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Perry Templeton
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Sat Nov 27, 2004 9:11 pm Post subject:
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I just changed plugs, wires, cap and rotor on my 98 Fontier. Not dealer
items. Purchased at local auto parts store. Used the Bosch plugs.
Runs waaaay better now.
Around town, no problems. My husband took the truck out of town, and he
calls and says the spark plug wires are popping up and won't stay seated.
The plugs came with a "sleeve" and I didn't really pay attention to them.
I called the dealer and he said to always use the NGK plugs.
I will probably replace them when the DH gets home, but in the meantime, I'm
curious, what's the deal with the Bosch plugs?
Perry
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John Smith
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Sun Nov 28, 2004 2:35 am Post subject:
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Bosch plugs suck. Anything associated with Bosch electrical suck to
inslude plug wires. My 350Z is in the shop now because Nissan chose to
source some of their injectors from Bosch. Buy NGK and you will be good
to go... Just my two cents.
Perry Templeton wrote:
| Quote: | I just changed plugs, wires, cap and rotor on my 98 Fontier. Not dealer
items. Purchased at local auto parts store. Used the Bosch plugs.
Runs waaaay better now.
Around town, no problems. My husband took the truck out of town, and he
calls and says the spark plug wires are popping up and won't stay seated.
The plugs came with a "sleeve" and I didn't really pay attention to them.
I called the dealer and he said to always use the NGK plugs.
I will probably replace them when the DH gets home, but in the meantime, I'm
curious, what's the deal with the Bosch plugs?
Perry
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jjjsan
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Sun Nov 28, 2004 5:42 am Post subject:
Re: Spark plug wires popping off after tune up. |
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Sleeve could be miss align and allowing connector to seat correctly on
plug.
Stick with NGK or ND plugs, thats what Nissan recommends.
Plug wires, use OEM or NGK.
Cap & Rotor use OEM
Order parts from Mail order sites for discount prices.
I've used Brown & Brown Nissan and Courtesy Nissan.
Jim
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Steve T
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Sun Nov 28, 2004 5:42 am Post subject:
Re: Spark plug wires popping off after tune up. |
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Perry Templeton wrote:
| Quote: | Hi, Steve.
I didn't and don't ever buy the cheapest as a rule.
Not Nissan parts...
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Why not? The quality is ALWAYS better and given what these vehicles cost,
why use poor quality parts that don't work? People will pay $35,000 for a
truck and then bitch about $100 for a set of good plug wires for it? I
don't get it. I mean this is something that at most needs replacing every
5-10 years, there probably was nothing wrong with the ones you threw away..
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Steve
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doS
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Sun Nov 28, 2004 5:42 am Post subject:
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I just installed NGK, I noticed a pleasant performace boost...
"Perry Templeton" <perrylep@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:jfaqd.54024$z3.48130@bignews5.bellsouth.net...
| Quote: | Hi, Steve.
I didn't and don't ever buy the cheapest as a rule.
Not Nissan parts, but not the bottom of the barrel at the parts store.
I'm sure that lots of folks shop just for price, but not me.
I did some more research today, and the different tip is taller, that
could
make a difference in reach of wire. Also, the counter guy said that
sometimes the plug wires are packed with enough grease, that they make a
"bubble" and won't seat all the way.
I had read some decent reviews about the Bosch plugs, but after this
experience, I'm done.
Perry
"Steve T" <fotocord@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:30so6mF32oeq7U2@uni-berlin.de...
Perry Templeton wrote:
I just changed plugs, wires, cap and rotor on my 98 Fontier. Not
dealer
items. Purchased at local auto parts store. Used the Bosch plugs.
Runs waaaay better now.
For today, if you used bosch platinums keep a tow truck's number handy!
:-)
Around town, no problems. My husband took the truck out of town, and
he
calls and says the spark plug wires are popping up and won't stay
seated.
The plugs came with a "sleeve" and I didn't really pay attention to
them.
I called the dealer and he said to always use the NGK plugs.
They are TRYING to help if you'll listen, most people seem to believe
they
know better than the people who made the vehicle about what parts to
use.
I will probably replace them when the DH gets home, but in the
meantime,
I'm curious, what's the deal with the Bosch plugs?
Probably has something to do with the -CHEAPO- wire set, cap and rotor
that
was installed as well.
--
Steve
http://www.atlantaracing.com
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Steve T
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Sun Nov 28, 2004 5:42 am Post subject:
Re: Spark plug wires popping off after tune up. |
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Perry Templeton wrote:
| Quote: | I just changed plugs, wires, cap and rotor on my 98 Fontier. Not dealer
items. Purchased at local auto parts store. Used the Bosch plugs.
Runs waaaay better now.
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For today, if you used bosch platinums keep a tow truck's number handy! :-)
| Quote: | Around town, no problems. My husband took the truck out of town, and he
calls and says the spark plug wires are popping up and won't stay seated.
The plugs came with a "sleeve" and I didn't really pay attention to them.
I called the dealer and he said to always use the NGK plugs.
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They are TRYING to help if you'll listen, most people seem to believe they
know better than the people who made the vehicle about what parts to use.
| Quote: | I will probably replace them when the DH gets home, but in the meantime,
I'm curious, what's the deal with the Bosch plugs?
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Probably has something to do with the -CHEAPO- wire set, cap and rotor that
was installed as well.
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Steve
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Perry Templeton
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Sun Nov 28, 2004 5:42 am Post subject:
Re: Spark plug wires popping off after tune up. |
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Hi, Steve.
I didn't and don't ever buy the cheapest as a rule.
Not Nissan parts, but not the bottom of the barrel at the parts store.
I'm sure that lots of folks shop just for price, but not me.
I did some more research today, and the different tip is taller, that could
make a difference in reach of wire. Also, the counter guy said that
sometimes the plug wires are packed with enough grease, that they make a
"bubble" and won't seat all the way.
I had read some decent reviews about the Bosch plugs, but after this
experience, I'm done.
Perry
"Steve T" <fotocord@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:30so6mF32oeq7U2@uni-berlin.de...
| Quote: | Perry Templeton wrote:
I just changed plugs, wires, cap and rotor on my 98 Fontier. Not dealer
items. Purchased at local auto parts store. Used the Bosch plugs.
Runs waaaay better now.
For today, if you used bosch platinums keep a tow truck's number handy!
:-)
Around town, no problems. My husband took the truck out of town, and he
calls and says the spark plug wires are popping up and won't stay seated.
The plugs came with a "sleeve" and I didn't really pay attention to them.
I called the dealer and he said to always use the NGK plugs.
They are TRYING to help if you'll listen, most people seem to believe they
know better than the people who made the vehicle about what parts to use.
I will probably replace them when the DH gets home, but in the meantime,
I'm curious, what's the deal with the Bosch plugs?
Probably has something to do with the -CHEAPO- wire set, cap and rotor
that
was installed as well.
--
Steve
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Perry Templeton
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Tue Nov 30, 2004 12:42 am Post subject:
Re: Spark plug wires popping off after tune up. |
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Just purchased new plugs from Nissan dealer. Hope that does the trick, will
compare heights.
Perry
"jjjsan" <jjjsan_spam@nospamz.sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Sleeve could be miss align and allowing connector to seat correctly on
plug.
Stick with NGK or ND plugs, thats what Nissan recommends.
Plug wires, use OEM or NGK.
Cap & Rotor use OEM
Order parts from Mail order sites for discount prices.
I've used Brown & Brown Nissan and Courtesy Nissan.
Jim
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