Iridium Plugs

AU:PROJECT:UTE · 27-04-2006, 03:53 PM

I have just sourced Denso VW16RA13 iridium plugs for a cost of $4.92 ex GST, ie 6 plugs for $32.45 :jab:
Now I thought everyone might be interested to know where I got them, the dealership I work in houses Ford and Toyota. Ford sells me these plugs for the $11.50 excluding, Toyota however goes along way under this! Exactly the same plugs; both Denso; 0.4mm iridium tip, exactly the same product available from your Ford dealer.
So anyone looking for a new set of iridium plugs try a Toyota parts for a comparitive price!
Also to any member interested I'd be more than happy to offer any forum members these plugs at my cost plus postage. If anyone is interested PM me with your details.

Regards,
Tim

TheSneakiness · 27-04-2006, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by AU:PROJECT:UTE

I have just sourced Denso VW16RA13 iridium plugs for a cost of $4.92 ex GST, ie 6 plugs for $32.45 :jab:

Think that's bad, try buying NGK Iridium plugs at around $18/each.

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IIRC, it cost me around $120 for a set of 6... but that was ages ago.

AU:PROJECT:UTE · 27-04-2006, 04:02 PM

They are the plugs that Ford specify for my ute.
I guess it probably sounds to good to be true to the people who have ever replaced these expensive plugs.
All I can say is give your nearest Toyota dealer a try because they can buy these plugs and they are cheaper than Ford by a long shot for the exact same plugs.

Hibbz · 27-04-2006, 04:37 PM

I have a au3 i6 and got a price the other day for ngk's 25 a hit thats 150 bucks!!!!!

i was scared!! lol

are these the same plugs i need or are they diffrent and if so can u get them at a reduced price anything better than 25 lol

thxs jake

**Mechan1k** · 27-04-2006, 04:38 PM

Thanks for that man ... will keep this in mind.
I know the NGK Iridiums are expensive as all hell.

buickman · 27-04-2006, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechan1k

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know the NGK Iridiums are expensive as all hell.

I saw a documentry on the history channel about Iridium. It is from meteorits from outer space so maybe that why the metal is expensive. So why the big price difference between Denso & NGK Iridum plugs.

Lukeyson · 27-04-2006, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by AUII_SE_Ute

Think that's bad, try buying NGK Iridium plugs at around $18/each.

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IIRC, it cost me around $120 for a set of 6... but that was ages ago.

Crap ! I got a set from Bursons for $12each, maybe the extra two plugs made the deal ??? :nutsycuck

GK · 27-04-2006, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by AU:PROJECT:UTE

I have just sourced Denso VW16RA13 iridium plugs for a cost of $4.92 ex GST, ie 6 plugs for $32.45 :jab:
Now I thought everyone might be interested to know where I got them, the dealership I work in houses Ford and Toyota. Ford sells me these plugs for the $11.50 excluding, Toyota however goes along way under this! Exactly the same plugs; both Denso; 0.4mm iridium tip, exactly the same product available from your Ford dealer.
So anyone looking for a new set of iridium plugs try a Toyota parts for a comparitive price!
Also to any member interested I'd be more than happy to offer any forum members these plugs at my cost plus postage. If anyone is interested PM me with your details.

Regards,
Tim

Thanks for the heads up Tim.

BTW what part number are they? What ute do you have?

GK

Fairlane · 27-04-2006, 07:23 PM

Just bought some NGK iridiums at Bursons the other day, it cost me around $100 for 6, not happy jan.

mik · 27-04-2006, 09:21 PM

just bought some ngk iridiums myself yesterday $73.00, not 120 or 150 buks at least,$32 is a nice price well done

**Stav** · 27-04-2006, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by buickman

I saw a documentry on the history channel about Iridium. It is from meteorits from outer space so maybe that why the metal is expensive. So why the big price difference between Denso & NGK Iridum plugs.

