What a difference a new set of volvo plugs make

gazO2V40T4 · Sep 21st, 2013, 14:04

As per the title wow I can't believe the difference between new volvo plugs and aftermarket ones !!!

Now instead of a big hesitation at 3000 rpm it's just a massive surge of power lots of torque steer an your off boost comes in thick and fast I think I may have to get a boost gauge as I think the previous owner has been tinkering with the actuator to increase the boost!! Not that I mind would just be good to see what it's running

Clan · Sep 21st, 2013, 14:30

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Originally Posted by gazO2V40T4

As per the title wow I can't believe the difference between new volvo plugs and aftermarket ones !!!

Now instead of a big hesitation at 3000 rpm it's just a massive surge of power lots of torque steer an your off boost comes in thick and fast I think I may have to get a boost gauge as I think the previous owner has been tinkering with the actuator to increase the boost!! Not that I mind would just be good to see what it's running

no one listens to me <sigh> nice to see it makes some difference

gazO2V40T4 · Sep 21st, 2013, 15:29

We'll they should listen to you because it's fact VOLVO PLUGS ONLY for these engines are very fussy they must have been designed by women lol

960kg · Sep 21st, 2013, 15:42

Yes, i will stick my oar in as well.........i have been saying this also for over three years i have been on this forum and no one takes any notice.....in fact most Volvo parts are better than aftermarket but owners just buy the crap and get crap reliability.....plus it cost a whole packet more in the long run!

gazO2V40T4 · Sep 21st, 2013, 15:56

I was waiting for your 10 pence 960kg and what a well spent 10 pence lol you are wealth of knowledge

morrismen · Sep 21st, 2013, 19:36

What Volvo plugs do you use? Part No?
Also is there a difference between T4 and the standard Phase 2 1.8 SE?
Perhaps a list of respective spark plugs per engine and x40 Phase 1/2/3 would be handy?

Alex121 · Sep 21st, 2013, 20:07

Yep, everyone has always said it.

Always use genuine!

ALWAYS

m1tch1987 · Sep 21st, 2013, 20:33

I thought everyone knew only to use OEM plugs?

tt82 · Sep 21st, 2013, 20:38

I don't use OEM spark slugs. Would be a bad idea.

gazO2V40T4 · Sep 21st, 2013, 21:20

As for knowing to use oem plugs this is my first volvo and the person who I bought it off had left it in a bit of a sorry state so I am working on putting it right !!!

I am used to owning non fussy engined cars also known as fords

Sep 21st, 2013, 14:04	#1
gazO2V40T4 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2021 11:50 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Penrith, cumbria	What a difference a new set of volvo plugs make As per the title wow I can't believe the difference between new volvo plugs and aftermarket ones !!! Now instead of a big hesitation at 3000 rpm it's just a massive surge of power lots of torque steer an your off boost comes in thick and fast I think I may have to get a boost gauge as I think the previous owner has been tinkering with the actuator to increase the boost!! Not that I mind would just be good to see what it's running __________________ 2002 V40 T4 17" Arcadia's ,Boost Gauge ,Forge Dump Valve And Blanking Plate ,Front Upper Strut Brace

Sep 21st, 2013, 15:29	#3
gazO2V40T4 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2021 11:50 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Penrith, cumbria	We'll they should listen to you because it's fact VOLVO PLUGS ONLY for these engines are very fussy they must have been designed by women lol __________________ 2002 V40 T4 17" Arcadia's ,Boost Gauge ,Forge Dump Valve And Blanking Plate ,Front Upper Strut Brace

Sep 21st, 2013, 15:56	#5
gazO2V40T4 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2021 11:50 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Penrith, cumbria	I was waiting for your 10 pence 960kg and what a well spent 10 pence lol you are wealth of knowledge __________________ 2002 V40 T4 17" Arcadia's ,Boost Gauge ,Forge Dump Valve And Blanking Plate ,Front Upper Strut Brace

Sep 21st, 2013, 19:36	#6
morrismen Senior Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2023 13:02 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London	What Volvo plugs do you use? Part No? Also is there a difference between T4 and the standard Phase 2 1.8 SE? Perhaps a list of respective spark plugs per engine and x40 Phase 1/2/3 would be handy? __________________ Volvo V40 1.8 Petrol SE 2003

Sep 21st, 2013, 20:33	#8
m1tch1987 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 12:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berkhamsted	I thought everyone knew only to use OEM plugs? __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.9D Sport - MPG below

Sep 21st, 2013, 15:42	#4
960kg Premier Member Last Online: Dec 28th, 2022 12:25 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mercville	Yes, i will stick my oar in as well.........i have been saying this also for over three years i have been on this forum and no one takes any notice.....in fact most Volvo parts are better than aftermarket but owners just buy the crap and get crap reliability.....plus it cost a whole packet more in the long run!

Sep 21st, 2013, 20:07	#7
Alex121 Premier Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2020 10:45 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: -	Yep, everyone has always said it. Always use genuine! ALWAYS

Sep 21st, 2013, 20:38	#9
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	I don't use OEM spark slugs. Would be a bad idea. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Sep 21st, 2013, 21:20	#10
gazO2V40T4 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2021 11:50 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Penrith, cumbria	As for knowing to use oem plugs this is my first volvo and the person who I bought it off had left it in a bit of a sorry state so I am working on putting it right !!! I am used to owning non fussy engined cars also known as fords __________________ 2002 V40 T4 17" Arcadia's ,Boost Gauge ,Forge Dump Valve And Blanking Plate ,Front Upper Strut Brace

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