Could someone advise if NGK plug type BKRGE-11 is suitable for above-1 .4 engine.If not any recommendations?
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computa say no
plugs should be NGK PFR6N-11
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Hi,
The www.ngkpartfinder.co.uk website advises type PFR6N-11.
Best regards,
Astrabob.
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Well, the BKR6E-11 will fit, but it's just a standard spec plug (the car will still work, but it's not the recommended part). The recommended one has a fancy platinum electrode, part number as the others have quoted. It seems to cost rather a lot more though - will probably set you back £20 a set. Up to you whether you shell out the extra tenner.
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Thanks to all who responded.......it would appear that the recommended plug PFR6N-11 is a longlife type wheras BKR6E-11 is standard, equivalent to RC9YCC Champion?.
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it would appear that the recommended plug PFR6N-11 is a longlife type
Yes, basically. A lot of cars use fancy plugs and leave them in for 2 years. They should still really be cleaned/regapped after a year though. To be honest I'd buy the cheap plugs and just replace them at each service. A full set of the NGKs from my local factor is £7.50 inc VAT.
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Thanks Greg.....I fully agree with you!.On a related subject, and particularily in the K-series Rover engines would you agree with replacing the Thermostat when replacing coolant?.
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On a related subject and particularily in the K-series Rover engines would you agree with replacing the Thermostat when replacing coolant?.
I'm not a huge K-series fan, but others seem to think this is a good idea. The 1.4 isn't too badly blighted by HG failure compared with the 1.8 so doesn't require quite the same level of obsession over coolant/thermostat etc. Just replace the coolant as per the service schedule and check the level every week or 2. Completely up to you regarding the stat - but could be money well spent (much better than paying to have the head skimmed).
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A lot of cars use fancy plugs and leave them in for 2 years. They should still really be cleaned/regapped after a year though.
If they're multielectrode plugs, you shouldn't attempt to regap them.
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If they're multielectrode plugs you shouldn't attempt to regap them.
Well that goes without saying surely, but if they're single-electrode and you know the correct gap, it's always worth getting the feeler-gauge out. Cleaning still applies regardless.
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Well that goes without saying surely
You'd have thought so, but I've seen it previously been asked.
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