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Old 04-06-2009, 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ghardester
I would just leave them set at that gap. Most plugs come correctly gapped when you buy them, but you always should check them anyway.

I didn't see you mention changing the wires. I have had 2 V-6 birds and I have had the wires fail on both. Because they run so far accross the engine. One wire went bad and blew out one of the coils. I would recommend changing them too. If you don't have the cash you can do them later, but eventually you will have problems if you don't change the wires.
Oh yes I am definitely going to change the wires. Not now but I will change them. I had learned my lessen in my old car. I want some blue wires too. Maybe like Taylor or something. Those are not hard to change right? I also want to change my wiring tubing to all blue too.
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Default Easiest Way to Change hard to reach plugs

Get a hex end spark plug socket and use the proper size wrench to turn the socket instead of the ratchet, best for when an extension won't fit passed the header. Worked like a charm and got them done in no time
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^^ 9 years later - lol
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I have a 98 and cant get anywhere near the #3 plug
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Originally Posted by Choppers
i did .060
I had a 80 cj5 keep and you set them at 60 it's a big gap tho
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Originally Posted by Alex Camron
I have a 98 and cant get anywhere near the #3 plug
Im having trouble too with#3 shop wants $120 to change all 6
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Before replacing the spark plug, you need to prepare the necessary tools, gloves, wrenches, and most importantly, the spark plug sleeve.
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Please replace carefully



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