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K04 Spark Plugs 20K
I hate to make another thread on the dreaded "spark plugs" but I thought I'd share what mine looked like after 20K to allow people gauge when there's should be done (early vs later).
Forgot to upload these back when they were changed. You can guess which are the old. I measured the gap on the old ones and were a TIGHT fit at 0.032". In reality, they are probably just a hair smaller. The new ones were a perfect fit at 0.028". ![]() ![]()
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Which plugs did you end up using? First time I've seen an NGK branded ceramic insulator like that.
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I use the PFR7S8EG gapped at 0.028". Double platinum plugs.
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Nice. Any difference at 0.028 gapped?
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Plugs open up over time...Not unusual. I like to replace on turbo cars at 20K, do a re-gap at 10K. This will keep your coil paks happy too..
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I would say there was a slight difference in response maybe. I never really had any issues like misfires or anything so this may be psychological.
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Kind of OT but I've never had a car where I did more than change the oil. How labor intensive is it to change the plugs on these engines?
What tools are needed?
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those old plugs are a perfect tan. probably didnt even need to be changed.
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I know they probably didn't need to be but half the stuff people change don't need to be changed as early as they do. Plus, had them laying around and wanted to give them a go with my K04.
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hell ill prob change mine at 10k miles.. oh wait.. i have like 12k miles on it now.. better order some.
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Not labor intensive at all. Grambles has a DIY on here as well. Only tool you may not have is a torque wrench. But not everyone uses one.
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Might as well throw a new downpipe on there while you're at it =) oh behave Plac lol.
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Regapped plugs to 0.028 response is better now! Thanks
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