Spark plugs...should I clean or get new ones?
 

I'm about 120 miles round trip to my main source of parts (except when ordering). So I checked the plugs today, they had carb, cleaned them. Should I stick with these, or order new ones? Thanks.

I think as a general rule you should replace the plugs in the 10-15,000 mile range,if you want to take them out before that and clean them thats fine but for about $2.00 a piece for standard copper plugs I would replace.

How long does it take to clean 6 plugs? Is your time worth more than $12?

Rebuild them.

Joe, I was thinking about a Wong CHip. I have a '86 Carrera with no engine mods. I am also interested in your results with the B&B muffler with the SSI exhaust. How is the sound, is it too noisy?

DG624,
I know that this is off of the original thread and I hope that we do not get scolded... In reference to your question about the B&B exhaust and the loudness I do have an opinion. When I purchased my car the previous owner had installed B&B stainless steel heat exchangers and muffler. At the current moment I am removing this entire exhaust system because it is way too loud for my taste and the drone at cruising speeds is not audibly pleasing to me. I am going to be installing the factory style exhaust - hopefully it will be completed this weekend.
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Daryl,

Thank you for the information. I guess it is best to see how the system works before I buy.

I am usually off the subject. DIVERGENT THINKING.

I've NEVER re-used plugs on any of my cars. For a couple of bucks apiece, it's just not worth the hassle. On the helicopter, however, they're about $30 each (and there are 12 of them) :eek: so as long as they're within specs, they get cleaned regularly and reused.

Is the BB exhaust for sale?

Auto Zone has the copper bosche plugs for $00 .99 ea. New
please with no anti seize. I pitched my B&B also. Really load with
a cabriolet. Replaced with a Burch cat bypass and Burch single
in/out and Steve Wong chip.Differant Car!! much less noise
and smoother too!

Keith Epperly 87 slant nose turbo look carrrera cabriolet

Maintenance interval indicates every 24 months regardless of mileage, perhaps because they are basically imersed in oil when the car is parked.

Checked today, AutoZone, NAPA, nor Advanced have my plugs...Bosch W5 DC.

You must get the proper heat range for your car - simply getting a plug that will fit in the hole is not enough...

-Wayne

i ordered two of those tuneup kits from pelican. i now have extras parts as things come up. with you living so far from everything, maybe you should get three.