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Originally Posted by TomO
Are those the EOM Ford plug wires? They look aftermarket. I'd be curious to see if all these other owners that report water problems have aftermarket or OEM plug wires. Maybe try switching to OEM and see how it goes after you get the wells dry.
EDIT: After looking more closely, I see those indeed are aftermarket plug wires. I also see that there is no vent hole in them. My Honda shares a similar spark tube design and has one way vent holes in the plug wire boot to keep condensation from building up in the tubes.
Definitely try out the OEM plug wires from the dealer and see how that goes.
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AHHH...didn't think about aftermarket vs OEM. I bought it used so I have no clue as to what is what as far as original. I will have to look at that. After driving it home last night, I imediately pulled the wires off and closed the hood. This morning I checked and their was a very slight oily residue on the plug boots that I will dry off but as far as inside the wells, they seemed dry. Going to put them back on with a slight bit of electrolytic grease and monitor the situation. As far as drilling, I took a closer look at that whole valve cover and it looks like it would be no problem doing it with no side effects, BUT I think I will first monitor the situation and then if it comes back, I will replace the wires with some OEM and see then. If it then comes back again, I will drill. Who knows, maybe it was driven a lot of short drives before I got it and the water has been in there a long time. It did belong to an old guy. I need to see if the plugs will come out and maybe put some anitseize on them as well.