Date:         Sun, 11 Jul 2004 07:19:09 -0500
Reply-To:     Aerowolf <aerowolf@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Aerowolf <aerowolf@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Proper gap for spark plug 85 1.9L?
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The Bosch manual says that their plugs for that MY are .044".

This confuses me a lot.

(Also: How important is it that the cables I have have the proper
resistance?  The ones that are currently on there are 1200 to 1600
ohm, while the Bentley book says 6000 +/- 800 is acceptable?  How do I
determine the resistance of the current circuit?)

-Kyle

On Sat, 10 Jul 2004 02:21:34 -0400, Daniel L. Katz <katzd54@yahoo.com> wrote:
> kyle:
>
> manual says .028" gap, but most plugs, such as the autolite 403, are made
> for about .035", which is a good all around gap. 2 mm is about .08" - an
> extra wide gap - there are plugs manufactured for that, but if due to
> excessive wear, then plugs should be replaced, irrespective of deposits.
>
> hall sender and coil not likely culprits. almost all coil replacements are
> unnecessary.
>
> dan
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, 9 Jul 2004 19:26:47 -0500, Aerowolf <aerowolf@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> >What's the proper gap for spark plugs on a 1985 1.9L wasserboxer?  I
> >can't find it in my Bentley manual anywhere.
> >
> >(The inspection of the spark plugs shows they're currently operating
> >at a gap of approximately 2mm, though I don't have a gapper handy for
> >specifics.  My engine is running rich, which is leading me to evaluate
> >the ignition system for problems such as possibly a weak coil or a bad
> >HCU/hall sender.)
> >
> >-Kyle
>