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Wrong NGK BP5ES Spark Plugs Problem Solved
« on: April 27, 2020, 22:56:15 »
Got the NGK BP5ES plugs but there is a problem. I ended up with 2140 BP5ES plugs that have a non removable top. Does anyone know the number for the plugs that have a stud top? I looked at the 7832's and those have a screw top but the stud is short.
« Last Edit: April 29, 2020, 21:26:36 by mistertj »

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Re: Wrong NGK BP5ES Spark Plugs
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2020, 22:59:34 »
I use 7832 all the time on many cars, never any issues.
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Re: Wrong NGK BP5ES Spark Plugs
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2020, 08:26:42 »
Hi,
are you shure that your SAE-terminal is fix, non removable? Sometimes it's very tight.
If you look in NGK's spark plug notations you'll find a
- "B"= integral terminal/non removable terminal top instead of a
- "S"=standard/removable terminal top.
But there is no BP5EB but a BP5ES with order code "6511".
You can download complete NGK catalogues here: https://www.ngkntk.com/service/downloads/#Catalogs.
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Re: Wrong NGK BP5ES Spark Plugs
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2020, 14:11:22 »
Went to NGK catalog and they list NGK BP7ES / 2412 plugs. Could not find in the US so have purchased from the UK.

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Re: Wrong NGK BP5ES Spark Plugs
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2020, 14:23:32 »
I found that sometimes it is easier to find those plugs in motorcycle sections of the stores.
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Re: Wrong NGK BP5ES Spark Plugs
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2020, 14:46:46 »
Quote from: mistertj
.../...Could not find in the US so have purchased from the UK
I found a number of US vendors for these NGK plugs, on e-bay.com
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Re: Wrong NGK BP5ES Spark Plugs
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2020, 14:50:34 »
I get them at my local NAPA store.
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Re: Wrong NGK BP5ES Spark Plugs
« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2020, 15:04:07 »
Advance Auto Parts has them in stock. Try the # 1034
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Re: Wrong NGK BP5ES Spark Plugs
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2020, 15:33:58 »
Yes, Napa for me as well. Always has them in stock.
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Re: Wrong NGK BP5ES Spark Plugs
« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2020, 16:15:23 »
I ran into the same problem.  The box and part number is identical, but there is a small box on the side that has a check mark for the removable type or non-removable type.  Really strange and must be a big headache for stores.  I bought the wrong ones and tried to remove the top.  Didn't end well...
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Re: Wrong NGK BP5ES Spark Plugs
« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2020, 19:40:09 »
Just got the right ones. The auto parts guy was also surprised.
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Re: Wrong NGK BP5ES Spark Plugs - Got the right ones now
« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2020, 19:41:06 »
Got the NGK BP5ES plugs but there is a problem. I ended up with 2140 BP5ES plugs that have a non removable top. Does anyone know the number for the plugs that have a stud top? I looked at the 7832's and those have a screw top but the stud is short.

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Re: Wrong NGK BP5ES Spark Plugs Problem Solved
« Reply #12 on: October 26, 2020, 11:58:40 »
Which one is the correct serial number for removable cap? I just bought 6 Bp5es but I cannot remembar  the serial number and I’m away from home .
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Re: Wrong NGK BP5ES Spark Plugs Problem Solved
« Reply #13 on: October 30, 2020, 14:02:46 »
Which one is the correct serial number for removable cap? I just bought 6 Bp5es but I cannot remembar  the serial number and I’m away from home .

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