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

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Old 04-19-2006, 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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Default RE: Just did plugs cap rotor. Gapped plugs at .034. Too much?
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 04-20-2006, 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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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?

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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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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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Default RE: Just did plugs cap rotor. Gapped plugs at .034. Too much?
Having the gap too big may cause problems under boost. The spark may get blown out.
 
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