I really had good luck with the Plus 4's over nearly a 90,000 mile run, just trying something different now.

 

Noted.

How many miles do you have on the E3's so far?

I am assuming that since you just came from a 90k stint on +4's that your improved torque and fuel economy statement is in comparison to +4's and not conventional plugs.

The reviews of the E3's online are very mixed.
Half are 5star reviews are from people raving that they got improved power and fuel economy.
The other half are 1star review complaining either that 1 or more plugs crapped out in a short period, mostly between 6hrs and 10k miles, or that the plugs made their cars run rough or misfire.

 

When I did head gaskets at 90K or so, I installed the Fusions to give them a try, my old Plus 4's were actually still good.
I have been reading about the E3's for quite a while so I pulled the Fusions, which I was not impressed with and installed the E3's.
I have only had them in for around 6 months, I also have some local friends who have installed them with a lot more mileage on theirs.

 

Thanks, I'm going to order the E3's and hope for the best.

It seems that maybe they just have poor quality control at the factory. If you get a good batch, they're great. If you get a bum batch, they fail pretty quickly.

I'll let you know how it goes. Changing wires to Magnacore 8mm at same time so will be hard to really quantify improvement due to plugs alone.

Going from (original?) Lucas wires and Champion plugs @97k so i'll probably notice a big difference whatever I do, even if I just replaced mine with new Champions and Lucas wires.

 

E3 offers a 5 year, 1000,000 mile warranty, you can't get hurt.

 

I have just read this thread (Primarily to inform me about the oil pump) and came across your post where you had an easy start-up with no problems. I just thought I'd tell you congratulations and I hope you truck treats you as well as you treat it. You devoted a significant amount of time to documenting and helping others, for that we all thank you.

 

Oh don't say that!

But seriously, if you want to give me your number I'd love to talk about this ordeal. haha

 

Would you mind putting together the final parts list you used? Saw it earlier on in your post, but wondering what you finally ended up using.

Looking at a truck right now that will need this job done to it day one.

 

Did the head gaskets on my D2 following the Rave and this post. Truck running smooth, the loud tick from before is gone( maybe will come back when the weather reaches 90 degrees in California). I read that some shops quoted you above $400, the shop here did it for $180, maybe is cheap here, there like 3 machine shops on the same block. Not sure if the head gasket job fix the tick but as of now I cannt heard it. Using Mobil 1- 301 for oil filter and Rotella., Bosch Platinum plus 4s, STI 8mm plug wires, and peak coolant. I didnt mess with the oil pump or water pump. I think it costed me around $650, including new sump gasket and front seal.


Julian

 

I know I am bringing up an old thread but It is one that has helped me alot. THanks for making it.

For those who have done this I have a question.
I have torn down to the heads and all I have to do now is take off the head bolts. The first bolt to take off is the bottom bolt closest to the fire wall.
How did you guys get to that bolt. I can just barely get a socket on it but can don't really have to room to move it let alone use the torque needed to get it loose.
Any tips you might have would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks
Cliff
99 Disco 2