Remove the coil pack for the spark plug. With a deep socket or spark plug socket, remove the plug. Taking care to not cross thread or bend the plug tip, screw in the new plug to approximately 13 pounds of torque. Replace the coil pack. Repeat for each plug.
A standard spark plug should last about 50K. A platinum tip plug should last 100K.
depends on the plug you replace it with. IF you use AC delco stock, should be .040. Some of the other plugs require .060 A new spark plug has been released for use in the above vehicles. The new spark plug has an Iridium tip instead of the current Platinum tip. Due to the different tip design, the gap of the spark plug has also changed. The new spark plug, ACDelco Part Number 41-985 (12571164), is gapped to 1.01mm (0.040 inches) when the spark plug is made. The spark plug gap is set during manufacturing and should not Service bulletin BULLETIN: 03D-J-171 LINE: 41
A standard spark plug, 50K. A platinum tip spark plug, 100K. This is an average we use on our fleet vehicles.
The standard spark plug gap for a 1996 Subaru Impreza 2.2 L is 0.040. The gap is the distance between the tip of the spark plug and the electrode inside.
If you have access to a spark tester, use it. Otherwise, remove the spark plug, reconnect it to the spark plug wire, and rest the tip or threads on a good engine ground, AWAY from the spark plug hole. Attempt to start it, and watch for spark. If none, replace the spark plug and try again. If still no spark, the magneto coil may be faulty.
If you have access to a spark tester, use it. Otherwise, remove the spark plug, reconnect it to the spark plug wire, and rest the tip or threads on a good engine ground, AWAY from the spark plug hole. Attempt to start it, and watch for spark. If none, replace the spark plug and try again. If still no spark, the magneto coil may be faulty.
spark plugs are located in the side of the head you remove them with a spark plug socket tip for you if you dont know where spark plugs are or how to remove them, i would get someone that does know, to do it or at least show you
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The standard spark plug gap for a Volkswagen Polo 1.4i is 0.045 inches. The gap represents the space between the tip and the electrode.
Work one at a time to avoid connecting the wrong spark plug wire. Gently pull on the wire at the connection point to release it from the plug. Use a spark plug socket to remove the old plug. Measure the gap on the new plug and ensure it is at .045. Install the new plug and reattach the wire. Repeat for the other plugs.
1st thing to check is the spark. Remove a spark plug from the engine and plug it to the spark plug boot. Touch the plug to the cylinder head and crack the engine. Should see spark at the tip of the plug. If no spark, 2nd thing I would check is the crank position switch. It is located on the transaxle bell housing.