1st Gen R53 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Spark Plugs

  1. Ofioliti

    Ofioliti New Member

    May 9, 2009
    890
    35
    0
    Professor
    ... always curious
    Ratings:
    +35 / 0 / -0
    #2 Ofioliti, Apr 18, 2010
    Sorry, I'm not familiar with the no. 3 problem. What is it? :confused5:
     
  2. Nathan

    Nathan Founder

    Mar 30, 2009
    25,144
    10,052
    113
    Writer
    Short North
    Ratings:
    +10,069 / 0 / -0
    #3 Nathan, Apr 18, 2010
    It looks like oil got on the base of the plug. I've been having that same issue, but it was puddling on top of the plug. Replaced the spark plug tube seals and it went away.
     
  3. Ofioliti

    Ofioliti New Member

    May 9, 2009
    890
    35
    0
    Professor
    ... always curious
    Ratings:
    +35 / 0 / -0
    #4 Ofioliti, Apr 18, 2010
    Is number 3 the 3rd from the passenger side? I am having trouble pulling off the wire from that one. (What's this problem you are hinting at and is it related to this difficulty I'm encountering?) :confused5: :frown5:
     
  4. wzabrouski

    wzabrouski Active Member

    May 5, 2009
    304
    32
    28
    Executive Director
    Keller, TX
    Ratings:
    +32 / 0 / -0
    #5 wzabrouski, Apr 18, 2010
    #3 is prone to corosion. What did you replace to resolve the issue Nathan? I think I read you ran both Brisk and NGK and preferred NGK, is this correct?

    I believe #3 is from the passenger side.

    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
  5. Ofioliti

    Ofioliti New Member

    May 9, 2009
    890
    35
    0
    Professor
    ... always curious
    Ratings:
    +35 / 0 / -0
    #6 Ofioliti, Apr 18, 2010
    OK, thanks. (Why is no. 3 prone to corrosion?)
     
  6. Ofioliti

    Ofioliti New Member

    May 9, 2009
    890
    35
    0
    Professor
    ... always curious
    Ratings:
    +35 / 0 / -0
    #7 Ofioliti, Apr 18, 2010
    Here are mine. Number 3 (from the passenger side) seems to be just like the others, so I guess mine was OK. Do all look "normal" after 65,000 miles? (These are the oem ones.) (Sorry for all the questions---I'm a spark plug noob :blush2:)

    mini007.jpg mini008.jpg
     
  7. goaljnky

    goaljnky New Member

    Apr 7, 2009
    3,105
    394
    0
    LaLaLand, Left Coast, Overpopulated and Underfunde
    Ratings:
    +394 / 0 / -0
    #8 goaljnky, Apr 18, 2010
    On my Justacoop Brisks got fouled up somehow. The way Danny at Minicorsa explained it, the Brisks are a sensitive to less then ideal conditions which happen a lot in everyday driving. In my case it was trowing engine codes and the car ran like crap. Replaced it with NKG and all is good now.
     
  8. Way Motor Works

    Way Motor Works New Member

    May 4, 2009
    1,169
    206
    0
    MINI Tuner
    Atlanta
    Ratings:
    +206 / 0 / -0
    #9 Way Motor Works, Apr 18, 2010
    Yup those look pretty normal, don't worry.
     
  9. Ofioliti

    Ofioliti New Member

    May 9, 2009
    890
    35
    0
    Professor
    ... always curious
    Ratings:
    +35 / 0 / -0
    #10 Ofioliti, Apr 18, 2010
    Great, thanks!
     
  10. Thumper460

    Thumper460 Active Member

    May 26, 2009
    559
    94
    28
    United States Navy ..Retired
    Ratings:
    +99 / 0 / -0
    #11 Thumper460, Apr 22, 2010
    Looks good!! I use Autolite Plugs!! they rock!! NO issues with running water/meth, or some NOS, or just running the mess out of the car!! I have installed the Autolites in other cars and they work great also.. ( one has 80K on them and we are going to replace befor the dragon)

    In todays EFI systems.. if the plug fails it is usually NOT the issue on the plug, but the EFI/Rings/Emmissions... ect!! ( High mileage will necessitate any brand plug change) I have to chuckle when a guy buys a 10-$20.00 spark plug, when the $5.00 Autolite is just as good!! but hey..

    Just me...........................................

    Thumper
     
  11. Nitrominis

    Nitrominis Banned

    May 9, 2009
    1,217
    61
    0
    Doing nothing
    Santa Cruz, CA
    Ratings:
    +61 / 0 / -0
    #12 Nitrominis, Apr 22, 2010

    Now I wonder how much better all those Dyno charts would be if more changed their SC belt and spark plugs before the run? :Thumbsup:

    Both of these are cheap and easy to change with a instant and noticeable difference!

    AutoLite/Fram/Bendix was one of my sponsors when I was racing. All the plugs I wanted! :D
     
  12. Thumper460

    Thumper460 Active Member

    May 26, 2009
    559
    94
    28
    United States Navy ..Retired
    Ratings:
    +99 / 0 / -0
    #13 Thumper460, Apr 23, 2010
    LOL yep.. It is amazing how some have a dyno run, and go with tired plugs and belts..LOL and then wonder why they are pulling lower numbers, or the chart is bouncing all over!! good point Lynn.

    Just me..........................

    Thumper