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Title: Spark plug gaps
Post by: maximous on 16 June 2005, 13:54

A NEW SET OF 4 BOSCH SUPER PLUS SPARK PLUGS FOR GOLF MK2 1.8 16v  BOSCH FR6DC+

 BOSCH SUPER plus-THE SPARK PLUG IN OE-QUALITY WITH COPPER CORE PLUS YTTRIUM-FOR PROFESSIONAL MECHANICS........


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Hello everyone what is the correct / recommended gap for these plugs?

Cheers max
 

Title: Re: Spark plug gaps
Post by: mk1 on 16 June 2005, 20:31

I usually have mine at about .8mm with no problems.
Steve.

Title: Re: Spark plug gaps
Post by: maximous on 18 June 2005, 13:10

thanks man will try it out. :smiley:

cheers max

Title: Re: Spark plug gaps
Post by: marcogolfo on 03 July 2005, 11:01

how the...do you measure the gap with plugs, sorry thick as poo here and i reckon this could be one of my  problems
cheers

Title: Re: Spark plug gaps
Post by: kingsmk2 on 03 July 2005, 11:07

most new plugs dont need setting up? also alot of the gti plugs are 3 prong aswell..... but think it is a must to get main dealer plugs they r 10 times better quality.

Title: Re: Spark plug gaps
Post by: marcogolfo on 03 July 2005, 11:10

hmmmm mine are only one pronged and i think  they are crap maybe time for a change whats the reccomended for a 87 16v

Title: Re: Spark plug gaps
Post by: Mr Blue on 03 July 2005, 11:14

Quote from: marcogolfo on 03 July 2005, 11:01

how the...do you measure the gap with plugs, sorry thick as poo here and i reckon this could be one of my  problems
cheers

feeler guage

i just adjust mine by eye

Title: Re: Spark plug gaps
Post by: mk1 on 03 July 2005, 19:48

Triple electrode plugs are pre gapped and are long life, I prefer the single ones :laugh:.
Steve.

Title: Re: Spark plug gaps
Post by: kingsmk2 on 03 July 2005, 19:53

ive never run singles in my mk2 8v but the jap cars i used ot run i always ran singles... what singles are there for mk2's??? if it was turbo'd it would require a different plug but on a semi standard car or mildly tuned the oe ones are good plugs...

Title: Re: Spark plug gaps
Post by: mk1 on 04 July 2005, 19:54

Use the single electrode version of the triple electrode plug, 
BP6ET=triple
BP6ES=single
I use a plug that is one grade cooler on my turbo.
Steve.