Maybe they fell out of the sky and onto the ford factory so theyre selling them to make up for damage? :alien2:

AU:PROJECT:UTE · 28-04-2006, 08:36 AM

GK the part number for the plugs is VW16RA13.
My ute is a 2002 AUIII XL I6.
Regards

Tim

AU:PROJECT:UTE · 28-04-2006, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by FORD_AU_MAN

I have a au3 i6 and got a price the other day for ngk's 25 a hit thats 150 bucks!!!!!

i was scared!! lol

are these the same plugs i need or are they diffrent and if so can u get them at a reduced price anything better than 25 lol

thxs jake

Jake these are the plugs that Ford use from the factory.
Like I said if you go to a Toyota dealer they will be able to order these plugs in for you. Just ask them to order you in VW16RA-13 is the Toyota part number and you will get the same plugs alot better than $25 each
Hope that helps you,
Tim

janek · 28-04-2006, 04:26 PM

umm... will these be the same as the plugs i need for the vct?

the ngk standards are like 10 or 12 each!

Davo3460 · 28-04-2006, 07:00 PM

yea mate put me down 4 a set at that price

Baboon_AU · 28-04-2006, 07:09 PM

for an AU ute you shouldn't be running .4mm gap like stated in the very first post. somthing more like a .8mm gap

Group C · 28-04-2006, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Baboon_AU

for an AU ute you shouldn't be running .4mm gap like stated in the very first post. somthing more like a .8mm gap

the 0.4 is the size of the iridium TIP, not the gap.
i think come with a 0.8 gap as standard, but you can get wider gapped ones if wanted.
*should add that you CAN'T re-gap an iridium plug, because the iridium tip is fragile, and checking the gap (with feeler gauges, as the norm.) will BREAK the tip, making the plug useless*

i use the NGK ones in my race car. very happy with them.
ohh, and mine have a 1.1mm gap.

janek · 28-04-2006, 07:38 PM

yeah, and the vct uses 1.3mm gap

GK · 28-04-2006, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AU:PROJECT:UTE

GK the part number for the plugs is VW16RA13.
My ute is a 2002 AUIII XL I6.
Regards

Tim

Thanks Tim,

Will get a set for the S2 SR, just need to ring Toyota and check. Book says the gap should be 1.25-1.35mm?

BTW, I couldn't find a part number for these in the S1 manual. My S1 Wagon is on gas.

Would these plugs be ok for this setup? What gap for the S1 wagon do you think? Go the book recommended gap? Don't want to stuff anything up! Don't want the wrong gap and have to buy more plugs! LOL!

Incidently, I put the standard NGK gas spec plugs in, the car ran like a dog, put the standard petrol ones in, ran fine. Go figure!

GK

AU:PROJECT:UTE · 01-05-2006, 09:57 AM

These plugs are pre gapped to 1.3 mm. Not too sure about S1, but S2 & S3 got the Iridium plugs. Pop your bonnet and have a look at the belt routing decal near the forward edge, should give you a number on there for what plug you should be running. Once again thats on a SIII ute but I'm pretty sure they all got that little decal to show how to run the belt.

Ok just had a quick look at the Denso catalogue, S1 Petrol W16EXRU11 (1.1mm gap) S1 LPG W16EXRU (0.8mm gap) Everything after 4/2000 Petrol and LPG takes the previously mentioned iridium plug.

Not sure why the wagon ran like crap with NGK gas spec plugs but according to Denso the only difference 0.3mm??

Regards

Tim

GK · 01-05-2006, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by AU:PROJECT:UTE

These plugs are pre gapped to 1.3 mm. Not too sure about S1, but S2 & S3 got the Iridium plugs. Pop your bonnet and have a look at the belt routing decal near the forward edge, should give you a number on there for what plug you should be running. Once again thats on a SIII ute but I'm pretty sure they all got that little decal to show how to run the belt.

Ok just had a quick look at the Denso catalogue, S1 Petrol W16EXRU11 (1.1mm gap) S1 LPG W16EXRU (0.8mm gap) Everything after 4/2000 Petrol and LPG takes the previously mentioned iridium plug.

