Ferrari Mailing List: Re: 100,000 mile spark plugs....

[LarryT (l02turner]

Cool!   Those appear to be Platinum tipped plugs and I don't believe the 
tips wear like the old plugs but I would have thought there'd be *some* kind 
of wear visible.

Out of curiosity, what does GM say about the interval for replacing plugs? 
BTW, my 78 Malibu had a very good engine - much better than the tranny  - 
with electronic ignition, etc and after 20k miles I decided a tuneup was in 
order - plugs, distr cap, etc.  At it turned out, nothing was worn & he 
dealer said they usually go 80k-100k before a tuneup!  Back in 80 something. 
But I'd spent good money for new parts and by gosh they were going to  be 
changed!  ;-)

Take care -

Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts
Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
PORSCHE POSTERS!  youroil.net
Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <robert_h_bowser [at] juno.com>
To: "Larry Turner" <l02turner [at] comcast.net>
Cc: "The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 2:39 AM
Subject: [Ferrari] 100,000 mile spark plugs....


As racing season is coming up, I decided to change the spark plugs in my 
Z06.  Never done that before.  The car has 102K miles on it, all on the same 
set of plugs.  I've run the car in 24 Open Road Races, so about 2400 of 
those miles were at 140+ mph.  Most of the rest were freeway miles, but I 
expected some significant wear on the electrodes.  I (with much difficulty) 
pulled them out, and, much to my surprise,...they looked pretty much brand 
new.  Few deposits.  Little change to the electrodes.  Amazing.

I've attached a picture.  New vs. old plugs.

Bob
'78 308GTS
'01 Corvette Z06
_____________________________________________________________
Click here for Financial Aid for your education.  Apply now.
http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2111/fc/Ioyw6iighogXNdBqqKA87vcp7fhtJFzLMYlxGK7eMbf2mj4AWWNXq4/




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


> _________________________________________________________________
> To unsubscribe or modify your subscription options, please visit:
> http://lists.ferrarilist.com/mailman/options/ferrari/l02turner%40comcast.net
>
> Sponsored by BidNip.com eBay Auction Sniper
> http://www.BidNip.com/
> and F1 Headlines
> http://www.F1Headlines.com/