1600 8v spark plug gap
1600 8v spark plug gap
Just about to do my plugs, whats the best gap to set. Dose this really make a diffrance
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Re: 1600 8v spark plug gap
I've never bothered on anything.
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Re: 1600 8v spark plug gap
The electrode cap is 0.7 to 0.8mm.
i check mine every now and then but normaly i just bin them a put new plugs in for the price of them!
i check mine every now and then but normaly i just bin them a put new plugs in for the price of them!
Tom 
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Re: 1600 8v spark plug gap
I'm putting new plugs in was just wundring if I need to set gap before I put them in
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Re: 1600 8v spark plug gap
dunnin21 wrote:I'm putting new plugs in was just wundring if I need to set gap before I put them in
nope you shouldnt never really need to , just put them in and nip them up not to tight though if you have a torque wrench torque them to 25-30nm but its not the end of the world if you havent got one

Tom 
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Re: 1600 8v spark plug gap
Ok that's Wat iv done with all other cars was just wundrin if it matters. But now that's bein cleared up thanks again guys