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#557545 - 16/09/15 04:42 PM Plugs are just not that important
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Well you all know the problems I have had with my car last few months, all solved now, car was running it's usual awesome performance before, during and after the issue solved and if anything even better and sharper.
Over that time however it was running on this and now replaced. All new Denso fitted today, just drove home, actually didn't feel as sharp ! Am sure it will adjust onto the new ones.

Anyone spot anything mistake

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#557546 - 16/09/15 06:55 PM Re: Plugs are just not that important [Re: YellowBadge]
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She's not burning too nice!
Gap's only 0.8mm or something isn't it?

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#557550 - 16/09/15 09:34 PM Re: Plugs are just not that important [Re: DaveGotNoRave]
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Originally Posted By: DaveGotNoRave
She's not burning too nice!
Gap's only 0.8mm or something isn't it?


after 7 years I guess should expect them to look a bit sooty, fairly happy with how they actually look and will in future replace them probably every year.

0.8mm uumm look again !
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#557553 - 17/09/15 06:49 AM Re: Plugs are just not that important [Re: YellowBadge]
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Jesus! Surprised it was still running at all! At least you know your coil is nice and strong if it's able to generate a spark across that gap!
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#557555 - 17/09/15 12:21 PM Re: Plugs are just not that important [Re: dontpannic]
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Originally Posted By: dontpannic
Jesus! Surprised it was still running at all! At least you know your coil is nice and strong if it's able to generate a spark across that gap!


indeed good point, was quite shocked.
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#557558 - 17/09/15 05:49 PM Re: Plugs are just not that important [Re: YellowBadge]
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Wow, amazed you managed to get that to run! I'd definitely check the gaps on the new items if you think it's not great.
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#557573 - 18/09/15 10:08 PM Re: Plugs are just not that important [Re: YellowBadge]
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That's very worn down, probably helped that it was an iridium one as they have a pretty large gap to begin with, more than 0.8mm from new I'd say
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#557579 - 19/09/15 11:43 AM Re: Plugs are just not that important [Re: YellowBadge]
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i used to change my plug every year, the tip has gone from the spark plug, which is why theres such a huge gap
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#557586 - 19/09/15 09:40 PM Re: Plugs are just not that important [Re: _Jimmy_]
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Originally Posted By: _Jimmy_
That's very worn down, probably helped that it was an iridium one as they have a pretty large gap to begin with, more than 0.8mm from new I'd say



yes your right, lesson learned, not like me but the are long lasting (clearly not !) well not 7 years but the car has fired up rapid every single day for those years so I just didn't bother messing with them. Quite a tiny tip on those, might try the NGK Iridium next time around.
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