howdy all..

i put a new set of plugs in the 380 the other day , thought i'd share a couple photos if anyone hasn't seen under the cover before...

very straight forward job to get the inlet manifold off..
just need inlet gasket and i used NGK iridium's.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/starlet-turbo/sparkplugfront.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/starlet-turbo/sparkplug2.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/starlet-turbo/sparkplug1.jpg

Cheers,
Brad.

What spark plugs did you put in?

Great pics
Very helpful

i did write NGK iridium's in the first post , but the exact part number is BKR5EIX-11

Might be a good bunch of posts for the 380 encyclopaedia thread?


I think the inlet gasket is re-usable?

[QUOTE=Blackstar;1307934]Might be a good bunch of posts for the 380 encyclopaedia thread?


I think the inlet gasket is re-usable?

Sure is, but if in doubt or you damage the old one a new one is only $26 from your local Mitsu dealer.

awesome so what spark plus does everyone use? has i'm taking mine out soon :) 60k is enough don't you guys reckon? is it due?

there is no way i'd reuse the gasket...buy a new one and torque the inlet to the correct spec and you've got nothing to worry about.

inlet gasket = MD199282 $17.60

i did these plugs at 90k's , they still looked allright..the colouring was how it should be on all 6..
I'm not a fan of Bosch spark plugs (which are factory fitted) , so the NGK iridium's were my choice for replacement.


while we are on the topic of part numbers, if anyone wants to know,

Oil filter = MD352627
sump plug crush washer = MD050317

if it's a metal gasket it can be reused 6 million times. (exaggeration but can be used many times)

Sure is a lot more complicated with a supercharger on.

Personally,I won't be changing the plugs for at least 100,000k's and certainly not prior...unless fuel economy or performance deteriorates.

One must be careful to not fall into the trap of thinking that constantly spending money equates to good servicing.

Check out this thread for a discussion on 380 spark plugs:
New spark plugs (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79390)

I'm with Tuffy, the inlet gasket is perfectly reusable. But for peace of mind, for around $20, get a new one if you want.

Sure is a lot more complicated with a supercharger on.
Personally,I won't be changing the plugs for at least 100,000k's and certainly not prior...unless fuel economy or performance deteriorates.

One must be careful to not fall into the trap of thinking that constantly spending money equates to good servicing.

I reckon when the plugs needs doing i might contemplate selling the car as it will be a PITA to pull the Supercharger off lol

I reckon when the plugs/timing belt needs doing i might contemplate selling the car as it will be a PITA to pull the Supercharger off lol

Why does the charger need to come off to do the timing belt?!

;1308384']Why does the charger need to come off to do the timing belt?!

Oops random thought ..... I dunno lol ..... fixed