Leave the gap alone?

[lexrockhard]

I've been having some engine starting probs in the morning and I've narrowed it down to the spark plugs. I bought some NGK BPR6EY's to replace my aging ones. I know the manual says .043 max and everyone says to narrow it if it isn't, but I was wondering if I can leave NGK's .044 gap alone. My GS is completely stock. Has anyone left the spark plug gap alone on their n/t's and experienced any problems?

 

[allwheelTSI]

closing it slightly would'nt hurt,but newer plugs are'nt designed to be re-gapped,you could leave it alone and you'd be just fine.

 

[guedo512]

i agree leave them alone. they should be made for your car.

 

[Defiant]

Originally posted by allwheelTSI
newer plugs are'nt designed to be re-gapped

Um... all plugs need to have the gap checked before installing, although NGK seems to do the best job of being "right" of all the brands I've run across.

 

[lexrockhard]

sweet. happy thanksgiving.

 

[allwheelTSI]

Originally posted by Defiant
Um... all plugs need to have the gap checked before installing, although NGK seems to do the best job of being "right" of all the brands I've run across.

checking the gap is a good idea i agree,but not necessary. call up NGK or AC Delco and ask them what they reccomend you gap your plugs at for your car, 10 bucks says they tell you to leave it alone because they come pre-gapped. you're stuck in the 60's

 

[Defiant]

Originally posted by allwheelTSI
call up NGK or AC Delco and ask them what they reccomend you gap your plugs at for your car, 10 bucks says they tell you to leave it alone because they come pre-gapped. you're stuck in the 60's

More like the seventies, but I'll take that over being stuck on the road.

I'm tempted to take on that bet....