I would think foam was the culprit, next time cover the ignition coil and wires. Presumably problem disappeared as engine dried out.
Re spark plug gap: 1mm = 40 thou
Zetec 1.2-1.3mm, 48-52thou
v6 1.3-1.4mm, 52-56thou
err on high end of range.
98 Mystique LS v6 atx 110,000km
97 Contour LX v6 atx 125,000km
stock CD on LS, cass on LX
spoiler, tinted windows on LS only
4 wheel discs on LX only
All other available options on both
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