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spark plug gap problem

Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 2:01 am
by renan2010
hi , i have 88 prelude si , im about to change the spark plug but i dont know how to gap it , can any body help me. ty im using coin like gapper. and what spark plug you guy recommend?

Re: spark plug gap problem

Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 1:04 pm
by spiffyguido
I'm going to suggest that you watch our video on spark plugs. It's going to tell you everything you need to know and how to do the gapping:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML1IaeScmAE

Re: spark plug gap problem

Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 3:04 am
by renan2010
hi after change the spark plug. the gap is 0.040 but i dont like the way the engine run. its very different that it was before. when i stop the car when it fells shaky , any advice.and the rpm when i put it in park or neutral is like 600. ty

Re: spark plug gap problem

Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 9:36 am
by spiffyguido
Did you use the plugs that are printed on the underside of your hood and in the car's manual?

Re: spark plug gap problem

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:59 pm
by prelude95
have u try adjusting the idler? cause at 6ooorpm that is about good