Spark plug wire testing

["Aaron Aunins" <aarons16v@hotmail.com>]

Hi everyone,

     I've just purchased a multimeter, and want to test the spark plug wires 
on my 87 16V.  The multimeter has two test leads, and two alligator clips to 
attach to them.  I looked up the procedure in the Bentley manual on how to 
measure the resistance. I detached the spark plug wire for the number one 
cylinder, and tried to apply the test lead to the long end of the spark plug 
wire which goes into the cylinder head.It wouldn't fit, so I had to attach 
the alligator clip, and push this up the rubber sleeve until it just touched 
the connector inside.  I had to do this about three or four times per wire 
to get a constant reading. I ended up with 5.5Kohm for 3 wires and 6.5 kohm 
for the other one.  I guess I need new wires. Shit. My question though, is 
what is the best way to reach the end of the spark plug wire which goes into 
the cylinder head?  I think my readings may be biased because the leads may 
not have been attached properly.  Also while on the topic of spark plug 
wires, does anyone reccomend the blue igniter wires?  I remember someone 
saying the nology wires suck. Am I better off just getting stock 
replacements?

Any and all help is greatly appreciated,

Aaron
87 16V Scirocco
87 GL5 Quantum
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