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Post by valetboy on May 11, 2009 16:27:19 GMT 1
is there different types of spark plugs for a standard 1275 to a 1340 and 1380 ect. - vb
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Post by coedy on May 11, 2009 16:36:57 GMT 1
As far as im aware NKG (or whateverit is) do two sorts, the 'normal' sort and a 'hotter' sort. I know the 'hotter' sort are recomended for seriously high compression, or seriously low compression (such as turbo builds) but thats about as much as I know...
one of my mates that used to have a 1380 moorespeed engine just used to use normal ones?
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Post by mlswansea on May 11, 2009 22:43:15 GMT 1
A quality coil coupled with split fire plugs and good points/distributor set up is always the best action I find.
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Post by taffy1967 on May 12, 2009 21:07:23 GMT 1
As my Mini has electronic ignition (as standard), I've always used NGK BPR6ES spark plugs. I change them every 12,000 miles and I've not had any problems at all. I generally buy them from Halfords and the packaging has '071' (or is it '710' as I can never remember?) stamped on the front. You can check which ones suit best as they have an application book/guide there.  |
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Post by boycie101 on May 12, 2009 21:30:34 GMT 1
ngk are definately 1 of the better plugs to use as they specialize in that product where as the likes of champion etc are jack of all trades with all different products + are far less better quality. always remember 1 of our customers bringing in bottom half of a champion spark plug + pics of his jag bonnet where the porceline had seperated from metal + shot through his bonnet with the pressure. nice little claim by customer ;D
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Post by valetboy on May 14, 2009 18:50:20 GMT 1
many thanks guys i am off to halfords to buy plugs tomorrow,trying to get rid of a miss on low revs,no problems under load - vb
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Post by taffy1967 on May 15, 2009 23:07:02 GMT 1
Well if there is still a miss after you've changed the plugs,
Try replacing the ht leads (Mini Spares sell fantastic red Lumenition leads, part no: 'HV22').
Then there's the dizzy cap, rotor arm and unless your Mini has electronic ignition, you'll also be needing to change (and set) the contact breaker points. Plus don't forget about the condenser too.
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Post by valetboy on May 17, 2009 21:12:24 GMT 1
thank you all for your feedback i am going to buy the parts over the next month or maybe even at bristol show - vb
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