Below is a pic of my spark plug wire that I need to replace. After I took the tank off I noticed it is connected to some other part (I simply just can't take the wire). Looks as if I need to replace whatever this tan thing is too.

Anyone else replace a bad spark plug wire?

This is a large photo (so you could see good). Might take a minute to load.

Please help if you can. Thanks.

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE

ok I determined that this is an ignition coil. The plug wire can not be removed. The entire coil needs to be replaced. I did some searching and found this little guy new coil but it looks different.

Anyway there you go...just in case anyone else has this problem. thanks.

Below is a pic of my spark plug wire that I need to replace. After I took the tank off I noticed it is connected to some other part (I simply just can't take the wire). Looks as if I need to replace whatever this tan thing is too.

Anyone else replace a bad spark plug wire?

This is a large photo (so you could see good). Might take a minute to load.

Please help if you can. Thanks.

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE

ok I determined that this is an ignition coil. The plug wire can not be removed. The entire coil needs to be replaced. I did some searching and found this little guy new coil but it looks different.

Anyway there you go...just in case anyone else has this problem. thanks.

Hello sophicman,, I have a 77 XS360 and just went thru replacing my coils. With the help of drewpy, I found a new pair on e-bay UK. A little pricy but it's what I wanted. There is a pair on e-bay U.S. now, not new but very nice condition. They are the same kind as the ones I bought, Grey housing and with replaceable wires (like your car coil). Mounting bolt distance are the same as old ones..Best of luck !!!

Hello sophicman,, I have a 77 XS360 and just went thru replacing my coils. With the help of drewpy, I found a new pair on e-bay UK. A little pricy but it's what I wanted. There is a pair on e-bay U.S. now, not new but very nice condition. They are the same kind as the ones I bought, Grey housing and with replaceable wires (like your car coil). Mounting bolt distance are the same as old ones..Best of luck !!!

Harv -

The ignition coil works fine. It is where the wire meets the boot that's the problem. They seperate. The wire on the otherside does not. I'm wonder if there is a way I can make that boot keep a good connection to the wire...then I wouldn't have to replace anything.

Comments??...Anyone??

Thanks.

Harv -

The ignition coil works fine. It is where the wire meets the boot that's the problem. They seperate. The wire on the otherside does not. I'm wonder if there is a way I can make that boot keep a good connection to the wire...then I wouldn't have to replace anything.

Comments??...Anyone??

Thanks.

http://www.xs11.com/tips/repair/repair24.shtml

there you go . I have done it, but your coils are old and will start to fail

Harv -

The ignition coil works fine. It is where the wire meets the boot that's the problem. They seperate. The wire on the otherside does not. I'm wonder if there is a way I can make that boot keep a good connection to the wire...then I wouldn't have to replace anything.

Comments??...Anyone??

Thanks.

sophicman,, My last reply went hither ??. Those caps-boots, screw on to the spark plug wire. Clean the small screw and wire core good, removes oxidation for better contact .. I'm a green horn myself