Spark plugs for '86 DX engine (GTX)

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Radorocco
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Spark plugs for '86 DX engine (GTX)

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Mine are due for a change.

Any particular type recommended or are they all much of a muchness?

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Re: Spark plugs for '86 DX engine (GTX)

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I always use Bosch plugs as that's what VW fitted and been happy with them, I use the 4 prong ones as there is no need to gap them.
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Re: Spark plugs for '86 DX engine (GTX)

Post by ThomasD »

Here's another - I've got these in my DX engine'd Storm right now and they seem fine. Also Bosch, but single electrode.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spark-Plugs-B ... 336e2d8a19


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