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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: PAULCDX on 07 May 2014, 23:11:25
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Hi All,
Apologies if this has been answered thousands of times but I'm still not 100% sure what plugs to buy for my 3.2. :-[
Vauxhall say I should be using quads PN GM 9195868 ? :-\
On reading other posts it looks like I could use GM09 9195109 ( twins ), would these be ok and fit a 2003 3.2 fine ? :-\
Thanks in advance, :y ;)
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Oe are quads for the 3.2
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Like I have said before I would use twin electrode plugs... but just my opinion
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Is that GM09 9195109 Daz ? ;)
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Never really paid any attention to part numbers... I just go into Vauxhall and tell them what I want, then have a look at what they bring. say yes or no
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Ok sorry, I'll ask my local dealer tomorrow
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The only time that I've come close to a serious mechanical issue with my late 3.2 was the one time I fitted twins :-\
Quads every time now... :y
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I only use ngk twins. In my 3.2.
quads were used to extend the change interval, and twins don't shield the spark as much,i don't like quads due to missfire issues.
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Always used the twins on my last 4 migs with no problems.
As said, the quads last longer so look better on the accountants books.
If you LPG the car, definitely use twins due to the more open flame front :y
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NGK Iridium. :y
Good for a lot of miles.....
Always use 'em if I can get them
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Lot of LC owners use iridium plugs now. Expensive but they all say the differance is noticable straight away. LC,s use a twin point as a standard plug, loking very similar to the Omega item
Keith B
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I only use ngk twins. In my 3.2.
quads were used to extend the change interval, and twins don't shield the spark as much,i don't like quads due to missfire issues.
Absolutely :y
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Twins all the way :y
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Lot of LC owners use iridium plugs now. Expensive but they all say the differance is noticable straight away. LC,s use a twin point as a standard plug, loking very similar to the Omega item
Keith B
Very different set of requirements on a blown engine though like the LC due to the increased cylinder temperatures etc.
Far from needed on the NA V6
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Thanks for all the replies guys, :y
So if I order 6 X GM09 9195109 ( twins ) they will fit and work fine ? :-\
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Thanks for all the replies guys, :y
So if I order 6 X GM09 9195109 ( twins ) they will fit and work fine ? :-\
Yes, perfectly fine
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LC,s use a twin point as a standard plug, loking very similar to the Omega item
They don't. OEM plugs for the LC are NGK BK6E's which are single point.
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LC,s use a twin point as a standard plug, loking very similar to the Omega item
They don't. OEM plugs for the LC are NGK BK6E's which are single point.
both correct. The twins are used to help with the spark as,blown engines, can blow the spark out hence two electrodes.
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LC,s use a twin point as a standard plug, loking very similar to the Omega item
They don't. OEM plugs for the LC are NGK BK6E's which are single point.
both correct. The twins are used to help with the spark as,blown engines, can blow the spark out hence two electrodes.
Huh? I don't doubt you could use a twin/quad prong in an LC.
I'm saying that the standard (OEM) plug in an LC is single electrode, and it is different to the Omega Item. Vx P/n for the LC is (was) 90393137. SO I'm quibbling with the statement "LC,s use a twin point as a standard plug, loking very similar to the Omega item" which is incorrect in several ways.
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LC,s use a twin point as a standard plug, loking very similar to the Omega item
They don't. OEM plugs for the LC are NGK BK6E's which are single point.
both correct. The twins are used to help with the spark as,blown engines, can blow the spark out hence two electrodes.
Two electrodes will make no odds as you only strike the spark across a single electrode at any one time, if the spark is blown out then it will either be to late to do anything and a missfire will occur or the spark will re-establish (and you get a partial missfire). :y
The ONLY thing adding electrodes does is extend the total electrode life of the plug.
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Would it cause confusion if I mentioned that I currently have triple electrode plugs in my 3.2? :-X
;)
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Would it cause confusion if I mentioned that I currently have triple electrode plugs in my 3.2? :-X
;)
there's always one three ;D ;D
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Would it cause confusion if I mentioned that I currently have triple electrode plugs in my 3.2? :-X
;)
attention seeker ;D
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Would it cause confusion if I mentioned that I currently have triple electrode plugs in my 3.2? :-X
;)
Did you break one off then?
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Would it cause confusion if I mentioned that I currently have triple electrode plugs in my 3.2? :-X
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Did you break one off then?
No - ordered them from one of the regular suppliers along with a cam belt kit as the price was right, and Delphi plugs with 3 electrodes duly arrived.