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  1. 2nd March 2011, 08:51 PM #1
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    evenig all, just ordered a set of ngk plugs from ebay for my 1st gen mini cooper.
    theyve sent out part no bkr6ek, are these ok as im sure the oem ones are bkr6equp?
    any help appreciated
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  2. 3rd March 2011, 01:29 AM #2
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    You are correct the OEM ones are bkr6equp. They've sent the wrong ones.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Colin View Post
    You are correct the OEM ones are bkr6equp. They've sent the wrong ones.
    thanks for reply colin! guy from ebay took my reg no and checked with his supplier and reckons there defo the correct 1s...
    confused.com!
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    bkr6ek only have 2 ground electrodes where as the OEM have 4
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    Quote Originally Posted by john View Post
    bkr6ek only have 2 ground electrodes where as the OEM have 4
    will they be ok to fit then?
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    I wouldn't risk it myself, could be different heat range or even a different thread dia?

    Best to put in the ones that NGK suggest on their website.
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