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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 07:50 AM
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Confused: spark plugs

Ok Alot of ppl have been telling me that i cant gap iridium plugs it might just be that the mechanics are dumb i dunno but is 0.44 a good gap or do i have to drop it to 0.43. Another thing is now that i swapped out the plug wires man they look nice but do you guys know if there is something out there for the replacement of the boots underneath the coilpacks(to shut my friend up).
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 08:15 AM
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The reason why everyone is telling you not to gap iridium spark plugs is because the electrode can be damaged easily.
Carefully use a pair of fine nosed pliers or a specialist gapping tool (not slide type) to bend the ground electrode outwards, away from the centre electrode. To move the electrode closer simply tap on it until you will reach the desire gap.
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 08:48 AM
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thank u so much
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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also ne input on the gap since its at .44 u think i should leave at that or go to .43 like it says cause i have heard of so many problems with gapping problems
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 06:55 PM
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The recommended gap for plugs on our car are ..039 - .045 i think so you should be good with the .044 gap. I run mine at .043 - just personal preference.
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 07:55 AM
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Finally Finished installing my plugs and wires the only difference i feel is that the idle rumbling is lower which is good. I looked at the old plugs and sweet god were they burnt i mean ive seen burnt plugs b4 buy my goodness. Neway my next project is changing my tires lol its been over a year now i have not even rotated them once.
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 08:02 AM
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Any pics of the old plugs? Make sure to check your iridium plugs after 3k miles, just to be sure.
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 08:09 AM
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coo yea i have pics but right now im to lazy to take the camera and plug it in my comp.
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