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(Message started by: Malcolm73 on Apr 19^th, 2005, 10:37pm)

Title: New Plugs For 24 Valve - Iridium?
Post by Malcolm73 on Apr 19^th, 2005, 10:37pm

I am about to buy a new set of plugs for my 60,000 mile 24V Ultima and am contemplating Denso IK20 iridium tipped. Are there any known disadvantages other than higher cost or am I breaking new ground? The alternative is Ford Motorcraft at about £70 or at a lower cost N.G.K. PFR6B-11 platinum plugs bought via the internet, or just choose the cheapest platinum around?
73's Malcolm

Title: Re: New Plugs For 24 Valve - Iridium?
Post by Eric_R on Apr 19^th, 2005, 11:56pm

My personal choice is to stay with the Ford platinum. They are the original fitment and they last well for the full 2 years between changes.

You will get them much cheaper - by post - if you use http://www.fordpartsuk.com/ This is a very efficient and quick service.

Title: Re: New Plugs For 24 Valve - Iridium?
Post by EinA on Apr 20^th, 2005, 11:43am

I have fitted NGK Iridium to my 24V due to the fact I run on LPG. The theory being that LPG burns hotter and wears the Plugs out faster. There is a write up on http://www.sparkplugs.co.uk/ about the differences between Platinum and Iridium. I have been using them since early last December and all seems ok.
I also bought the plugs from them.

David