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Spark plugs for Venturi

Postby Martin Guard » Tue Apr 08, 2014 8:51 pm

I was looking at what spark plugs to use in the Venturi 300 and stumbled across this post (see below) on a Peugeot forum.
My speedo has been playing up (showing +20%) for sometime and I wonder if this might be the cause. For the life of me I can't fathom out why spark plugs should affect a speedo reading, but..... Can anyone offer an explanation or suggest what plugs might be appropriate for my 300. MJG

"Make sure you use the proper Peugeot spark plugs in this engine (406 Coupe), unless you want problems later on.
See the parts man at your friendly ( HA! HA!) local Peugeot dealer.
Using non Peugeot plugs can mess up the engines running & make your speedo have a fit too!
And im not pulling your leg!"
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Re: Spark plugs for Venturi

Postby PaulyA610 » Tue Apr 08, 2014 10:10 pm

These should be the ones Martin NGK BKUR7ET that is what is in mine now and runs fine. As for the speedo it may just need re calibrating which is common on these vdo clocks.
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Re: Spark plugs for Venturi

Postby Martin Guard » Sun Apr 13, 2014 12:00 pm

BH!! Six new plugs fitted in less than two hours and no skinned knuckles and.... found a solution to my speedo problem (see adjoining post).
Does life with a Venturi get any better than this? :super
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Re: Spark plugs for Venturi

Postby PaulC1959 » Mon Apr 14, 2014 10:30 am

HI MJG

What's this young man, going hands dirty yourself? Either you were very bored at home or the coffers are getting a bit light, whatever next? Still not time to worry about you just yet as no posts claiming golf is futile and you will never again pick up the sticks again!!!!!!

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Re: Spark plugs for Venturi

Postby Martin Guard » Tue Apr 15, 2014 10:03 am

Just proving that Venturis aren't difficult to work on.
Just thought I'd get a little hands-on ready for the trip to Magny Cours' Classic Days. 80 Venturis booked in. I think its only yours that will be missing! Shame you are not able to make it. :(
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Re: Spark plugs for Venturi

Postby simonsays74 » Fri May 02, 2014 9:09 pm

2 hours?!

Lol! Try changing them in the Bi turbo, 2 days more like.

Who refurbishes VDO speedos. The LCD display on mine is flickering.
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Re: Spark plugs for Venturi

Postby PaulyA610 » Sat May 03, 2014 5:43 pm

I will dig out the number Richard and pm it too you bud.
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Re: Spark plugs for Venturi

Postby simonsays74 » Wed May 07, 2014 7:18 pm

Thanks Paul.
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Re: Spark plugs for Venturi

Postby Martin Guard » Tue May 13, 2014 5:29 pm

Hi Richard. Two days??? Sounds like an engine out job or was it a plug, pub, plug, pub, plug...jobbie!
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Re: Spark plugs for Venturi

Postby PaulyA610 » Tue May 13, 2014 11:10 pm

That is my style Martin, the pub always helps with stress relief! Hope you get the right answers from vdo Richard.
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