Re: [alfa] 164 spark plug?

["DAEGRIGG" <daegrigg@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

In most situations you will see no difference.  A hotter plug can sometimes
help prevent fouling from excessive blowby (oil).  The plug I suggested are
the plugs from the NGK application sheet.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "SHadowX" <shadow@domain.elided>
To: <alfa@domain.elided>
Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2004 8:42 AM
Subject: Re: [alfa] 164 spark plug?


> DAEGRIGG wrote:
>
> >I've had good experience with NGK.  For the S, I use their #3783 and my
car
> >burns some oil.  They run about $1.75.  You can also go to their 3500,
which
> >I have not used, but they list this as an OE replacement with platinum
bor
> >about $10 each.   The standard plug works for me.
> >Don
> >
> >----- Original Message ----- 
> >From: "massi2k" <massi2k@domain.elided>
> >To: <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
> >Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2004 10:24 AM
> >Subject: [alfa] 164 spark plug?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >>Just changed my plugs in my 164S from the Bosch Platumnum+4s to the
> >>standard single electrode Bosch platinums.  After the new plugs the car
> >>just does not run right, blowing smoke, and pinging.  I did get the
> >>plugs recommended for the S (4216).  My question is should I go back to
> >>+4s or is there a better plug out there, NGK?  The car does burn some
> >>oil, so hopefully there is a plug that can cope with that, maybe the
> >>standard bosch plugs just cant deal with the oil.
> >>
> >>Thanks,
> >>Massimo
> >>
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>
> How would spark plugs have anything to do with the amount of oil an
> engine burns?
> Original replacement specified are Golden Lodge 2HL.
> If you want to know which spark plug from NGK would be best for your car
> try this link
>
http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/apps/car_truck_suv/default.asp?nav=60000&country=US
>
> Regards,
> Ales Golob
>
>
> Regards,
> Ales Golob
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