Jeeps Canada - Jeep Forums

Jeeps Canada - Jeep Forums (https://www.jeepscanada.com/)
-   Jeep Mailing List (https://www.jeepscanada.com/jeep-mailing-list-32/)
-   -   Bosch Spark Plugs (https://www.jeepscanada.com/jeep-mailing-list-32/bosch-spark-plugs-20789/)

Old Crow 09-28-2004 05:49 AM

Re: Bosch Spark Plugs
 
On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 09:50:43 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
wrote:

>Jack Dow wrote:
>>
>> Was thinking about trying a set of Platinum Bosch Plugs the next time I
>> change plugs. Running a 1989 Wrangler 4.2 6 cylinder. Would like some expert
>> opinions. Currently running Autolite non Platinum.
>>


Then Mike sez:
>They don't work in the 258's from what I have seen.
>
>I see good results with Champion plugs.
>


GM vehicles don't much like the Bosch's either. In GMs I'd use Delco,
in the Jeeps and the Harley's I use Champion.

--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLT 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande
ASE Certified Master Auto Tech + L1
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51

Old Crow 09-28-2004 05:49 AM

Re: Bosch Spark Plugs
 
On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 09:50:43 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
wrote:

>Jack Dow wrote:
>>
>> Was thinking about trying a set of Platinum Bosch Plugs the next time I
>> change plugs. Running a 1989 Wrangler 4.2 6 cylinder. Would like some expert
>> opinions. Currently running Autolite non Platinum.
>>


Then Mike sez:
>They don't work in the 258's from what I have seen.
>
>I see good results with Champion plugs.
>


GM vehicles don't much like the Bosch's either. In GMs I'd use Delco,
in the Jeeps and the Harley's I use Champion.

--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLT 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande
ASE Certified Master Auto Tech + L1
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51

twaldron 09-28-2004 09:11 AM

Re: Bosch Spark Plugs
 
I thought Harleys used glow plugs. ;)

Old Crow wrote:
> GM vehicles don't much like the Bosch's either. In GMs I'd use Delco,
> in the Jeeps and the Harley's I use Champion.
>
> --
> Old Crow
> '82 Shovelhead FLT 92" 'Pearl'
> '95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande
> ASE Certified Master Auto Tech + L1
> TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51


--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________


twaldron 09-28-2004 09:11 AM

Re: Bosch Spark Plugs
 
I thought Harleys used glow plugs. ;)

Old Crow wrote:
> GM vehicles don't much like the Bosch's either. In GMs I'd use Delco,
> in the Jeeps and the Harley's I use Champion.
>
> --
> Old Crow
> '82 Shovelhead FLT 92" 'Pearl'
> '95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande
> ASE Certified Master Auto Tech + L1
> TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51


--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________


twaldron 09-28-2004 09:11 AM

Re: Bosch Spark Plugs
 
I thought Harleys used glow plugs. ;)

Old Crow wrote:
> GM vehicles don't much like the Bosch's either. In GMs I'd use Delco,
> in the Jeeps and the Harley's I use Champion.
>
> --
> Old Crow
> '82 Shovelhead FLT 92" 'Pearl'
> '95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande
> ASE Certified Master Auto Tech + L1
> TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51


--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________


L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes III 09-28-2004 12:26 PM

Re: Bosch Spark Plugs
 
Ditto. The only place I used Bosch was in Volkswagen pancake
engines, the heat range seemed to match the engine better than any
American manufacturer, and their threads didn't suck the helicoils out.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Old Crow wrote:
>
> GM vehicles don't much like the Bosch's either. In GMs I'd use Delco,
> in the Jeeps and the Harley's I use Champion.
>
> --
> Old Crow
> '82 Shovelhead FLT 92" 'Pearl'
> '95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande
> ASE Certified Master Auto Tech + L1
> TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51


L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes III 09-28-2004 12:26 PM

Re: Bosch Spark Plugs
 
Ditto. The only place I used Bosch was in Volkswagen pancake
engines, the heat range seemed to match the engine better than any
American manufacturer, and their threads didn't suck the helicoils out.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Old Crow wrote:
>
> GM vehicles don't much like the Bosch's either. In GMs I'd use Delco,
> in the Jeeps and the Harley's I use Champion.
>
> --
> Old Crow
> '82 Shovelhead FLT 92" 'Pearl'
> '95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande
> ASE Certified Master Auto Tech + L1
> TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51


L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes III 09-28-2004 12:26 PM

Re: Bosch Spark Plugs
 
Ditto. The only place I used Bosch was in Volkswagen pancake
engines, the heat range seemed to match the engine better than any
American manufacturer, and their threads didn't suck the helicoils out.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Old Crow wrote:
>
> GM vehicles don't much like the Bosch's either. In GMs I'd use Delco,
> in the Jeeps and the Harley's I use Champion.
>
> --
> Old Crow
> '82 Shovelhead FLT 92" 'Pearl'
> '95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande
> ASE Certified Master Auto Tech + L1
> TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51


L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes III 09-28-2004 12:28 PM

Re: Bosch Spark Plugs
 
I bet you don't have the balls to troll on a Harley board.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

twaldron wrote:
>
> I thought Harleys used glow plugs. ;)


L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes III 09-28-2004 12:28 PM

Re: Bosch Spark Plugs
 
I bet you don't have the balls to troll on a Harley board.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

twaldron wrote:
>
> I thought Harleys used glow plugs. ;)



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:32 AM.


© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands

Page generated in 0.24352 seconds with 5 queries