Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Oops - I did it Again. Gnat Done Blown Up

  1. Zillon

    Zillon Well-Known Member

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    Dave's thoughts on the F56:

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  2. Nathan

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    On the trailer headed to Detroit...

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  3. Alan

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    Sorry to hear that Nathan! :(

    And ditch those multi-prong sparkplugs!
    A paste of well documented common knowledge:

    Q8. Why do some spark plugs have multiple ground electrodes?
    A8. This is an attempt by the manufacturers to increase the service life of the spark plug. The ground electrodes can wear down rapidly in some engines. Tiny particles of metal are removed from the ground electrode each time the plug fires hence they gradually wear away. There is a misconception that a multi ground plug will produce mutiple sparks - this is not true, only the nearest electrode to the centre (i.e. currenty the longest) will spark, as that becomes worn, another electrode will become the longest and replace it as the sparking electrode.

    Q9. Do my multi ground electrode plugs outperform single ground plugs?
    A9. In most cases, no. The additional electrodes disturb the flow of gases around the spark plug tip and performance may even be reduced. In addition, for high performance applications the additional metal within the combustion chamber will retain more heat and may be more prone to detonation/pre ignition.
     
  4. Metalman

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    Visions of Dune come to mind.... Did you run out of Spice?

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    ....Just needs a regap.
     
  6. cct1

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    The way the nose is tucked in on the apex, looks like you were "trailer" braking....
     
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    Good to see you back Jason!
    If you hunt around you will find some threads about this. Lets just say some of us have strong opinions about the directions BMW has taken. We have decided to not beat a dead horse anymore.
     
  8. Nathan

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    I would normally change plugs in my spring maintenance. I did forget. Even have a box of the BKR7EIX plugs on the shelf.

    This was totally my fault.

    Between the bricked heart, subsequent broken ribs and all the carp floating round in my head I just plum forgot to take the plugs to Best Motors Werks.
     
  9. Dave.0

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    This time you should buy and install the correct single prong plugs and connect to the Internet so you can send a file to Jan he can finish tuning your Vipec.
     
  10. DneprDave

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    I'm using Bosch platinum +4 plugs in my motorcycle and I've noticed quicker, easier starts and no fouling, like it did with standard plugs.

    It's is an improved sparkplug.

    buncha Luddites!
     
  11. cct1

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    I'm guessing it's not the plugs, I'm wagering it's something to do with cylinder.
     
  12. Ryephile

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    Good luck getting Gnat all fixed up!

    By the way, the spark plug you want for the rebuild is NGK BKR7EIX (aka #2667). Coincidentally the same plug I ran in the Exige S, and in the turbo Miata.
     
  13. Dave.0

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    I ignore all Ford Focus Ooops MINI F56 comments on principle because you all know my feelings and out of respect for Nathan I will not post them.
     
  14. cct1

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    #2 cct1, May 1, 2015
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    Damn Nate, sorry to hear that. Any idea what's going on? This is what, the second or third time?

    Time to fix the bottom once and for all. Time for a Stroker.
     
  15. Crashton

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    Wow Nathan that really sucks. Time to build for endurance rather that out right pony power. Hope it is not as bad as it appears. :fingerscrossed:
     
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    :cryin: :fingerscrossed:
     
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    What have you done to offend the Motoring Gods so?
     
  18. Firebro17

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    Shucks, that sucks!
     
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    Darn.... Now the squirrels are going to be staying awhile longer in the Short North....

    Squirrel Conspiracy.... I think them critters were somehow involved with this...

    Sorry for you Nathan...

    The Gnatster has been living on the bleeding edge too long... Get it fixed and then dial it back to 12....
     
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    Geez, sorry to hear that. My local dealer has some nice 2014 Hardtops on sale for $4,000 off MSRP! :D