Do magnecore wires need modification?

[tcosson]

I purchased a set of magnacore wires from offroadtuff, and now that Im back in the country I tried to put them on. It looks like the coil side is a different size that the originals on my 99 disco II.
Do I somehow have to put the white ring on the originals on the magnacores or did they maybe send me the wrong wires.

 

[joey]

The standard part # for the Disco II is RC80242, this also fits the D1 except 94 - 95. (94 - 95 # is RC80196)

This number is for the 8mm wires.

As per Rover connections Web Site

 

[joey]

Numbers are for 8mm, 7mm, 8.5mm as per Magnecors PDF

8 CYLINDER (US models only)
2004-1999 4.0, 4.6 V8 (except Discovery series I) 80242 87242 85242
1999 4.0 V8 Discovery series I 80142 87142 85142
1998-1995 4.0, 4.6 V8 80142 87142 85142
1996-1989 3.9, 4.2 V8 80196 87196 85196
1989-1980 3.5 V8 fuel injected engines 80190 87190 85190
1982-1976 3.5 V8 carbureted engines 80192 87192 85192
1975-1968 All V8 80190 87190 85190

 

[tcosson]

I Ordered the 80242's, They seem really loose on the coil though, and there is no snapping sound when you push them on like on the originals

 

[joey]

If it doesn't feel like they fit well, call Magnecor up and ask what they think... But I would say that since they have sold alot of these that they sent you the correct ones. But I guess it is ultimately your call.

 

[disco1]

When you push them on they should afford some resistance and feel tight. I think that perhaps you should have ordered the 1999 4.0L wires. I would contact the place you purchased them from and change over your wires.