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Re: Bosch Platinum, shitty plugs?

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Subject: Re: Bosch Platinum, shitty plugs?
From: "James Nazarian Jr" <james.nazarian@colorado.edu>
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 19:43:34 -0600
I use the bosch triple electrode plugs from an '89 VW Cabriolet.  I
absolutely love them.

James Nazarian
71 B Roadster
71 BGT 
63 Buick 215

"Aerodynamics are for people who cannot build engines"
Enzo Ferrari

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> From: David Councill <dcouncil@imt.net>
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Bosch Platinum, shitty plugs?
> Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 7:37 PM
> 
> I agree from my own experience. I had problems with the Bosch platinums 
> missing and/or fouling. Never had similar problems with the other brands 
> even after high mileage. I usually have been using Champions or Autolites

> because they are cheaper and are often on sale. NGKs also worked good but

> cost considerably more than Champions or Autolites for similar
performance.
> 
> David Councill
> 67 BGT
> 71 BGT
> 
> At 09:13 PM 9/27/00 -0400, you wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > They're the greatest.  Never use anything else!!
> >
> >Sorry, but not true!
> >They may run OK in my low compression 74 B but they only last about 100
> >miles in my Turbo Ford and then start to miss.
> >Go with NGK, Autolite or in desperation, Champion.
> >Platinum is a lousy heat conductor.
> >
> >Jim L

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