If the plugs are out already, why wouldn't you? For the most part, once set, they stay set. Thats not to say that triumph (or dealer) gapped them properly the first time. Check the gap.
Gapping the spark plugs?
Is it needed....?
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Sorry SIK...I am replacing the old ones. I wanted to know if I needed to gap them, or how critical it was to gap them correctly.
DEFINITELY SHOULD BE GAPPED!! How did the old ones look? Was I right? Or are they out yet?
NOT TRUE. Plugs wear after a while and the gap gets bigger. You should ALWAYS check the gap, even on new plugs.StuckInKansas said:For the most part, once set, they stay set.
I generally just slip my dick in between the electrodes. If it fits without too much slop they're good to go!
Well, no shit....congratulations...how about keeping that shit in the off topic section chief... :gtfo:crashmasterd said:I generally just slip my dick in between the electrodes. If it fits without too much slop they're good to go!
Okay boss. Fair enough. :loser:
Here's the straight dope: Spark plugs new out of the box are usually pretty close, but still should be checked. Some brands are worse than others, but even reliable brands can have that little electrode bent during shipping or even manufacturing.
Whenever you pull the plugs you should also re-gap them. The electric discharge of creating a spark will erode the electrode over time and gradually increase the gap. There's also no guarantee that they were properly gapped when first installed, which can also cause problems.
Always do the little maintenance things when you have the thing apart. It'll save you headache in the long run.
Here's the straight dope: Spark plugs new out of the box are usually pretty close, but still should be checked. Some brands are worse than others, but even reliable brands can have that little electrode bent during shipping or even manufacturing.
Whenever you pull the plugs you should also re-gap them. The electric discharge of creating a spark will erode the electrode over time and gradually increase the gap. There's also no guarantee that they were properly gapped when first installed, which can also cause problems.
Always do the little maintenance things when you have the thing apart. It'll save you headache in the long run.
If you got a dick that small Crash.....I wouldn't be telling people about it.crashmasterd said:I generally just slip my dick in between the electrodes. If it fits without too much slop they're good to go!
From the factory manual:
Spark Plug: NGK CR9EK
Spark Plug Gap: .7 mm
Spark Plug: NGK CR9EK
Spark Plug Gap: .7 mm
:wave:crashmasterd said:Okay boss. Fair enough. :loser:
Here's the straight dope: Spark plugs new out of the box are usually pretty close, but still should be checked. Some brands are worse than others, but even reliable brands can have that little electrode bent during shipping or even manufacturing.
Whenever you pull the plugs you should also re-gap them. The electric discharge of creating a spark will erode the electrode over time and gradually increase the gap. There's also no guarantee that they were properly gapped when first installed, which can also cause problems.
Always do the little maintenance things when you have the thing apart. It'll save you headache in the long run.
Thats what I thought, I have always gapped the spark plugs when I am changing them in all my cars, the reason I was asking is that when I talked to the dealer (not the service guy) he swore up and down that if I went with the stock plugs that they were pre-gapped...Actually two of the plugs are around 1 mm, which would be way out of tolerance. The old ones were also out of tolerance. I got the values written down but I don't have them with me.
Gap Tolerance . . . . . . . . . . . . . +0.05/-0.1mmcrashmasterd said:From the factory manual:
Spark Plug: NGK CR9EK
Spark Plug Gap: .7 mm
Well spent late Friday and Saturday changing the plugs and I have to say....DAMN....nastiest plugs I have ever seen....is this a common issue with S3s
Standard Stuff, no tank, no air box
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This plug was a bitch to get out...
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The three amigos....holy freakin shiite! You can see that the 1st spark plug has a milky white color...looks like some moisture got in...
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Standard Stuff, no tank, no air box
This plug was a bitch to get out...
The three amigos....holy freakin shiite! You can see that the 1st spark plug has a milky white color...looks like some moisture got in...
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