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Old 07-19-2007 | 09:47 PM
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Since I had the plugs and wires done, I have a serious hesitation. I step on the gas I get a serious pause, kind of flat she may stall or not.

Under the hood, when I hit the throttle quickly, I hear a sucking sound, that seems to be coming from the area under and behind the throttle body, like a vacuum leak, I shot carb cleaner in the vicinity hoping that the engine would suck in the cleaner, rev a bit and give me an idea where the leak may exist, if it does at all. No luck.

I take off the throttle body, plenum and search for a cracked vacuum line ... Nothing. Damn plenums been on and off at least six time.

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Old 07-19-2007 | 10:07 PM
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wrong plugs I bet u put in bosh or something right?
 
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Old 07-19-2007 | 10:51 PM
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No good ? Bosch Platnum ?

I think I read some where you said Champion platinum and OEM wires ????
 
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Old 07-19-2007 | 10:52 PM
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no
champion only
 
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Old 07-19-2007 | 11:11 PM
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K .... give it a shot tomorrow.
 
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Old 07-20-2007 | 06:38 AM
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Ey, Chrys .. should I also chuck the wires and get OEM ?? Or just try the Champions - regular flavor ?


 
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Old 07-20-2007 | 09:12 AM
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The sticker under the hood lists 3.

Which do you recommend ?
PFR5J-11
PK16PR-11
RC10PYP4
 
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Old 07-22-2007 | 03:24 PM
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Ok RC10PYP4, Champion Double Platinum from Mopar, were installed. Definite improvement. But I caused another issue. The Top egr tube bolt holes are stripped I guess. They go in spin all the way in nicely, but dont grab and tighten. No biggy. Got the spare from the wreck.

After installing the plugs, I took it for a 40 mile test run. I did get two minor hesitations but I think once the vacuum leak is fixed, the issue should be corrected unless something else pops up, or the minor hesitation increased frequency and intensity. Will keep ya posted.
 
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Old 07-23-2007 | 06:21 PM
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I know that Chrysler Tech said Champion, but I have found NGK spark plugs to be better. However, if you stick to OEM, you can't be wrong.
 
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Old 07-23-2007 | 08:58 PM
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Jeeps use NGK. I will tell u chrysler fuel systems build there calculations around the spark plugs. If u change the setting u get stuff like what happened on this post.
 



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