Not sure why the wagon ran like crap with NGK gas spec plugs but according to Denso the only difference 0.3mm??

Regards

Tim

Thanks for the info Tim, I appreciate you checking up for me! I'll store that info now!

*GK adds info to his ever growing title of Word Documents on various AU topics!*

Tim, could you also check the price for the S1 gas plugs at your workplace please? I'll run that against Toyota here and see what happens!

Many thanks,

GK

AU:PROJECT:UTE · 01-05-2006, 11:28 AM

Your file sounds like it could be very handy GK!
Can I get a subscription? :nutsycuck
Maybe you could bring out a bi annual ammended release

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GK · 01-05-2006, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by AU:PROJECT:UTE

Your file sounds like it could be very handy GK!
Can I get a subscription? :nutsycuck
Maybe you could bring out a bi annual ammended release

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PM me with your email address, I'll send you the lot if you like!

GK

AU:PROJECT:UTE · 01-05-2006, 11:46 AM

PM sent GK

GK · 01-05-2006, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AU:PROJECT:UTE

PM sent GK

File sent Tim!

GK

GK · 13-06-2006, 10:06 PM

Hi Guys,

I wanted to drag out this thread because I went to Toyota to get some iridiums for the car, used the parts number Tim gave us and found that they weren't iridiums at all. Standard resistor plug, at $3 each!

I searched the Denso online catalouge just then and this is the part number we should ask for and the recommended gap.

These plugs are for standard I6's only, they may be different for XR's ect.

AU 1 Petrol IW16 Gap 0.8mm
AU 1 Gas IW16 Gap 1.3mm

AU 2 Petrol and Gas IW16 Gap 1.3mm

AU 3 Petrol and Gas IW16 Gap 1.3mm

I'll try Toyota again, and hope to get a good deal still!

Here is the link for those who want to check it out anyway. It's a good site!

http://www.denso.com.au/sparkplug/finder

GK

BTW

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Originally Posted by mik

just bought some ngk iridiums myself yesterday $73.00, not 120 or 150 buks at least,$32 is a nice price well done

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Originally Posted by XR8fella

Crap ! I got a set from Bursons for $12each, maybe the extra two plugs made the deal ??? :nutsycuck

Perhaps these two deals were good after all!!

martymonsta · 14-06-2006, 12:08 AM

These plugs are for standard I6's only, they may be different for XR's ect.

AU 1 Petrol IW16 Gap 0.8mm
AU 1 Gas IW16 Gap 1.3mm

AU 2 Petrol and Gas IW16 Gap 1.3mm

AU 3 Petrol and Gas IW16 Gap 1.3mm

I'll try Toyota again, and hope to get a good deal still!

Here is the link for those who want to check it out anyway. It's a good site!

http://www.denso.com.au/sparkplug/finder

GK

BTW

Perhaps these two deals were good after all!![/QUOTE]

i have an auII futura and the service book recomends denso(i use ngk)
and drive auIII one tonner work ute and the book recomends uridiums, next service will get some(service book says uridiums last 160 thou-)????????
if you need part numbers i will look for you
i did try bosch super 4's but leads went not long after so i'm to scrared to put them back in(stock leads lasted 95 thou-)

flathead 276 · 14-06-2006, 01:41 AM

GK, changed my plugs to Bosch super 4, plugs that I pulled out where Denso VW16-A13. They are also branded Iridium on the ceramic, original plugs, as I am the second owner of my AU. Hope this helps

janek · 14-06-2006, 11:17 AM

So where can we get these plugs from? or are we placing a mass odrer (may be cheaper

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AU:PROJECT:UTE · 14-06-2006, 01:38 PM

If there is enough interest I'll do an order and can post the plugs to you for $38 anywhere in NSW, $40 for QLD and VIC.
If there is at least 5 people interested I can go ahead at this price.
These are the iridium plugs that come standard in most AU I6; VW16R-A13
If there is anyone interested PM me.
Tim