Ticking that sounds like a plug wire is arcing?

Tiny
BRIAN K CONNER
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  • 1995 CHEVROLET CAMARO
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  • 195,000 MILES
I have a ticking that sounds like a plug wire is arcing on the driver's side of the motor but can't see an arc. Just had all six injectors replaced due to leaking fuel. Help Please!
Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 AT 5:15 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can hear the noise? That way I can tell for sure what's going on. You can upload it here with your response. I would check to make sure the spark plugs are tight.
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Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 AT 8:15 PM
Tiny
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I forgot to add that, it runs like it’s missing out too while driving it.
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Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 AT 1:55 AM
Tiny
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Did you get the video I sent?
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Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 AT 6:32 AM
Tiny
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Oh yes, that sounds like the ignition system, I would replace the spark plugs, plug wires and ignition coils. Thanks for the video.
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Thursday, April 13th, 2023 AT 10:25 AM
Tiny
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I’m hoping I don’t have to replace the coil packs but I am going to start with the wires because I took one of the back wires off yesterday and started it up and there was no difference in the way ran
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Thursday, April 13th, 2023 AT 11:34 AM
Tiny
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Sounds good. Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Saturday, April 15th, 2023 AT 9:21 AM

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