why do i keep getting spark jumping off my coil wire at my coil

1995 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
215,000 MILES
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CGREENE53
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I have changed the coil, coil wire,distrubeter cap and roter button and checked all my grounds
Apr 7, 2012 at 12:43 PM
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CGREENE53
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The spark is jumping from where the coil wire goes in to the coil only
Apr 7, 2012 at 12:48 PM
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KHLOW2008
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You have misfiring and the spark is jumping at the coil. Recheck all the spark plugs, sprak wire installation. Any that is loose would result in what you are experiencing.
Apr 7, 2012 at 1:04 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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That's a pretty good indication of a cracked coil.
Apr 7, 2012 at 1:17 PM
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