New / Used stock ?
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New / Old stock ?
Note the date on the package as 1995
I picked up these ACDelco OEM spark plugs 4 my 2003 C5 on Amazon for under $3 a piece. Local parts store wants $8 a piece!
suspect these are new / old stock? They are completely sealed in original packaging except for the one I ripped out in photo and they appear perfectly fine to install. What do you think should I run them?
thanks
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I have no scientific knowledge on spark plugs, I'd personally opt for fresh ones but I guess you can install them and see how she runs? If they deteriorated over time you might deal with phantom issues or errant misfires? Seems not worth the trouble.
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Note the date on the package as 1995
I picked up these ACDelco OEM spark plugs 4 my 2003 C5 on Amazon for under $3 a piece. Local parts store wants $8 a piece!
suspect these are new / old stock? They are completely sealed in original packaging except for the one I ripped out in photo and they appear perfectly fine to install. What do you think should I run them?
thanks
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http://m.made-in-china.com/product/E...831587255.html
Yes I have new wires, the red ACDelco wires are brand new the rubber smells fresh. Just worried about these plugs my other thought is that they may be Chinese knock-offs at that price point
Yes I have new wires, the red ACDelco wires are brand new the rubber smells fresh. Just worried about these plugs my other thought is that they may be Chinese knock-offs at that price point
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I don’t see any reason not to use them.
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The AC Delco 41-110 plug is the correct replacement spark plug for the LS1 engine (maybe the Z)6 engine too). As long as they look like they have never been installed/used, they will work fine. As far as being "Made in China", does it say that anywhere on the individual plug boxes, on the larger box? does "China" show up on the plugs themselves.
I would just check the gap and install. Amazon does have some good deals on auto parts from time to time. Late last summer, they had the GMPP red plug wires on sale for about $60. Should have bought a set....
I would just check the gap and install. Amazon does have some good deals on auto parts from time to time. Late last summer, they had the GMPP red plug wires on sale for about $60. Should have bought a set....
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I spoke with a friend of mine who worked at a Chevy dealership some years ago and he confirmed the spark plugs are legit New / Old stock . Got a great deal on these wires only $26. Thanks for the advise
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Yes I'm going to use the AC Delco plugs. In fact if they are over 20 years old they're probably better with age :-)
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