Originally posted by Putz:
someone said to stick with the single ones.. theres a reason for not getting the double or +4
but i dont know why
Your partly correct... You need a "Double Platnium" plug. This means that there is a coating of platnium on both sides of the plug. This does not mean that there are four of the hook things like on the Bosch +4's. The double platnium is needed because on out ignition system, the spark plug fires in two directions, the standard way, and then the reverse way, basically through the 'ground' part of the plug. On normal plugs, when this second fire occurs, there will be an unusual ammount of wear on the plug where there is no platnium. You really should get those Autolite double platniums. I had the +4's and those *******s were $6 a piece, and were trashed before 20,000 miles (Chris Hightower's were much worse than mine when we all changed them...) Also, definately check the gaps with one of those .99 cent tools. If the gap is too small,. just keep wedging the tool until you get the gap you want (.54) Gap too large, take the tool and tap on the plug until its down to where you want it. And definately do all the work yourself, and save some big money!!!! -Nick
EDIT: I just read your post about stripping the spark plug. When you tighten them down, just tighten until it stops itself, then just give it a little kick to make it hand tight. DOnt go too tight and you wont have to worry about stripping it.
