>
> All the best....

Either will be fine, just get the Bosch if they're cheaper.
Administrator - 12 Feb 2006 22:21 GMT
>> Hallow!
>> What cables of the High Voltage do you use in your own B230F? I have
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>
> Either will be fine, just get the Bosch if they're cheaper.

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.
Andrew McKenna - 14 Feb 2006 11:28 GMT
>>> Hallow!
>>> What cables of the High Voltage do you use in your own B230F? I have
[quoted text clipped - 12 lines]
> alternative...just like I'll never buy another Volvo...after having
> bought TWELVE new ones since 1967.
You're loud, but are you well informed?  You have popped the hood,
haven't you?

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tom.dave@gmail.com - 08 Feb 2006 04:04 GMT
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
sq1euo - 08 Feb 2006 15:28 GMT
> Hallow!
> What cables of the High Voltage do you use in your own B230F? I have at
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>
> All the best....

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?

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User - 09 Feb 2006 03:35 GMT
> > Hallow!
> > What cables of the High Voltage do you use in your own B230F? I have at
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
> were better than others, the price is good (25 Euro for complet).
> What do You think about this?

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

Bob
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Administrator - 12 Feb 2006 22:25 GMT
>>>Hallow!
>>>What cables of the High Voltage do you use in your own B230F? I have at
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>
> Bob
Bougicord is NOT oem.
What are you talking about?  HuH?
If they were oem, the dealer would be selling them .
James Sweet - 09 Feb 2006 07:20 GMT
>>Hallow!
>>What cables of the High Voltage do you use in your own B230F? I have at
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
> were better than others, the price is good (25 Euro for complet).
> What do You think about this?

Bougicord is the OEM supplier, they're what Volvo originally sold on the
car, rebranded with the Volvo name of course.
Administrator - 12 Feb 2006 22:26 GMT
>>> Hallow!
>>> What cables of the High Voltage do you use in your own B230F? I have
[quoted text clipped - 10 lines]
> Bougicord is the OEM supplier, they're what Volvo originally sold on the
> car, rebranded with the Volvo name of course.

Can you back up that statement with a modicum of proof?
James Sweet - 13 Feb 2006 06:13 GMT
>> Bougicord is the OEM supplier, they're what Volvo originally sold on
>> the car, rebranded with the Volvo name of course.
>
> Can you back up that statement with a modicum of proof?

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

http://www.ipdusa.com/ProductsCat.aspx?CategoryID=1358&NodeID=4165&RootID=629

"Bougicord is the original equipment supplier to Volvo."

Of course the ones you buy from the dealer have "Volvo" stamped on them
but they're manufactured by Bougicord.
Andy Dingley - 18 Feb 2006 19:24 GMT
>> Bougicord is the OEM supplier, they're what Volvo originally sold on the
>> car, rebranded with the Volvo name of course.
>
>Can you back up that statement with a modicum of proof?

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.
User - 18 Feb 2006 22:20 GMT
<snip>

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

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

Bob

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James Sweet - 18 Feb 2006 23:52 GMT
>  <snip>
>> I'd be interested to know just what is wrong with Bosch
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>
> 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.
 
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