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

[H.G.P.]

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.

[rfuerst911sc]

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.

[Por_sha911]

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

[no substitute]

Rebuild them.

[DG624]

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?

[fireant911]

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.

[DG624]

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.

[scottb]

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) so as long as they're within specs, they get cleaned regularly and reused.

[Darkmoon]

Is the BB exhaust for sale?

[kepperly]

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

[911SCfanatic]

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

[H.G.P.]

Originally posted by kepperly
Auto Zone has the copper bosche plugs for $00 .99 ea. New
please with no anti seize.

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

[Wayne 962]

Originally posted by kepperly
Auto Zone has the copper bosche plugs for $00 .99 ea.

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

-Wayne

[vash]

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.