NGK plugs?

[csutke]

Im going to replace the plugs on my 98 XE and i want to go with NGK plugs, but am wondering what are the best ones. Iridium, platnium, v power, copper, what? Also if i put in an Iridium in #6 and platnium in the rest will that do any harm. The reason being the amount of effort that it will to take to change this plug.

Edited October 23, 2006 by csutke

[88pathoffroad]

Not too sure on the R50 requirements, but most people just go with NGK's. What's so tough about the #6 plug? Ratchet, extension, u-joint and a socket and it's out.

[turbopath]

I have the iridiums in mine...so far so good. I have typically been unimpressed with platinum plugs. With the exception of the plugs that come in the subaru 2.5 liter. For some reason those ones last forever.

[govols74n]

Its easy to change the plug if you look in your little bag under the back seat (for the jack) it should have the plug puller in there, a long tool and it works great.....mine has 1 and it's a 94

Edited October 24, 2006 by govols74n

[RedPath88]

Once you do it the first time with '88s method above there is nothing to it. I use a ratchet, extension, u-joint and a socket as well (my trucks tool kit is missing)

[csutke]

yeah i have the tool but from what ive heard it doesn't sound like fun, but will it hust if i have two different types of plugs and what is the best kind

[QuismO]

yeah i have the tool but from what ive heard it doesn't sound like fun, but will it hust if i have two different types of plugs and what is the best kind

it's not too bad, just give it a go, and have the peace of mind that all plugs are the same and all cylinders are sparking the same. ngk's seem to be working good in my r50 too

[94extreme]

i wouldn't mix and match the plugs.. go with just ol'plain ones.

[Guest SuperSon]

The guy that I talked to at our local auto parts store told me that NGK iradiums just last longer than v power but performance wise theres no difference.

 

Its a good idea to go with iradiums especially with that number 6 plug and if you dont have any plan on replacing it after maybe a year.

 

When I pulled my plugs I have autolites in there and that plug held up well for 2 years without replacing it.

 

I personally used vpower coz I just love getting on top of that motor plenum and give it some lovin..lol

 

Use a 6 and a 1.5 1/4 extension and a 1/4 to 3/4 adaptor plus the plug socket and its going to be the same exact lenght as the factory plug wrench.

 

Also if youre going to replace your caps and rotor make sure that you get a rotor that has a metal sleeve on it. I had problem pulling my old rotor out coz the sleeve on it is aluminum and the center of the distributor is metal. I guess it just seized from having 2 different kind of metal. Cant remember the term that 88Pathy used.

Edited October 25, 2006 by SuperSon

[RedPath88]

The focus on #6 seems to be pretty big lately.. but honetly after you do it once or twice you will find that it's really not that hard.. it just takes learning how to get to it. once you do, it's a piece f cake

[88pathoffroad]

Also if youre going to replace your caps and rotor make sure that you get a rotor that has a metal sleeve on it. I had problem pulling my old rotor out coz the sleeve on it is aluminum and the center of the distributor is metal. I guess it just seized from having 2 different kind of metal. Cant remember the term that 88Pathy used.

Dissimilar metal corrosion. Aluminum and iron or steel in close contact will corrode each other, given enough time.

[94extreme]

Dissimilar metal corrosion. Aluminum and iron or steel in close contact will corrode each other, given enough time.

yeah, but there is one word term for that.

[94extreme]

Also if youre going to replace your caps and rotor...

 

also, if you have the dough try to find brass rotor/cap (the points) and you'll love it.. you will have to clean it once in a while even if you're in perfect time but it's well worth it.

[Trainman]

yeah, but there is one word term for that.

Electrolysis?

[csutke]

why is the brass cap/rotor better?

[RedPath88]

You deleted it! I for one liked that post