Originally posted by pctour:
I recently changed the plugs in my 99 SE (102,000) to the Autolite pp's (.050).
Check the underside of your hood to be sure, but on my 98SE the gap is supposed to be between .052 and .056, with .054 being ideal. Unless something changed between 98 and 99, I'd say your gap is too narrow.
Try pulling the plugs and regapping to .054.
