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Just did plugs cap rotor. Gapped plugs at .034. Too much?

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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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Default Just did plugs cap rotor. Gapped plugs at .034. Too much?
Should I close the gap some? Let me know

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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 12:11 AM
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You can find the right gap for your manual or from where you purchased the plugs (ie, Autozone, Advance Auto, NAPA, NOPI, etc)

They can pull it off their computers.


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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 01:37 AM
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Default RE: Just did plugs cap rotor. Gapped plugs at .034. Too much?
We always set them at .30 but if you ask REG. he will tell you to go a little bigger on the gap. It will burn a little hotter and work better. .34 will be fine.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 02:06 AM
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Default RE: Just did plugs cap rotor. Gapped plugs at .034. Too much?
Did I just do wrong then Tech?

I just today changed the plugs and wires (didn't cure the intermittent misfire), and the manual said set at .028, was I wrong to do this?

95 850 turbo (wag)
 
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 02:07 AM
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Default RE: Just did plugs cap rotor. Gapped plugs at .034. Too much?
28-30 is factory specs. You can go a little bigger if you want it is up to you.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 03:35 AM
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Default RE: Just did plugs cap rotor. Gapped plugs at .034. Too much?
Well I'll worry about getting the problem sorted and then go back to gaps.

Thanks!!!
 
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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 12:42 AM
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Having the gap too big may cause problems under boost. The spark may get blown out.
 
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