[W126 Coupe] spark plugs

[Jonathan]

Ronny,

I run 20/50 year round be it synthetic or dino. 

Depending on the conditions you drive, 5K should be fine on syn. unless 
you are putting the car under heavy load/through extreme conditions.

Jonathan

RONNY GEENEN wrote:

> Jonathan,

> I followed your discussion. You mentioned it is better to use 20/50 oil.

> Is that just the normal oil? I use for my cars only full synthetic oil 

> and change it every 5,000 miles.

>  

> Ronny

> Glendora, Ca 91740

> 1987 560 SEC

> 1984 300 SD

>

>     ----- Original Message -----

>     *From:* Jonathan <mailto:jhodgman at gmail.com>

>     *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mailto:mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>     *Sent:* Saturday, March 01, 2008 6:08 PM

>     *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] spark plugs

>

>     Hello Bill,

>

>     Yes, All M116/117's need the same looking after in regards to the

>     timing chain/tensioner/guide rails/oil line clips.  Aside from

>     getting the job done it is of Utmost importance to use Genuine

>     guides as well as a Genuine tensioner. 

>

>     15/40 is good, you may find 20/50 even better.  For off the shelf

>     oil that still meets the needs of our engines (re, zinc/phosphate

>     etc..) I've been using Valvoline Racing 20/50.

>

>     Shrouding is what happens when you have Large amounts of deposits

>     forming on your spark plugs..to the point where they cover the

>     electrode and form an actual cover/shroud over the tip.

>

>     Jonathan

>

>     Bill Reford wrote:

>>     Hi Jonathan,

>>      

>>     We just did a timing chain (172,00KM)(108,000 Miles) and she will

>>     be re-assembled shortly, I was interested to see what shape the

>>     chain/tensioner etc, was in.(fear of the unknown)

>>      

>>     The chain showed some wear (minor) the rest of it showed very

>>     little wear (pleasently surprised, as per the lists dialogue over

>>     the years) (replaced everything anyway),  I believe that the car

>>     has had an easy life, judging by the engine internals, and by the

>>     history that I got when I imported the car from Germany in 2000

>>     and the service by me since then.

>>      

>>     The plugs look good after 15,000 km (since the last change)

>>     (light brown and with no oil deposits appearing)

>>      

>>     Question ... I have a 1990 560 SEL (US) as well, with similar

>>     mileage, (milage is accurate) with regular service by MB since

>>     new. Does the timing chain and their components wear the same as

>>     on a 1995 euro 500 ? should I assume that the chain needs

>>     attention ? 

>>      

>>     I use Castrol 15W40 and change every 5000 KM. (in the winter they

>>     are both garage queens)

>>      

>>     What is shrouding ??

>>      

>>     Bill

>>

>>         ----- Original Message -----

>>         *From:* Jonathan <mailto:jhodgman at gmail.com>

>>         *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists

>>         <mailto:mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>>         *Sent:* Saturday, March 01, 2008 5:50 PM

>>         *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] spark plugs

>>

>>         Hello Bill,

>>

>>         I would just keep an eye on your plugs..If when you inspect

>>         them you are starting to see deposits form then I'd make the

>>         switch to the BP5's.  Also, if it gets Really bad close the

>>         gap down to about .028-.030.   That will help prevent

>>         shrouding etc.

>>

>>         What weight oil are you running?  How many k's since your

>>         last oil change?

>>

>>         Jonathan

>>

>>         Bill Reford wrote:

>>>         Jonathan,

>>>          

>>>         At what mileage or kilometer reading should one choose NGK

>>>         BP5ES (for tired valve guides) ?? My 85 500 SEC euro is

>>>         starting to puff smoke (1 or 2 seconds) at startup, when

>>>         sitting overnight only.

>>>          

>>>         Bill 

>>>

>>>             ----- Original Message -----

>>>             *From:* Jonathan Hodgman <mailto:jhodgman at gmail.com>

>>>             *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists

>>>             <mailto:mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>>>             *Sent:* Thursday, February 28, 2008 5:41 PM

>>>             *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] spark plugs

>>>

>>>

>>>             NGk Bp6ES or 5 ES if you valve guides are getting tired..

>>>

>>>

>>>             Jonathna

>>>

>>>             On Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 5:38 PM, Gary

>>>             <garysalas at yahoo.com <mailto:garysalas at yahoo.com>> wrote:

>>>

>>>                 my store no longer sells the bosch so what's another

>>>                 plug? 

>>>

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>>         1987 AMG Hammer 6.0L 32V

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>     1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"

>     1991 560 SEC Euro ECE Conv. (for sale)

>     1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs (TT conversion IP)

>     1989 560 SEC Euro ECE *Parts*

>     1988 300 TE

>     1989 560 SEC AMG (Mech.lifter/radical cam conv.)

>     1987 AMG Hammer 6.0L 32V

>     1986 560 SEL 6.0L 32V AMG

>     1980 280 SE Euro

>     2006 Z4 3.0Si M-Spec

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1988 300 TE
1989 560 SEC AMG (Mech.lifter/radical cam conv.)
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