07-09-2007, 08:55 AM
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Spark Plug Gapping
My buddy has a 2001 GLS 3.4L and is trying to tell me that I can use gapless spark plugs in my car (2000 GLS 3.4). To my knowledge, he's using Bosch Platinum 2 gapless plugs and everything is working properly. These plugs are currently on sale and I was wondering if I can use them safely? If not, am I right to believe the gapping on the 3.4L is .50mm?
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07-09-2007, 10:21 AM
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Keepin it Real
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Alexandria, VA
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never use bosch plugs. period. stock gap is .060"
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07-09-2007, 11:54 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Grand Forks, ND for school; Langdon, ND home
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^ yea your car will end up bogging like crazy. i gotta go change my bosches out some day...
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07-09-2007, 12:14 PM
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Location: Hamilton, Ontario
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tried bosch... never will I again, swapped them within a week..
They are HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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07-09-2007, 01:07 PM
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Yeah NGK it is then. Thanks!
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07-09-2007, 02:17 PM
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Aleromod part owner
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Far Northeast Philadelphia, PA
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Yeah I had a problem with Bosch. They suck with plugs, but the wipers are pretty good
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07-09-2007, 11:40 PM
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hmmm....maybe thats why i ran 16.293 in the quarter...lol
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07-09-2007, 11:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Redog
Yeah I had a problem with Bosch. They suck with plugs, but the wipers are pretty good
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yes they are.....
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07-10-2007, 12:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by telcart
Yeah NGK it is then. Thanks!
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You can get the ACDelco 41-101 plugs which are basically NGK iridium plugs for much less than the NGK boxed ones.
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07-10-2007, 02:34 PM
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Good to know, thanks
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