1.8 HLX Spark Plug type???

[Adrian]

why is it so difficult to find the correct plug? N reg 1996 fiat manual says Champion RC7MBC or NGKBKR6EKC yet the haynes manual says Chaampion RC8BYC or RC7YC* ??? i just want to change the frigging plugs!

 

[Big Al]

FAO TOM

need your help Tom.... there was a post about this recently but forgot what u recommended...surprisingly mine is also a 1.8 96 bravo and need some new plugs..

Which ones do u have Tom and where do u get them from?

Cheers

 

[Daz155HGT]

Re: FAO TOM

I dont think you can go far wrong with a set of champion plugs..

..but i have heard not so good things about Splitfires.

Tom will know...

 

[Tom]

Re: Re: FAO TOM

Its a little odd that they are recomending two different heat ranges of plug... surely there should be just one.

There is alot of difference between a 6 and an 8. You'll either get fouling cos its running too cold or breakup cos its overheating. The latter is BAD!

I use Bosch super 4 or NGK multi electrodes. Everything I've heard about Splitfires is bad. They are a rip, don't touch them.

For a 16 valver with the plug in the middle you should only really use a multi electrode plug, never one with an old style single electrode.

As for which one.. Umm... ask Fiat? Try the Bosch book at Hellfords, its not written by Hellfords and I've always found it to be right.

 

[craig]

spark plugs

try these....
http://www.ngk.com/Default.asp

 

[Big Al]

Re: spark plugs

Just ordered some Chapion ones from Fiat cost £36 and they recommend they last 24k..

What u think Tom??

Cheers

 

[Tom]

Re: Re: spark plugs

Yeah right I'd say 12k was more realistic.

 

[Adrian]

hmmm

except this is american and the dates for the models aren't new.