do i need new spark plugs?? help

[Simon_172]

so i have took my spark plugs out this morning and im not sure if i need new ones or not?

the gap between them looks huge!!

this is the first 3 i didnt take one of the 4th cause its just the same

wanting to go order them asap if i need some

cheers
si

 

[Fred@BTM]

the gap should be 1mm max

that looks too big IMO

NGK PFR6E-10 is what you need

 

[Simon_172]

the gap should be 1mm max

that looks too big IMO

NGK PFR6E-10 is what you need

LOL well they deff not 1mm lol. ill go get some then mate cheers

could this be why my car sometimes doesnt fire up? it tickes over but dont fire up

 

[Turner]

the gap should be 1mm max

that looks too big IMO

NGK PFR6E-10 is what you need

LOL well they deff not 1mm lol. ill go get some then mate cheers

could this be why my car sometimes doesnt fire up? it tickes over but dont fire up

Probably mate
I put brand new NGKs on at 50k

 

[Simon_172]

hi
can someone tell me if the gap should be 1mm. and can i alter the gap on those spark plugs?

i think i am going to clean these up till i can afford to change them. any tips?

 

[AndyT23]

The electrodes on those plugs look dead, you can try altering the gap but tbh you're in definite need of new spark plugs asap. You won't be getting a good spark from those even with the right gap.

 

[Simon_172]

im gonna get some wet and dry paper on them later see if i can clean them up a bit.

 

[Peperami]

Just get new ones mate.

Had mine changed at bens this week and christ, the difference is huge

 

[Simon_172]

yeah mate i deff gonna get them changed im just running low on funds at the mo .

thats why i thought i would clean them up a little

 

[eggy790]

how long are spark plugs gd for? I change mine every year. Is there any need?

 

[Coby.]

the gap should be 1mm max

that looks too big IMO

NGK PFR6E-10 is what you need

Cheapest Place to get these from?

My car is in serious need of some New Spark Plugs but I just keep forgetting about it

 

[AndyT23]

Eggy, have a look in your manual at the service schedule, I think it says in there what's done and when. TBH tho changing every year is fairly good practice for relatively cheap parts like spark plugs, at least you know they're right and you can keep a good monitor of how your engine is running by taking a look at their condition regularly too.

 

[eggy790]

cheers

 

[AndyT23]

the gap should be 1mm max

that looks too big IMO

NGK PFR6E-10 is what you need

Cheapest Place to get these from?

My car is in serious need of some New Spark Plugs but I just keep forgetting about it

Pretty good price here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=270172081697&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=017

 

[Coby.]

That'll do me.... I'll order them now

 

[Peperami]

how long are spark plugs gd for? I change mine every year. Is there any need?

Every two years will be fine mate.

 

[Coby.]

Mine are now upto 2 years and they are really feeling it.... Just ordered those NGK one's Fred recommended - £31.95 delivered for 4 seems reasonable to me

 

[Simon_172]

Mine are now upto 2 years and they are really feeling it.... Just ordered those NGK one's Fred recommended - £31.95 delivered for 4 seems reasonable to me

i msg them about them and they never replyed to me and it put me off

 

[Coby.]

Uh Oh... Well if mine arrive I'll let you know

 

[Simon_172]

nice i think im gonna right them up tomorrow see whats going down

are you still ok to post the pipes tomorrow mate?

 

[Coby.]

Yep.... I'm on a Night Shift Tonight so will get home stay up and wait for the Post Office to open and then go to bed... I've just looked through some of my old bits and pieces and realised I actually removed some of those NGK PFR6E - 10 Spark Plugs when I 1st bought the car on 12,000 Miles so you could Buy them off me for cheap if you want? PM me if your interested!

 

[ijaen]

Yup, you need spark plugs asap!

 

[Simon_172]

Yep.... I'm on a Night Shift Tonight so will get home stay up and wait for the Post Office to open and then go to bed... I've just looked through some of my old bits and pieces and realised I actually removed some of those NGK PFR6E - 10 Spark Plugs when I 1st bought the car on 12,000 Miles so you could Buy them off me for cheap if you want? PM me if your interested!

yeah mate send me a pic

 

[AmDaMan]

thought you were getting a set from Halfords?

 

[Simon_172]

dont get me started on halfords lol F**king c***s

 

[Jamesstone]

My 172's done 52,000 miles, might be worth getting some, will have a look tomorrow & see what state there in

 

[DrR]

Mine actually runs worse with it's new plugs, lot more jerky when cold.

 

[Coby.]

I had a Bloddy Nightmare when changing my Plugs, All is well now though

Did the Spark Plugs turn up Simon???

 

[Simon_172]

yeah man thanks did you not see the post with all the pipes and spark plug stuff hehe

 

[Jamesstone]

Just had a look at mine, they look just like yours simon :dapprove: , f**k me what a b*****d they are to get too, the old 1.2 8v took less than 15 mins to remove the lot.. the 172 on the other hand...

How much would these plugs set me back at halfords? since there £30 from ebay from the set i i'd be willing to pay more to get it sorted by the weekend

I thought these are ment to be good for 75,000 miles? :S

Heres the pics of mine