Spark Plug GAP

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Spark Plug GAP

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i just bought some BOSCH SUPER 4 plugs
the gap is set at .9mm and it needs to be .7 or .8 right ?
well, looking at the plug its impossible to change..
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HELP !


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No need to change the gap on multi-electrode plugs. Pop them in as they are.


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wasted wrote:No need to change the gap on multi-electrode plugs. Pop them in as they are.
thanks so much !


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the correct plug gap is 0.7/0.8 mm


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bensspares wrote:the correct plug gap is 0.7/0.8 mm
thats what i thought but its impossible to change the 4 way ones


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there is a tool available from factors but i carefully use molegrips.works for me.


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bensspares wrote:there is a tool available from factors but i carefully use molegrips.works for me.
yikes...
i think i'll attempt to run it as they are and see how it feels before getting mole grips out !


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took me a few years to perfect the molegrip method lol


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I always buy either Bosch or NGK multiple-electrode plugs - the gap is usually 0.9mm or thereabouts, and I've not had any problems with them at all.


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wasted wrote:I always buy either Bosch or NGK multiple-electrode plugs - the gap is usually 0.9mm or thereabouts, and I've not had any problems with them at all.
good to hear
they look well fancy too !


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