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11th March 2010, 12:04 PM
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When Ben had my car in for a service he refused to use any other spark plug then the platinum tipped (IIRC) ones from Audi, so that's what I have currently.
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#12
11th March 2010, 12:23 PM
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I'm a big NGK fan myself, using the only dailies and racer.
Their website used to have a big database of cars, and their nkg codes. There is also a break down of the codes, if you want to work out what differs between an s8 and an a8 4.2 plug. The 4 prong ones are for long life - electricity takes the shortest route, and your doing well if you split it into 4 sparks!!!! Singh - may I ask how much the audi ones where? As I have a receipt for the previous owner paying £12EACH for plugs + labour! But don't know what he got for his money.
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#13
11th March 2010, 12:30 PM
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Hi there,
Well i still have the NGK R BKR6EQUP and they will probably clean up. I'd guess the missfire and crappy timining would account for the fouling so they are probably ok. Howver i just went for a punt on the BKR6EIX iridium ones as they suposdily produce a better spark and cope with LPG better. The 11 moniker is for bigger electrode and wider gap, so steer well clear of those. Not sure about the specific LPG ones as i think they are just designed to last longer and you should get 60-100k off plugs by what i've read so, i'll skip that. £48 inc postage as the guy charges one off shipping for upto 16 !!! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWNX:IT I'll report back how it goes ! Lee
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11th March 2010, 12:32 PM
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I can't remember now as I had a full service and some gearbox seals replaced at the same time. But Ben was adamant we only used Audi plugs so I agreed, I do remember they were quite a bit more then I could have got non Audi ones for. I think he mentioned something about without Audi ones the cylinders would run hotter. I'm sure he will be along soon to advise further.
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2009 Audi RS 6 Saloon V10 - 420mm Ceramics, Keyless, Soft Close, Adaptive Cruise, Glass Sunroof, Blinds, Twin Pane & UV, Freeview & DAB, High Beam Assist, MTM bits, Audi Exclusive Bits, MRC, Milltek, GYEF1 ASY2's, Bluetooth streaming music to AMI mod - 753 PS/1021 NM 2016 Audi S3 Saloon, Sepang, S-Tronic - B&O, Tech Pack etc... Company Car 1995 Audi A8 4.2 V8 quattro Sport - Bose, Solar, Blinds
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11th March 2010, 01:06 PM
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Hi Singh,
Any idea who makes the Audi ones and what the park code etc is ??? Mine has already been running the NGK platinum ones so any cylinder hotness should have shown up ? ta, Lee
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11th March 2010, 01:14 PM
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I think its Bosch but not sure, I know Audi RS models come with NKG
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2009 Audi RS 6 Saloon V10 - 420mm Ceramics, Keyless, Soft Close, Adaptive Cruise, Glass Sunroof, Blinds, Twin Pane & UV, Freeview & DAB, High Beam Assist, MTM bits, Audi Exclusive Bits, MRC, Milltek, GYEF1 ASY2's, Bluetooth streaming music to AMI mod - 753 PS/1021 NM 2016 Audi S3 Saloon, Sepang, S-Tronic - B&O, Tech Pack etc... Company Car 1995 Audi A8 4.2 V8 quattro Sport - Bose, Solar, Blinds
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#17
11th March 2010, 02:20 PM
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Conan (the Librarian) Watch it if you dare Currently, 2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block. 1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing! 1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard 2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion. 2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse. 2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter. Previously 2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex 1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure. 1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex. 2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on. 1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8. And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light.
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12th March 2010, 01:47 PM
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Hi There,
Well the Iridium IX just turned up at my office. Damn quick service. Rather impressed. Yep. They look like spark plugs....Less grubby than my old ones, but is still just a spark plug ! Will try them when i get a working engine ! cya, Lee
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#19
12th March 2010, 02:12 PM
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Hi Bosch spark plug HGR7KQC fits A8 and S8 4.2 and 3.7 to 98, FGR6KQE fits A8 and S8 4.2 and 3.7 98 on. Bosch are the OE supplier so what yoy get from Audi is Bosch with the Audi symbol embossed on the plug. I work for GMF motor factors in South Wales we stock them and they are £3.26 + vat each for the first part number and £5.34 + vat for the second part number.
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12th March 2010, 06:18 PM
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Conan (the Librarian) Watch it if you dare Currently, 2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block. 1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing! 1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard 2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion. 2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse. 2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter. Previously 2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex 1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure. 1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex. 2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on. 1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8. And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light.
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