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Old May 8, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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I have a used 2k S40 purchased 6 months ago.

It was sluggish up hills, I found very cracked coils, (thanks to this site) replaced them, car is much better but still hesitates at 2,600 and above RPMs usualy in 2nd or 3rd gear. Any Ideas.

looking forward to any ideas. Jay (new member)
 
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Old May 9, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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New spark plugs?
 
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Old May 11, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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Yes well 5 months ago i installednew NGKs, re gapped them down to .030 last week, installed the new coils. thanks for your response Tech.
 
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Old May 11, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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should i just try fresh plugs, maybe a copper plug instead of platinum?
 
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Old May 12, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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go with OEMS!!!!
 
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Old May 12, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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I will pick up some OEMs and let you all know the outcome. thanks everybody.
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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YES! It worked, so i took out the spark plugs, which were, ngk basic platinum. and put in OEMs. the first couple of drives to work i didnt realy notice any difference, but now she drives like a champ. thanks to all the forums i have read. heres a shout out to, tech & mcguij1. thanks Jay.
 
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