View Full Version : Merc 125 Spark Plugs-Yikes!
I went to NAPA to pick up a set of four plugs for my Merc. $32.08! NGK BPZ-8H-N-10. Does that sound right to you guys? Thank You!
perchjerker
08-11-2003, 01:26 PM
Yea. You can do a little better at www.sparkplugs.com
http://www.sparkplugs.com/results_appOther.asp?otherMotiveID=24020&mfid=1
May be about the same with shipping, you would have to check.
Sounds like alot of mark-up to me. I get my parts through my shop for cost and I paid less than $9.00 for the same four plugs a couple of weeks ago. Seems alittle greedy! Shop around. DJH
Hilljack
08-12-2003, 07:21 AM
Check at West Marine or similar. I am paying less than $12 for a set of 4 NGK BP8H-N-10 for my 125 Merc.
I went through the same thing in MN. They have a couple different part numbers in thier computer. I brought in my old plug and they had the same ones for less then 10 bucks.
What does the "Z" stand for? My 125 is a 2002 and obviously has a different plug. Can anybody enlighten me? Thanks
spendy
08-12-2003, 10:06 AM
Sounds like you are a very lucky guy!!!
I costs me $80 to fit my V6 ficht with new sparkers...
Hidden costs ####.
I got 8 from sparkplugs.com and I think it was around $48, not that great of the deal. Frankly, these are expensive every where.
I think the Z designation has to do with the fact that these plugs have a special "V" shape at the top that allows the plugs to fire better under a variety of circumstances (lean, rich, bouncing around). This makes great sence in a marine application. Check them out at NGKs website.
I suppose maybe you could use regular cheaper plugs without the V configuration, but I would stick with what Merc recomends.
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08-12-2003, 07:50 PM
wow that is spendy,, take it for what its worth, but maybe check out
outdoorsupplyonline.com I buy them NGK's for my sleds and other stuff from these guys,,,, run amsoil so haven't changed plugs in the boat in 3 years.