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07-03-2006, 02:09 PM
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Candy White GTI
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,516
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Hey everyone,
I just did an oil and oil filter change, and as part of the routine check i decided to have a look at the spark plugs. Bloody hell.... not only were they all rusted but when i actually removed them they had a massive build up of black $hit, and the ceramic was all burnt to a crisp. My brother is visiting ATM (hes a mechanic) and he said he would not let a car leave his workshop with spark plugs in that condition, he was concerned that it was abnormally burnt and was worried some of the ceramic might break off inside the engine. Anyway my first thought was my car only has 19 thousand kms on it, ill ring ford and see what they suggest.. Service manager said it would cost me a FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS AT LEAST, for new spark plugs.....what a :ymca: he was.. I rung the ford spare parts dept and they quoted me only 4.60 for each spark plug. if i had gone through the service dept that would of been a profit of over $286 for them.  : No point buying the cheap jobbies from ford so i rung around and got a price on Denso long life platinum plugs, $16.4 each. They are available specifically for the fiesta with the correct spark gap. Id suggest you all go out and check your plugs right away. The difference in engine smoothness is remarkable between original $4.60 spark plugs and the denso platinums. Dont want to sound like a toss bag but its got more oomff
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Spark plugs, Warning for everyone
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