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Old 06-15-2007, 07:24 AM
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Ok guys, I am wrapping up on replacing the engine in my 1995 Bonneville SE with an engine from a 2002 Imapla. I have noticed that the spark plugs are different. I'm assuming that since I didn't replace the computer that I should use the plugs for the 95 Bonny? I had Autolight Platinum AP605'* in the Bonny. I purchased new Bosch Platinums. The Bosch box says 4041 but I can't find anything that list'* this plug for the 95 Bonny. I don't alwasy trust some of these young kids behind the parts counter that give you these parts when you give them a make and model listing.
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Both the '95 3800 and the '02 3800 use the same spark plug. Autolite #606 or equivilent.
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Ok.. first off.. Bosch platinums are a bad choice for a waste spark system like ours. They typically begin failing in a month or less.

Now..on motor swapping.. if your old plugs weren't high mileage, they should still be good with a quick clean and checking of the gap. Toss them in.
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Went with Delco Iridiums when mine needed it. No troubles!
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Bosch platinums are a bad choice for a waste spark system...
Very good alert & reminder
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My 96 ate the Bosch plugs.
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Originally Posted by SlowBonne
Went with Delco Iridiums when mine needed it. No troubles!
Should be just fine for you, but ALWAYS stay away from Platinums if you were supercharged (I know you're not) and even Irridium'* aren't the best choice for supercharged. Copper is the way to go under boost.
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Thanks for all the replys I will have to send the Bosch plugs back to Bosch. The parts store won't take them back. But I went with the ac delco iridium plugs. Started right up!!!! LOL
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