in Chrysler Sebring, what type of spark plugs do you PREFER ?

Question 1
in Chrysler Sebring, what type of spark plugs do you PREFER ?...  I have a 2001 Chrysler Sebring lxi sedan with the 2.7L V6 engine; I'm considering using NGK Iridium IX Spark Plugs.

I used to have a 2003 Dodge Neon 2.0L and I heard all around that the Neon 'loved' Champion plugs.

Yes I know to refer to the manual, but that's why the question up there is what type of spark plugs do you prefer [for your Sebring].

thanks !
ok because i am considering the NGK Iridium IX Spark Plugs.

Answers
1)   The Mopar spark plugs are preferred. - C-Tech

2)   Chrysler uses champion plugs. Some are platinum some are double platinum. - shortmama7j

3)   Champion, factory design - rick b

4)   Champion - NON-platinum. Platinum is a less conductive metal, it is chosen simply because it will last the 100,000 mile change intervals that they were looking for. Its not the best, however. - JohnB

5)   Use the same plugs that it came with from the factory. Chrysler always puts the best running plugs in their engines to start with. And don't run them 100,000 miles just because it says they are 100,000 mile plugs! They may last that long, but that doesn't mean they will perform well at the end of 100,000 miles. They won't. I found that they start to wear down and need to be gaped at 50,000 miles. So why not go ahead and replace them then? They ain't that high. The plugs also put a burden on the plug wires if the plugs start to run higher resistance because of their age. Remember these are graphite impregnated wires and not the old copper wires and they do burn in two under too much resistance from old spark plugs. - Jackolantern


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Question 2
1971 plymouth satalite will not start?...  i want to get it to start
car sat last 10 years was daily driver uncle parked it now his son fixing it up new battery and gas no spark changed points now it turns and no fire motor is from a 74 furry 318 but was running at time it was parked
body and insides are perfect
uncle said points were touchy

Answers
1)   They are pretty simple. If you have no spark there are only a few things it can be. Either the points or the coil. Try the coil. Make sure you have the points set right, the older Mopars are finicky and the points are very touchy. You might try the ballast resistor on the fire wall. Looks like a white block with either two wires or four wires. When they go bad you get no spark. - deljack05

2)   I'd say the coil, sounds like an electric problem - Bob

3)   You have to check and change some things. Change your sparkplugs, clean hit tension wires, ditributor and rotor. If need to replace, replace it. Check your ignition coil if its working fine or change if needed.Check your fuel pump and fuel pump relay. They might not be working properly. If needed change your fuel pump relay. Before you attempt to start it, have your tank clean and put new fresh gas. Im sure your car will give a nice start. Hope this helps! - Mikaela P

4)   If you put points in, you should have also put in a new condensor. I would check all the wiring and try a ballast resistor also. After 10 years, the gas will be junk. - done wrenching


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Question 3
I have a 98 concorde, It would not start one day, it ran fine the day before, I was told it might be the pcm,l?...  Where on car is pcm located.. I used a meter, it shows no ground signal between injector and pcm.. if i ground an individual coil and supply power I get a spark, but I am not getting spark through normal route, How can i test pcm..

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1)   You will need a read out box or the factory DRBII. And there is no way to tell if you are getting a ground signal from the pcm. Since you don't get a steady signal, if you did the injector would stay open all the time and you would get a steady flow of gas into the cylinder. I let you figure out what would happen. And how do you ground a coil to get spark since that is not how it works, the coil field has to collapse to make the spark, and what do you mean "through normal route"? that makes no sence.
Get your fault codes and do a no start diagnosis with a OTC or DRBII. And the ods its the PCM is real rare. And PCM is under hood of car or in passenger kick panel - rick b

2)   Get the codes read by a local shop and come back with more info.

The chances of it being your PCM is remote - J

3)   "It might be the PCM" is the standard answer that someone who doesn't know any better will give when asked what might be the problem. It rarely is the problem, but I've seen many that were replaced when not needed.

If you're not getting spark or fire, an easy free thing you can test yourself that's common to go bad is the ASD relay. (ASD = Auto Shut Down).

It controls both fuel and spark and the vehicle will not get either when it's bad. It's located in the under hood fuse/relay box and should be labeled as ASD, or Shut Down on the chart.

Find another relay with the same number stamped on top and swap them (use one from something you know is working, if using the radiator fan relay, obviously you don't want to drive it or let it run long with a bad relay in that spot or it could cause overheating). If it works, you found your problem and should cost under $20 for a new relay at the dealer.

If that doesn't fix the problem, take it in and have it properly diagnosed before you replace a bunch of parts chasing the problem and wasting money. - Mark B


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Question 4
how to get out a broken off bolt for a waterpump on a 96 plymouth voyager...?...  

Answers
1)   Take the other bolts out and remove the pump. Hopefully there is enough sticking out to get vise grips on it. If there isn't you need to drill a hole in the center of the bolt and use an easy out. There are several styles of easy out. Sears sells some with a drill bit on one end and remover on the other. Sears calls these bolt outs. I prefer to use left handed drill bits. Yes there is such a thing and they have the flutes the opposite direction from normal so they drill with the drill set in reverse. The reason I prefer to use these is sometimes the bit will catch while drilling and screw the bolt out without the easy out. - Jimbob

2)   Do what other answer said about removing pump and if enough sticking out see if you auto parts store does loan a tool and get stripped and broke bolt removing socket set - kmp1171

3)   An 'Easy out' probably wont work as you will not be able to get it properly lined up with the water pump bolt (I am assuming the engine and water pump is still in the car

Bolt removers don't work in my humble opinion, but by all means try it

Best thing I can suggest is that you soak it overnight in WD-40. and try using vice grips on it the next day. You need to get the Vice Grips as tight as possible, in the past I've used a pair of pliers to close the vice grips over the bolt

The next thing I would try is.

1) Purchase a cold chisel from a hardware store, one that's long enough and thin enough for you to touch the bolt with. Make sure it is not a wood chisel that you buy, get a cold chisel

2) Position the cold chisel on top of the bolt, so that when you hit the chisel with a hammer you will make a small dent in the side of the head of the bolt. (you should position the chisel to make a dent that runs parallel to the threaded part of the bolt.

3Put the sharp end of the chisel in the dent and rotate the handle end slightly to the right.

4 Hit is repeatedly with a hammer

The whole thing is that you are trying to get the end of the chisel to turn the bolt and therefore loosen it. the impact of the hammer can accomplish a lot

I've been doing auto work for 6 years and that trick has helped me out numerous times. In fact it has always worked when I have stripped a bolt (knock on wood) - J


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Question 5
i need a chrysler cirrus 2000 LXi model and needs a new engine or something it has over 150k miles on it .?...  what should i do? repair, new , refurbished?

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1)   Google that particular engine and find one in a junk yard with low miles and replace it. Most mechanics would rather do that because by the time you rebuild you have LOTS more money and time involved and the rest of the car isnt worth it. - Dale D

2)   You can locate good engines out of wrecking yards for around 600 to 700 dollars. depending on what is wrong with the engine and how important it is to keep it number matching, you may just want to repair the engine. a complete rebuild would be around 2000 to 3000. but you would have a warranty on the engine after the rebuild. a wrecking yard engine gives you about 3 months or 3000 miles. most rebuilt engines offer about a 10000 to 30000 or 1 to 3 years. so it is something to consider. If you are wanting to repair the engine and just sell the car. I would take the route of an engine swap. - gearnofear

3)   rebuild the engine, check the cost of repairs and compare to other car purchase and how long you plan to keep this car, its up to you - rick b


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