spark plug change

[BLUE-STORM]

hey people ive spoted that there is a gaskit that i prob need to get to be able to change my spark plugs , can any one tell me if this is true

 

[Fred@BTM]

yeah there is one between the plenham (the bit with renault sport on it) and the lower inlet

they're only a few quid

 

[BLUE-STORM]

ok cool thanks mate , i have to get one before i can do it then , whats the normal milage a 172 should do on a set of plugs before change is needed

 

[Brasseye]

75k

but most seem to change at 35k

 

[davebem]

Its 72k, I changed mine at 62k and they were still fine. Only use NGK PFR6E-10

 

[BLUE-STORM]

im on 52k and was thinking it seem a slight slugish a little but could be i got used to it now LOL , do you think i should chnge them

 

[DAT International]

Its a metal gasket that does not under go high temps thus should not need changed when doing the plugs.

 

[BLUE-STORM]

ok cool i have a look then and see how to go about it , may try get a haynes work shop manual