Re: Bosch Spider spark plugs, boots, and resistors?

[Bernie Bennett <bennetts77833@domain.elided>]

Jeff:

Let me rewrite your email. <g>
Good news, when I checked my ignition system before doing a tune-up, I

> also noticed the 
> resistor-type spark plug boots just didn't seem to stay seated.  I removed the 
> intermediate boot and was able to get a secure connection.  Also found my coil 
> wire to be badly corroded inside the distributor cap.
These were the source of my poor spark and a contributor to the plug 
fouling. After repairing my ignition system my Lodge Spark Plugs . . .
would have probably cleaned themselves up after an Italian tune up, and 
I would have saved doing all that cross referencing of parts numbers and 
the $1.50 each I paid for those new spark plugs. <end of rewrite>

So, did you blame the Lodge's for not working when critical parts were 
not making good connection? I don't know if you plugs needed replacing, 
or if you threw parts at a problem before finding out what the problem 
really was. I doubt strongly whether a brand switch from Lodge was 
necessary.

OK new plugs every once in a while are a Good Idea,  for newer cars such 
as our '92 Spider the recommendation is changing them every 30,000 
miles, still with Lodge 2HL's.

Best Wishes,
Bernie Bennett
Brenham, TX

Give me that Old Time Religion and while your at it a Big Helping of 
'Ricambi Originale'! bjb
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