correct spark plugs?
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maxgreenwood
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correct spark plugs?
I've been given Bosch FR 7 DC+ spark plugs for my 16 petrol by my local motor factors. I'm not sure they're the right ones and have since heard NGK ones are probably better, i've had no luck cross referencing that code with codes in Haynes etc. Does anyone know if these are suitable? I'm new to this spark plug thing!
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mds141
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NGK 602.
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1989 BX GTi 16 valve. Blanc Alpine. Completed the Citroen Classic Challenge Ecosse and 1337 miles without a hitch.
2000 XM VSX 2.1 td Auto. Rouge Magenta.
TGD saloon many years ago.
1990 Swift 'Corniche' 12/2 aka BXClub HQ.
Honda Firestorm. Gone, but not forgotten.
2015 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC.
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kiwi
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Small tip for referance mainly
Dont use Champion Spark Plugs
Nothing wrong with the spark plugs except they have a soft core, so that if you do accidentally (and more likely actually) to break one you may end up with bits in your cylinders.
This is how I got my TRS, broken tip spark plug in the cylinder it was just luck and a few weeks "fishing" that retrived it and gave that BX several more years of life.
Dont use Champion Spark Plugs
Nothing wrong with the spark plugs except they have a soft core, so that if you do accidentally (and more likely actually) to break one you may end up with bits in your cylinders.
This is how I got my TRS, broken tip spark plug in the cylinder it was just luck and a few weeks "fishing" that retrived it and gave that BX several more years of life.
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maxgreenwood
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the gap on these Bosch plugs is factory 0.9mm - Haynes says 0.6-0.8mm.
Does it make any difference?
I have a feeler guage
Does it make any difference?
I have a feeler guage
'92 16TXS (m), Dark metallic green, 74k
'90 16TZS (m), White, 86k
'89 19TRS auto, Olympic Blue, 133k
'88 Saab 900 8v Turbo (auto) 107k Red with Tan leather, lovely drive and well maintained.
'07 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi 85k (m). Practical family wagon
'90 16TZS (m), White, 86k
'89 19TRS auto, Olympic Blue, 133k
'88 Saab 900 8v Turbo (auto) 107k Red with Tan leather, lovely drive and well maintained.
'07 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi 85k (m). Practical family wagon