Re: sparkplugs

["Robert Rooney" <DMCVegas@xxxx>]

I've talked to 4 seperate Volvo mechanics, and all reccomended the 
BOSCH copper sparkplugs. All said the same thing that while the PRV-6 
was an extremly reliable engine, it was VERY finicky about what 
sparkplugs to use in it. Right now I have the BOSCH Platinum plugs in 
my D, and I can tell you that it ran MUCH better with the 20 year old 
copper ones it had. The platinums are fouled much easier because they 
have alot less of the electrode exposed. At first there was a 
noticeable inprovement with accelleration, but that wore off after 
about a month. From what I was told, BOSCH doesn't even reccomend the 
new Platinum +4 sparkplugs for the PRV-6 engine. As I've found with 
swapping out certain components on my car, it's better to just stick 
with what the manufacturer intended.

-Robert
vin 6585 (The DeLorean from hell.)

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, "Kevin Creason" <dmc4687@xxxx> wrote:
> One last question for the evening:
> What kind of sparkplugs are preferred?
> Brand, type (forked tip, platinum....)
> 
> And is it worth getting the micro-washers/shims to get the spark 
lined the "right" direction for the extra burn? 
> And what is the "right" direction?
> 
> Thanks... I'm going to bed now and look forward to answers and 
flames in the mornining. :)
> 
> 
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