X308 spark plug recommendations

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Apr 28, 2009 | 07:42 AM

nicknack

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X308 spark plug recommendations

Hey guys, looking for some help in selecting new spark plugs for my 03' XJ8. Bosch, NGK ???

Apr 29, 2009 | 01:39 PM

nicknack

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Just ordered per my local Jag dealershipNGK
Spark Plug IFR5N10 NGK; Iridium Spark Plug
For models with production year from 1999. For models with chassis serial number from 853936.

Note: Iridium Spark Plug

May 10, 2009 | 11:45 AM

Abe Mirza

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HI. NickNack,
Why did you pick those particular Spark Plugs and are you happy with theor performance. I need to change mine in my 2003 VDP and need your input. Thanks.

May 10, 2009 | 12:36 PM

nicknack

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That is what my dealer recommended and come to find out that was what it had. So far so good, couldn't bring myself to torque them to the recommended 25 nm, so I just a little over hand tight, the torque wrench never clicked off. so I know I didn't over tighten.

May 10, 2009 | 05:28 PM

jag_genius

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i put the latest plugs from the XF .. so far so good.

May 11, 2009 | 09:24 AM

Abe Mirza

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Spark Plug IFR5N10 NGK; Iridium Spark Plug

THank you both Nicknack and jag_genius. It helped.

May 11, 2009 | 11:04 AM

wazari

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Make sure you use an anti-seize compound when installing the plugs. 25nm is not a problem. Obviously you don't want to strip the aluminum threads, but on the other hand a spark plug coming loose is not a good thing either.

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May 18, 2009 | 06:15 AM

jaguarxj81

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X308 spark plug recommendations

A little late to arrive on the subject, but thought my message so important that everyone should get it:

BE VERY CAREFUL WHAT KIND OF ANTI SEIZE YOU USE NEAR ALUMINIUM!! Copaslip, for instance, is based on copper, which eats aluminium for breakfast, lunch and dinner!!

BEWARE! BEWARE!

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Bard Thomas