NGK Spark Plugs for a VTS

1. D4MJT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition

   #1 13th April 2012, 09:04

   For the sake of argument, can anyone confirm the correct spec NGK spark plug for an 03 plate Saxo VTS?
   
   
2. BlackBox L-plater Joined: Apr 2009 Hitchin Posts: 49 106 GTI 140BHP

   #2 13th April 2012, 09:07

   Bkr6ez
3. D4MJT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition

   #3 13th April 2012, 09:10

   Interesting, I got told BKR6EK, by EuroCarParts and Citroen. There is a reason behind my asking, I'll show you in a minute when I've sorted some pictures.
   
   Need to find out the difference between the BKR6EK and BKR6EZ now!
4. D4MJT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition

   #4 13th April 2012, 09:23

   Right, basically I picked up a 2003 VTS at the start of the week, and it didn't idle very well, which I put down to the chav spec poorly installed air filter, which has been lashed in place of the standard airbox.
   
   Last night I serviced it, and the plugs I've removed were a completely different length to the ones I've fitted, much longer?! None of the old plugs were in tight either, which I'm thinking was lucky because they must have been protuding far too far into the combustion chamber?
   
   Old vs new:
   
   
5. user_38699 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Torquay Posts: 2930 MK2 saxo vtr

   #5 13th April 2012, 09:27

   Pictures didn't work,
   
   I've always used BKR6EZ in mine. The only difference between the EK and EZ is the running temps
6. D4MJT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition

   #6 13th April 2012, 09:28

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Heftydanielson Pictures didn't work, I've always used BKR6EZ in mine. The only difference between the EK and EZ is the running temps

   Just sorted the picture, that's good to know then. So the plugs I've took out were completely incorrect.
   
   It idles far, far better now with the new plugs I've just fitted.
7. Sophia_Bush Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Shropshire Posts: 9994 Moonstone Blue 106 GTi

   #7 13th April 2012, 13:45

   iirc the longer plugs are meant for the jp4 head as its a bit deeper? either way new plugs sort your problem ok?
8. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #8 13th April 2012, 13:46

   Halfords should have a code? pop in there tbh...
9. D4MJT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition

   #9 13th April 2012, 14:18

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Sophia_Bush iirc the longer plugs are meant for the jp4 head as its a bit deeper? either way new plugs sort your problem ok?

   Aha, that might make sense then.
   
   Yeah spot on, new plugs seem to have made a world of difference.
   
   Just need to sort a standard airbox now and get rid of the monstrosity that's fitted currently. It's actually got "Max Power" engraved in it!
10. Wee_monkey1987 Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2011 Hertfordshire Posts: 250 2000 Saxo Woodland Green VTS, 2002 Mazda MX5

    #10 13th April 2012, 14:24

    i use these in my VTS seem to work ok:
    
    BKR6EIX NGK IRIDIUM spark plug upgrade. Part Number: 6418
    
    details can be found on:
    
    http://www.ngkpartfinder.co.uk/car_c...ra.php?id=6094
11. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

    #11 13th April 2012, 16:01

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sophia_Bush iirc the longer plugs are meant for the jp4 head as its a bit deeper? either way new plugs sort your problem ok?

    Yeah jp4 use longer thread plugs