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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 08:47 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 Jul 19, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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wrong plugs I bet u put in bosh or something right?
 
Old Jul 19, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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No good ? Bosch Platnum ?

I think I read some where you said Champion platinum and OEM wires ????
 
Old Jul 19, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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K .... give it a shot tomorrow.
 
Old Jul 20, 2007 | 05:38 AM
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Ey, Chrys .. should I also chuck the wires and get OEM ?? Or just try the Champions - regular flavor ?


 
Old Jul 20, 2007 | 08:12 AM
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The sticker under the hood lists 3.

Which do you recommend ?
PFR5J-11
PK16PR-11
RC10PYP4
 
Old Jul 22, 2007 | 02:24 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.
 
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 05:21 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.
 
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:58 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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