Spark plugs

[Audisport30]

Hello everyone from Ireland 🇮🇪

Had the usual EML light flashing on the dash but have new injectors order. Decided to remove the upper inlet manifold and do the plugs and leads while I’m waiting I thought I’d change plugs can any of you give some advice on the condition maybe of how good or bad the running is ?

 

[Sash]

The second one in from the right looks odd/different… is it or is it just the angle of the photo?

 

[hopgop1]

If the EML is flashing you'll definitely want new injectors like you say, new plugs at the same time and take stock from there. I'm sure it runs like a bag of nails in its current state.

 

[Audisport30]

Well lads yeah pops and running on three cylinders was a bit considered of the oil around the threads ?? I changed one injector yesterday and she was fine but still had the light on, today light is still on but flashing. Narrowed it done to cylinder 3, no change once you unplug the injector, a bit pissed off because I had them cleaned and tested for £75 last week.

 

[Audisport30]

The second one in from the right looks odd/different… is it or is it just the angle of the photo?

Maybe the way I took the picture 🤔 their all NGK

 

[hopgop1]

Well lads yeah pops and running on three cylinders was a bit considered of the oil around the threads ?? I changed one injector yesterday and she was fine but still had the light on, today light is still on but flashing. Narrowed it done to cylinder 3, no change once you unplug the injector, a bit pissed off because I had them cleaned and tested for £75 last week.

Had your pants down there, can get a brand new genuine set for about £200. These are sensitive to the right injectors, you only want to put proper Magneti Marelli in.

Renault Sport Clio II 172 182 98-06 2.0 16v IWP042 Genuine Fuel Injector Set x4 | eBay

Part Number IWP042. Renault Sport Clio II 172 182 2.0 16v (1998-2006).

www.ebay.co.uk

Won't run right until you've sorted the injectors and if one is dead they'll all be on their way out, plus you risk fouling your new plugs.

 

[Audisport30]

I’ve order a set of Bosch ones the nozzles look different but states it’s a revised part.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

I’ve order a set of Bosch ones the nozzles look different but states it’s a revised part.

I've never heard of anybody running Bosch fuel injectors. And definitely not a revised part, whatever that might mean?
As @hopgop1 said. You want genuine Magneti marelli.

 

[hopgop1]

Funnily enough when I did the injectors on mine someone had put a single Bosch one in, I replaced all 4 for genuine, so can’t say which did it, but it ran smoother and felt noticeably quicker.

 

[Audisport30]

Bosch are the only coming up on system at GSF for the 182, and fit fine.

 

[JamesBryan]

Apart from looking old and rusty (check the HT leads as water could be getting in), they all look to be firing ok except the left one.

The earth strap and electrode are rusty and the insulator is gunked up.

I'd change them.

 

[Audisport30]

Apart from looking old and rusty (check the HT leads as water could be getting in), they all look to be firing ok except the left one.

The earth strap and electrode are rusty and the insulator is gunked up.

I'd change them.

Thanks. Will be definitely get them changed. Would water be running down the lead and sitting there do you think ?

 

[JamesBryan]

Thanks. Will be definitely get them changed. Would water be running down the lead and sitting there do you think ?

Could just be from moisture built up over the years.

The leads have a rubber seal around the top, check the condition of them.