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(Message started by: clarkster on Oct 31^st, 2006, 6:35pm)

Title: 24V Sparkplugs??
Post by clarkster on Oct 31^st, 2006, 6:35pm

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!

Title: Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
Post by twinturbo on Oct 31^st, 2006, 8:24pm

They are platinum tipped so they aint cheap..

But most peeps recomend them.

NGK etc do do platinum alternatives though..

TT

Title: Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
Post by a900one on Oct 31^st, 2006, 8:37pm

I have the NGK plugs and they are fine I think I paid approx £40 for the 6.

Title: Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
Post by Dave on Oct 31^st, 2006, 9:31pm

Yeah when the mechanic changed ours they were roughly that, they need to be pretty good for the 24v but should last well.

Title: Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
Post by tintin on Oct 31^st, 2006, 9:59pm

i went for genuine ford, £60 for 6....

Title: Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
Post by big_neil on Oct 31^st, 2006, 10:20pm

my man is a unipart garage and fits PFR6B-11,s never had any probs. £42.84 plus vat

Title: Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
Post by twinturbo on Oct 31^st, 2006, 10:29pm

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.... )

TT

Title: Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
Post by howiedintheplace on Nov 1^st, 2006, 8:33am

NGK are reguarded by most as the best plugs for your money.

Title: Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
Post by Dave2302 on Nov 1^st, 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. ;D Idles super smooth too, you can stand a 50p on top of the engine when its idling and it wont fall over.

Regards, Dave

Title: Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
Post by bootiful-scorpios on Nov 2^nd, 2006, 12:24am

where can you buy ngk plugs from?

Title: Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
Post by Geoff_W on Nov 2^nd, 2006, 12:50am

Halfords used to do them.

Title: Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
Post by Simmo on Nov 2^nd, 2006, 7:03am

They are obtainable from any decent motor factors. Details HERE (http://www.ngkpartfinder.co.uk/car_commercial_search.php?type=SPARK%2520PLUGS&manufact=FORD&model=SCORPIO&engine=all).

Title: Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
Post by Dave2302 on Nov 2^nd, 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

Title: Re: 24V Sparkplugs??
Post by - Mike - on Nov 2^nd, 2006, 5:45pm

Apparently these platininum plugs in the 24v are good for 60k (fortune smiling), at these prices it's just as well :-X