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Offline maximous

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Spark plug gaps
« 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?

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Offline mk1

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Re: Spark plug gaps
« Reply #1 on: 16 June 2005, 20:31 »
I usually have mine at about .8mm with no problems.
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Re: Spark plug gaps
« Reply #2 on: 18 June 2005, 13:10 »
thanks man will try it out. :smiley:

cheers max
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Re: Spark plug gaps
« Reply #3 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
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Re: Spark plug gaps
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: Spark plug gaps
« Reply #5 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
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Re: Spark plug gaps
« Reply #6 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

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i just adjust mine by eye
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Re: Spark plug gaps
« Reply #7 on: 03 July 2005, 19:48 »
Triple electrode plugs are pre gapped and are long life, I prefer the single ones :laugh:.
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Re: Spark plug gaps
« Reply #8 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...
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Re: Spark plug gaps
« Reply #9 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.
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