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WallyF · 02-03-2009, 08:10 AM

txusa03,

What did you set the spark plug gap to?

Per manufacturer's web page, I found NGK ILZFR6D11 plugs are set for 0.044" and Bosch FR7NP332 are set for 0.040".

Also, both NGK and Bosch are HEX(6 sided) plugs. Why do you need a 12 point 5/8 socket?

Thanks

wallyf

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WallyF First Lieutenant 97 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fort Wayne, IN iTrader: (1) Garage List 2023 BMW i4 eDrive4 ... [0.00]	Spark Plug gap txusa03, What did you set the spark plug gap to? Per manufacturer's web page, I found NGK ILZFR6D11 plugs are set for 0.044" and Bosch FR7NP332 are set for 0.040". Also, both NGK and Bosch are HEX(6 sided) plugs. Why do you need a 12 point 5/8 socket? Thanks wallyf Last edited by WallyF; 02-03-2009 at 09:16 AM.. Reason: Updated information
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