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clarkster
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24V Sparkplugs??
« on: Oct 31st, 2006, 6:35pm » |
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What sparkplugs are people using in their cosworths?
The reason I ask is that my car failed its emissions again and the MOT tester thinks the plugs are simply not up to the job.
I got a second opinion from some one I know who is a Ford mechanic. He said that Fords own Motorcraft plugs, are made to a higher standard than other off the shelf versions. However the main reason is that motorcraft tailor make plugs for certain ford engines, such as cosworths etc. He has had plenty of fords with running problems, all which have been cured with the correct plugs.
I have ordered the ford ones at a whopping tenner each plus VAT. I hope this also cures mine!
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twinturbo
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Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
« Reply #1 on: Oct 31st, 2006, 8:24pm » |
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They are platinum tipped so they aint cheap..
But most peeps recomend them.
NGK etc do do platinum alternatives though..
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a900one
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Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
« Reply #2 on: Oct 31st, 2006, 8:37pm » |
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I have the NGK plugs and they are fine I think I paid approx £40 for the 6.
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Dave
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Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
« Reply #3 on: Oct 31st, 2006, 9:31pm » |
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Yeah when the mechanic changed ours they were roughly that, they need to be pretty good for the 24v but should last well.
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tintin
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Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
« Reply #4 on: Oct 31st, 2006, 9:59pm » |
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i went for genuine ford, £60 for 6....
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big_neil
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Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
« Reply #5 on: Oct 31st, 2006, 10:20pm » |
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my man is a unipart garage and fits PFR6B-11,s never had any probs. £42.84 plus vat
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twinturbo
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Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
« Reply #6 on: Oct 31st, 2006, 10:29pm » |
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I think mine has NGK's in from the recipts in the history, but I think they are the wrong ones too... Something to sort... ( or swap from the spare engine.... )
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howiedintheplace
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Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
« Reply #7 on: Nov 1st, 2006, 8:33am » |
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NGK are reguarded by most as the best plugs for your money.
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Dave2302
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Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
« Reply #8 on: Nov 1st, 2006, 3:10pm » |
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I have always used NGK since my racing days, you wont get better.
I got 'em in my 24v and its performance and economy are spot on.  Idles super smooth too, you can stand a 50p on top of the engine when its idling and it wont fall over.
Regards, Dave
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bootiful-scorpios
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Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
« Reply #9 on: Nov 2nd, 2006, 12:24am » |
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where can you buy ngk plugs from?
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Geoff_W
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Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
« Reply #10 on: Nov 2nd, 2006, 12:50am » |
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Halfords used to do them.
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Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
« Reply #11 on: Nov 2nd, 2006, 7:03am » |
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They are obtainable from any decent motor factors. Details HERE .
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Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
« Reply #12 on: Nov 2nd, 2006, 11:16am » |
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Dont go to Halfords unless you want the wrong ones at double the price 
Any decent Motor Factor will get them even if they dont stock them. London and SE use SC Motor Factors they are excellent and do stock NGK.
Dave
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granorpio
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Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
« Reply #13 on: Nov 2nd, 2006, 5:45pm » |
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Apparently these platininum plugs in the 24v are good for 60k (fortune smiling), at these prices it's just as well 
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