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  1. Saturday 16th March 2013, 21:51 #1
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    Spark plugs.

    What make of plugs do you use in yours?
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    Volvo, is yours pre ME7?
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    Genuine BMW spark plugs.

    oh yeah, they're for a bmw..................not much help for you lol
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    everyone will tell you use Volvo ones, which are made by Bosch, i think 50/50 on here are Volvo or Ngk, ive run both in the past, and id personally say Ngk last that little bit longer. but thats only from a personal experiance. i sell both Bosch and NGK and havent had any issue with either.
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    Yea. 1995 855.
    Standard, iridium or platinum?
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    Sorry, should have known that as you were following me earlier, I've just bought these for mine, a bargain I think:
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1903958607...84.m1439.l2649
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    Quote Originally Posted by stribo View Post
    Sorry, should have known that as you were following me earlier, I've just bought these for mine, a bargain I think:
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1903958607...84.m1439.l2649
    isnt yours a t5??
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    Quote Originally Posted by stribo View Post
    Sorry, should have known that as you were following me earlier, I've just bought these for mine, a bargain I think:
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1903958607...84.m1439.l2649
    I think not................. they are for a NON turbo engine

    1996 850 T5 AWD - Self tuned M4.4 ECU with COP`s, B5254T ( S60R internals in a 850 block ) ostrich 2.0 , VXR injectors @ 3.8 bar, K24 turbo with a 6+6 compressor wheel, 3.25" MAF, top mounted Dump Valve, RN Exhaust manifold, 3" downpipe with 200 cell cat, 2.75" Stainless exhaust, Brembo calipers, S60R brake discs, stainless RIP kit, 3" Throttle body,
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    Yes, I've just rtead the whole description and realised they're non turbo plugs, another victim of drunken Ebay buying.
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    Quote Originally Posted by oblark View Post
    I think not................. they are for a NON turbo engine
    Thus being copper core, and not lasting anywhere near as long.
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    Quote Originally Posted by stribo View Post
    Yes, I've just rtead the whole description and realised they're non turbo plugs, another victim of drunken Ebay buying.
    James May has a word for people like you......


    The Relentless Pursuit Of Perfection
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    Quote Originally Posted by V70 Graham View Post
    James May has a word for people like you......
    At least if they had of been correct I'd have known how to fit them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by stribo View Post
    At least if they had of been correct I'd have known how to fit them.
    I just act stoopid, I'm quite clever really lol


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    glad this thread got started, i managed to get a bit of time to look at mine today and found 3 out of the 5 had melted tips all gen volvo ones too and was wonderin what to replace with....
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    Quote Originally Posted by merc85 View Post
    everyone will tell you use Volvo ones, which are made by Bosch, i think 50/50 on here are Volvo or Ngk, ive run both in the past, and id personally say Ngk last that little bit longer. but thats only from a personal experiance. i sell both Bosch and NGK and havent had any issue with either.
    What bosch and NGK`s are they Gav?I can feel that little bit missing on idle,checked the plugs,look ok but no idea how old they r.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kingsford G View Post
    What bosch and NGK`s are they Gav?I can feel that little bit missing on idle,checked the plugs,look ok but no idea how old they r.
    NGK have a updated longer life version for your v70r ph1 , they used to be BKR7EVX Platnuim core, Now s/s to Iredium BKR7EIX

    Bosch i can get the part number for you Monday
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wobbly Dave View Post
    NGK Iridium 8s - BKR8EIX

    incorrect heat setting for kingsfords but yes those are the ones
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