Ranger Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 As most of you recall I had a misfire problem not long ago and the first step was to replace the plugs. You may also recall that at 92K all the platinum tips were gone. Well, my wifes '96 Bonneville 3800 series II (N/A) was running rough and at 112K I figured it was time. The manual calls for 41-601's, but I found platinum tipped 41-921's in there. When I bought the new plugs they (A/C Delco, dealer & parts stores) now call for 41-101 "Iridium" (I don't know what the difference between platinum and iridium is), which is what I bought. Interestingly enough, unlike the Northstar, when I pulled the plugs, all the platinum tips where there. In hind site all I needed to do was clean, regap and reinstall them and I'm sure they would ahve been good for another 100K. They were in such good shape I did, clean, regap and saved them, "just incase". One other interesting note. I noticed that the A/C Delco box said "Made in Japan" Comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFBonnett Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 One other interesting note. I noticed that the A/C Delco box said "Made in Japan" Comments? Just got a new AC Delco radiator cap. Made in India. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 I wonder if America still makes anything? That bugs me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazglenn3 Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 Not as cheaply as the stuff gets made overseas. You know how capitalism works, right? Get all you can, can all you get, and sit on the can. As long as increasing the profits is the goal, the problem will only get worse. It bugs my too! Charles Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted November 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 It bugs me too but when I asked for comments I meant on the difference in plug wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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