[V8] F'in haunted spark plugs

[dsaad at icehouse.net]

I think they foul and short out for some reason. It is weird.
I got my H7DC0 plugs (currently running these) for a pretty good price at
importpartsspec.com, but I have also used el cheapo champions with no problem.
Since they are so easy to change, there is no good reason not to use a standard
plug like this and just change them out often.
As I understand it, platinum plugs main benefit is slower erosion of the
electrode so they last longer. A big benefit if you have to yank the motor out
to change them. I am not sure if they have any other performance benefits.

Dave



Quoting Ron Wainwright <ron_01056 at yahoo.com>:

>   Listers,
>
>   I had a problem last year with the Bosch H7DCO
> plugs,
>  the weather got bitterly cold out & the car wouldn't
> start. At the time I just put the plugs in 600 miles
> ago so after allmost tearing my hair out (whats left
> of it)
> I asked the local Audi Tech & he mentioned spark plugs
> but I mentioned that I had just changed them to the
> Bosch plugs but he insisted the plugs so I went to the
> parts desk & got the OE plugs part # 101 000 052 AA
> the plugs list for allmost $18.00 a piece but I got
> them for way cheaper & have had no problems with them
> since.
>  So over the summer I did a motor swap for a friend &
> figured I'de use the plugs in his car since they were
> brand new. So he's had no problem with them up intill
> yesterday. He mentioned that the car wouldn't start,
> It sounded to familir to what I went through the
> previouse winter.
>  So my question is whats up with these plugs? & is
> there any source for the OE plugs anywere else than
> the dealer?
> Thanks
> Ron
> 90 V8 pearl 91k 02 OEM S4 17's, Urs4 sport seats,
> stebro exhaust, Porsche "Big Reds", sport grill, euro
> clear turn signals
>
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