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How often should they be replaced?
Any particular brand?
How many is there?
How would you know that a Supra needs its sparks replacing.
Originally posted by Bradb
How many is there?
:eek:
-Ian
Originally posted by Bradb
How many is there?
2.5
:baa:
Are you sure it's got any?
:p
Is it the petrol or diesel model? :D
Mark Ayling
23-05-02, 13:04
LOL - top thread!
Some guy at work thought mine was a diesel and that's why it was so noisy :)
"Set of glow plugs for a Supra please mate" :conf:
"How would you know that a Supra needs its sparks replacing."
Halfords are doing a special on sparks at the moment, you can get a bag full real cheap. Use rubber glovers when fitting though as the little suckers'll give you a nasty shock otherwise.
:rolleyes:
Nic....you must have mis-read - he doesn't need any sparks just a plug to stop the little buggers falling out the bottom of the spark tub:p the answer is of course 1
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Cheers lads, most helpful. :(
So does that mean if I convert to a single turbo I'll need less sparks? :stupid:
Originally posted by Bradb
How often should they be replaced?
Any particular brand?
How many is there?
How would you know that a Supra needs its sparks replacing.
1) 60k miles if using platinum plugs, 12k miles if using normal ones (which is probably a better bet) I THINK! Somebody will correct me if I'm wrong
2) NGK are good, steer clear of brand names like Blitz or HKS, you pay way over the odds for nothing special.
3) There are six, one for each cylinder :)
4) Check the service history to see when they were last done. A good indicator of a high tension problem is missing on high boost (when the ignition system is working hardest to create a spark). This could be either plugs or HT leads.
Originally posted by Adam Wootten
This could be either plugs or HT leads.
Remember there are no HT leads on a MKIV TT, but the coil packs are known to degrade over time.
Anyone elaborate at the Brads stoopid gag. I hold my hands up, i've not got a clue about cars.
I'm not annoyed, far from it. I'm intrigued by the 'hilarious' path this thread took, after my 'foolish' spark plug question.
Left handed glass hammer anyone?
:stupid:
I'd recommend the NGK 6097 (BKR7E) for a non-stock car, i.e. one that runs higher boost. Any decent car parts shop should be able to get them and they are quite cheap. I replace them whenever I change my oil but then again I have a single turbo which is a bit harder on the plugs. If you have misfires at high boost try a smaller gap.
Flavio
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Well, your car is an inline six-cylinder engine, right? So it's got six spark plugs. It's a bit like asking how many brake discs you need to swap the full set...
I would have thought that everyone who is even slightly interested in Supras would know that they had six cylinders, and I think others would agree - hence the huge amount of abuse heaped upon you!
Sorry about being crassly unhelpful :) What a bunch of mycrofts you must think we are :conf:
-Ian
Haha. No probs Ian, I didn't know it was 6 cylinder or know what a cylinder is/does.
But I see how it would funny to the Supra Engine Fans.
Feel free to hit me with cheap shots.. best time to kick a man, is when he's down.
Flip, did you know the Supra was 6 cylinder?
:rolleyes:
Originally posted by Bradb
Flip, did you know the Supra was 6 cylinder?
:rolleyes:
Well it's actually got a few more than that if you include, the brake cylinders and clutch cylinders (if manual). But don't want to be pedantic or confuse the issue, if not you may all want to knight me!!!
:D
Originally posted by Bradb
Haha. No probs Ian, I didn't know it was 6 cylinder or know what a cylinder is/does.
But I see how it would funny to the Supra Engine Fans.
Feel free to hit me with cheap shots.. best time to kick a man, is when he's down.
Flip, did you know the Supra was 6 cylinder?
:rolleyes:
A cylinder is the tube which the piston goes up and down in, so it's actually six pistons in the engine. The pistons get pushed by the fuel/air mix burning in the cylinder, and that's what makes the car go. The more cylinders you have the better. It's important to know this so that you can look down on four cylinder engines as inferior :D
My bad for assuming everyone with a Supra should know how an engine works, I didn't mean to cause any offence!
