Possible new ignition leads?

[Reg]

So i took my ignition leads out to check the spark plugs and on 2 of them there was a bit of metal.. long thin and hollow on top of the spark plug.. i can only assume this is from inside the actual lead.. it was rather rusted.

Before i settle on buying new leads... is this definatley from inside the lead.. any body shed any light?

Thanks.

[Brigbeale]

Sounds like it's the contact ring from the top of the spark plug recess in the lead.

Look inside the leads using a torch to see if the other two have the rings still in position.

If in doubt, replace the leads as a set.