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Title: Spark Plugs
Post by: ScottieMV6 on 18 January 2009, 12:47:42

Got some new spark plugs from Vx. Do I need to gap them before putting them in?

Title: Re: Spark Plugs
Post by: vauxfan2k on 18 January 2009, 13:51:40

some ppl say no, but I always gap them using my high tech guage (aka hacksaw blade) Ive never had any problems and my plugs usually outlast the recomended service time.

im sure someone else might have another opinion tho..  ;)

Title: Re: Spark Plugs
Post by: Cliffo B on 18 January 2009, 14:16:38

If there the quad electrode ones I aways understood a definite no no

Title: Re: Spark Plugs
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 18 January 2009, 14:46:39

sure as long as you get the correct plugs there is no need to alter the gaps  :y

Title: Re: Spark Plugs
Post by: Andy B on 18 January 2009, 15:49:23

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some ppl say no, but I always gap them using my high tech guage (aka hacksaw blade) Ive never had any problems and my plugs usually outlast the recomended service time.

im sure someone else might have another opinion tho..  ;)

You can't gap these types of plug, 2 or 4 electrode.

Title: Re: Spark Plugs
Post by: feeutfo on 18 January 2009, 16:04:32

do not alter the gap, just wack em in.

Title: Re: Spark Plugs
Post by: Elite Pete on 18 January 2009, 16:16:41

Just changing the subject a tad, did you get the gaskets OK Scott?

Title: Re: Spark Plugs
Post by: ScottieMV6 on 18 January 2009, 19:26:21

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Just changing the subject a tad, did you get the gaskets OK Scott?

Got them thanks Pete. Fully intended to do them today but realised I don't have the correct size spark plug socket so didn't see the point in putting them back on until I had changed the spark plugs.

Scott

Title: Re: Spark Plugs
Post by: Andy B on 18 January 2009, 19:41:02

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..... but realised I don't have the correct size spark plug socket so didn't see the point in putting them back on until I had changed the spark plugs. ......

You no halfords in Swinton Scott?  :y  :y  :y
I did that with my bike. I've got large & small (don't know the sizes ::)) fro cars 3/8" & 1/2" drive, but had to buy another to the bike's plugs.  :(

Title: Re: Spark Plugs
Post by: ScottieMV6 on 19 January 2009, 08:21:43

Going to get one this morning Andy. :y