Plugs wires arcing at spark plug

Tiny
JASON-JANAH MCLEMORE
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  • 1998 NISSAN PATHFINDER
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 280,000 MILES
My spark plugs on the back two cylinders under the intake are arcing to the intake walls.
Friday, February 23rd, 2018 AT 8:08 AM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

The boots are leaking in the wires. They are worn out and allowing electricity to leak to the well.

Replace the wire set. That will resolve the issue.

Roy
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Friday, February 23rd, 2018 AT 8:22 AM
Tiny
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I have purchased brand new spark plug wires from places like Walmart or is not an auto-parts store that also shorted to the metal engine. The parts are cheaply made, just going with a brand name is these are new would fix the problem. If they are old, then I agree with Asemaster.
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Friday, February 23rd, 2018 AT 8:26 AM

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