Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 15:27:24 -0400 From: "TGhosh" <tapanznopsams.com> Subject: Re: 9000 Aero Problem
Hi, Why is everyone so adamant about using ONLY NGK in Saabs? I put in Bosch Platinum +4 plugs in my 91 9000s about two months ago...and I actually notice improvement over the NGK's. I am just curious as to why NGK plugs are the only plugs supposed to be used with the DI cassette. -T.Ghosh 91 9000s 142k 5-speed Mathias wrote in message <39AAA9C0.78629060nopsamnt.ser>... >The first thing to check is the plugs. Use NGK BCPR7ES-11 and gap them >to 1.0mm, nothing more, nothing less. Its important to have them gapped >properly. Even if your plugs are quite new, replace them with new ones. >Do NOT use any other plugs than these NGKs. > >If this does not help, check the DI unit. Replace it with a known good >unit. Dont bother about looking for sparks, that wont be the problem >(wont see the effects of a bad DI until its hot and you push hard). > >If this doesnt help, look for fuel related problems. Most often these >problems are related to the ignition system, not the fuel system. > >/Mathias > > > >Dave Speed wrote: >> >> 1995 9000 Aero >> 40 K miles >> >> Driving west out of San Antonio, TX on I-10 >> Ambient temp 94 deg F; full tank of fuel. >> >> 75 mph / 2500 rpm in 5th gear pulling up a long hill; showing >> just a little boost on the turbo, as I opened the throttle, the >> engine cut out, then picked back up. >> >> Did it again a little later and the engine died. Coasted to a stop >> and it star
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