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Use ONLY NGK spark plugs with the turbo engine.....
Posted by REM in Seattle (more from REM in Seattle) on Mon, 30 Jun 2003 13:42:45
In Reply to: Slow To Start, Snaab
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, Mon, 30 Jun 2003 13:01:17
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The turbo engine uses the Direct Ignition (DI) cassette to do more than just fire the spark plugs. The DI cassette also uses the spark plug as a sensor to check the combustion process and sense knock. The use of spark plugs other than the correct NGK plugs may cause more than just poor start or rough running, it may damage the DI cassette.
Use NGK BCPR6ES or BCPR6ES-11 for typical around town driving.
Use the colder NGK BCPR7ES or BCPR7ES-11 for high speed driving, towing, frquent mountain driving, high heat environments, or performance modified engines.
There are platnium plugs available but they cost 4X as much and only last 2X as long.
Gap the plugs to 0.035"-0.036". Apply a very small amount of molylube or anti-sieze to the spark plug threads. Apply di-electric grease to the inside of the DI cassette boot. Torque the spark plugs to 20 ft-lb.
Search this BB on "NGK spark plugs" and you will find much more information.
Rob Mustard (aka. REM in Seattle)
1991 Alfa Romeo Spider, convertible, 5-sp; 92,000 miles
1998 Saab 900SET, 5-door, automatic; 59,000 miles
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