On the 2000 there is a black cover that runs along the top of the valve cover. Part of the intake runs over this. Remove the aluminum part of the intake, remive the black plastic cover, there you will find coils wires and plugs.
top center of engine under the six bolt black cover.
.040
the spark plug wires have 2 coils attached so they are not cheap. look online at autozone they show them there.
The 1999 Kia spark plug gap setting is .035. Most spark plugs will be pre-gapped by the spark plug manufacturer.
.44 thousandths
between .028 & .032
try a tune up, make sure valve cover gasket is not leaking into #4 spark plug tube,check spark plug wires and coil.
remove spark plug from engine leave the wire connected and try to start it id the spark plug sparks your good
Maybe... I haven't heard about it before......................................
Bosch platinum # 6702 from Autozone, $ 2.99
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