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help with spark plug replacement?

Old May 14, 2004 | 05:21 PM
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help with spark plug replacement?

I bought Bosch Platinum 4201 from pep boys today for my 97se. Are these pre-gapped ? If not does anyone know what it should be. Thanks
Old May 14, 2004 | 07:32 PM
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.042, is stock gap. my bad, .044 is the right one. its been awhile.
Old May 14, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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.044 is stock gap. But you should throw those crap bosch plugs in the trash and get some NGK coppers.
Old May 15, 2004 | 07:00 AM
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so after reading the last post i guess i will buy better plugs. I gapped 3 plugs and installed them and car didnt run smoothly so i didnt bother to put the other 3 in. I took them back out and re-installed the originals until i could buy some ngk's. But now car still runs a little rough and my check engine light was flashing. And I am talking like 30 times in a row then stay solid for a minute. Any ideas what the hell is going on with my car.
Old May 15, 2004 | 07:06 AM
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http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=104931

flashing CEL? probably something serious
Old May 15, 2004 | 07:31 AM
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.043 is the proper gap, hence the -11 in the model name.

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Old May 15, 2004 | 08:36 AM
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Bosch makes good stuff............................................. .........................for me to poop on!!
Old May 15, 2004 | 08:38 AM
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the -11 stands for .044 not .043. Either way stock gap is .039-.044. Get rid of the ****ty bosch plugs and get NGK, you'll thank me later.
Old May 15, 2004 | 08:44 AM
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The gap on ALL platinum plugs (regardless or make) are pre set, no gapping required.
Old May 15, 2004 | 08:50 AM
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Please delete that post before you get flamed to death. Yes plugs are pre-gapped from factory, but during this thing called SHIPPING the gap is likely to change. Anyone who doesn't check the gap before putting in the plugs is a moron. Next time you open your mouth make sure you're correct.
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