-Ian
No offence taken in the slightest. I was just gutted I couldn't see the joke.
I love you guys... :)
Finally! Someone who knows less about engines than me! :p
I feel a real sense of camaraderie! :)
Maybe we should get together with Flip and join some sort of club.
Good hit L, all I know is it goes well, looks great and costs me loads.
Happy camper.
Can I be the leader of the our new non-techie club cos I've got I'm a grown up and have a TT...
I'll get me coat :sly:
Matt Harwood
24-05-02, 12:59
How often should the ignition key be serviced??? - That's what makes the car go... Wouldn't want it to break down...
Sorry Brad, Had to get one in there sooner or later;)
...if you want to find out more about the Supra engine, I can thoroughly recommend reading the New Car Features documents on MKIV.com
I work with engines every day, and I enjoyed reading it immensely. Its an excellent resource.
Harsh, but funny point awarded; Mr Harwood.
Anyone else up for some Brad bashing... go on get stuck in lads, it'll give Keith C a break :)
Ok ok I've got it....who want's to explain the twin spark system to Brad and really confuse him!!! :D
Never mind twin sparks, what about rotary engines?!?
:eek:
-Ian
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Can i be refered to as 'our brad' in posts that are aimed at belittling me ;)
Hey no belittling in mind, just thought it might be useful.
I was being 'hilarious' as always M..
:rolleyes:
This is one of the best / funniest threads i've read in a while !
Respect to Brad for taking it all in good heart !
If we can't laugh at ourselves... :eek: :) :D
Poking fun at the fat kid with asthma has never been so much fun..
Originally posted by Darren Blake
If we can't laugh at ourselves... :eek: :) :D
Start on the Soarer guys? ;)
Hey, now even I get that joke... :)
The other day I found this in the front luggage area of my Supra underneath the bonnet. Can anyone tell me what it is please. Do I need it? It seems to take up alot of unecessary room.
The other day I found this in the front luggage area of my Supra underneath the bonnet. Can anyone tell me what it is please. Do I need it? It seems to take up alot of unecessary room.
Reminds me of a joke:
Brad and Flip are driving along in a Volkswagen Beetle while there Supras are being serviced. The car stops suddenly, and Flip jumps out and opens the bonnet.
"Here, Bradsta, your engines fallen out!"
"It's alright Flip, there's a spare one in the boot"
:D
If you are going to go for the platinum plug variety be careful they don't oil up. I think they are more prone because they are hotter.
Mine have oiled twice - the first time needed replacements and the second time a good clean did the job.
To avoid oiling plugs up make sure you let the engine warm up properly before switching it off. Otherwise you might end up scaring yourself when the motor will only fire on a couple of cylinders and there is loads of blue smoke coming out of the back!
Has anyone else had this unfortunate experience?
Cheers
Dave
Originally posted by damar2000
If you are going to go for the platinum plug variety be careful they don't oil up. I think they are more prone because they are hotter.
Mine have oiled twice - the first time needed replacements and the second time a good clean did the job.
To avoid oiling plugs up make sure you let the engine warm up properly before switching it off. Otherwise you might end up scaring yourself when the motor will only fire on a couple of cylinders and there is loads of blue smoke coming out of the back!
Has anyone else had this unfortunate experience?
Cheers
Dave
If you have that much oil in your cylinder that it fouls your plugs then i think you have other problems.
Are you sure it's oil and not an extremely rich mixture ?
Flipfinger
29-05-02, 13:11
You're all (i) 's.
I knew how hot a cat got, and nobody else did. Not even the 'experts'.
I know how many cylinders my car has got, and how many spark plugs.
I can't find a left-handed screwdriver anywhere though. It's a big issue for us sinister types.
Flipfinger
29-05-02, 13:13
Originally posted by Justin
The other day I found this in the front luggage area of my Supra underneath the bonnet. Can anyone tell me what it is please. Do I need it? It seems to take up alot of unecessary room.
You want to get that down to Toyota pronto mate.....seems that a couple of the pipes are cut in half, and some of it looks like a drawing.....
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