Now I am more confused. The plugs in the engine are W9 The new ones are WR9 resistor plugs
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=197392&page=6 one posting on this list says NOT to use platinum plugs on older MBs, but does not define a break point(s) between "old" and "new" Others say the R makes no difference while some say it will stress the electronics. Sheesh! I thought this was simple. Guess not much is simple anymore! Anyone got experience with 380 gassers? Patient is 1985 380SL At 05:51 PM 4/9/2008, you wrote: >It has been decades since I put spark plugs in anything. >Subject: 1985 380SL (daughter's car_) >I bought Bosch platinum plugs. >they look like the gap is in the .030 range, but I didn't check them yet. > >What is tha gap supposed to be? >I guess it is possible to gap these if you are really careful not to >chip the porcelain center, or the tiny electrode in the middle. Is >that correct? > >Or should I just put em in and hope for the best? > >Loren > > > > > >_______________________________________ >http://www.okiebenz.com >For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
