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Spark plug change
#21

Can anyone tell me the correct part number for the NGK Iridium plugs?

Brian
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<!--quoteo(post=70165:date=Apr 9 2009, 11:57 PM:name=SILVY968)-->QUOTE (SILVY968 @ Apr 9 2009, 11:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Can anyone tell me the correct part number for the NGK Iridium plugs?

Brian<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

It's a BPR6EIX. I got mine online from autozone.com as they weren't available locally.
Here's the NGK website:
http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/part_finder/c...ngineid=1474776
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#23

i just got a set at kragen - took them a day to get them though - 7.99 each
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#24

Thanks,
Just got a set of 4 delivered to the door for a total of $32.00.
Ebay.
Brian
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#25

Got mine at the local Pep Boys for $6.99 each.
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<!--quoteo(post=70166:date=Apr 10 2009, 12:21 AM:name=caffine)-->QUOTE (caffine @ Apr 10 2009, 12:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->It's a BPR6EIX. I got mine online from autozone.com as they weren't available locally.
Here's the NGK website:
http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/part_finder/c...ngineid=1474776<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Just for comparison - they were $2.99 each. I got 4 delivered with tax for $19.41.
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#27

It pays to shop around.

caffine,
For my next plug change and for the rest of us, where did you get that killer price?
Brian
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<!--quoteo(post=70238:date=Apr 11 2009, 12:40 AM:name=SILVY968)-->QUOTE (SILVY968 @ Apr 11 2009, 12:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->It pays to shop around.

caffine,
For my next plug change and for the rest of us, where did you get that killer price?
Brian<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

What Gryphon said. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]
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#30

Maybe the gaskets around the plug holes needs to be replaced. If the are bad you will defo see oil in the holes...
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#31

I finally got out and picked up a set of NGK Iridiums. Now, two questions:

1. Has anyone found either brand of copper anti-seize other than online, and if so where?

2. What is the collective wisdom on plug gap? .028" +/- .004" is of course recommended, but has anyone read/found any information on starting out at .024" for example, on a vehicle that gets driven very little? Will I know? Will I care? Will my mother care?

Tom
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#32

i just use the silver stuff - seems to be fine

anywhere in the tolerance range will accommodate the engine in normal conditions - i measured the first few sets of plugs, and they all seemed to be dead on in the middle - i stopped bothering

however, that being said, if you have a good strong running engine and no signs of issues, and you drive the car hard all the time, then you can widen the gap to get a bit stronger and cleaner burn - you will have to ply with this to determine what works best for you and the way you drive, and you will go through a few sets of plugs to figure it out

this is also affected by the temperature setting of the plug you are running

this all was much more of a factor on older engines, but with today's computer controls, it has become far less of an issue
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<!--quoteo(post=73386:date=Jun 6 2009, 03:57 PM:name=gryphon)-->QUOTE (gryphon @ Jun 6 2009, 03:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->1. Has anyone found either brand of copper anti-seize other than online, and if so where?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

A local auto parts store ( Kohlweiss ) with only three locations in the Bay Area had it on the shelf.. Napa, Kragen, Autozone or Pep Boys only carried the silver when I was looking for this a couple of months ago.
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#34

FYI I found Permatex Copper Anti-Seize at my local NAPA auto parts yesterday--$7.99.

Tom
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#35

And the Autozone link to the plugs says 'not available'. that looked like the right price to me and I was ready to place the order. I'll call the local guys.
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#36

I ordered some NGK Iridium spark plugs on eBay cause they are hard to get over here (or at least that was my impression) but I was sent the BKR6EIX instead of the BPR6EIX. Before I go through the trouble of getting them swapped, is there any reason why I wouldn't be able to use them? Only difference I could find is the 5/8" socket instead of 13/16" but I might very well be missing something. Any info welcome! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
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#37

Anyone knows? I'm about to mount them tomorrow unless anyone has info on why I shouldn't use them.
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#38

i picked up the phone and called them



there are 2 differences between the K and P



1. the K has a solid fixed terminal, whereas the P is threaded on



2. the K is 5/8" hex and the P is 13/16" hex



functionally identical plugs
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#39

Thanks flash! My mechanic didn't want to install them (was there for another reason anyway not cause I cant put ina plug) as they are slightly less toll, he was worried the caps on the wires might not make proper contact.



So I guess I do have to convince this seller that they are in fact the wrong ones.
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Wanted to update that I got the correct BPR6EIX and they seem like the right thing, contrary to BKR6EIX. Will plug them in on saturday... Thanks all for the info <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
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