sparkplug gap?

1. ashj22 Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 242

   #1 15th October 2014, 17:24

   hi, does anyone know what the sparkplug gap is for saxo vts 2002.
   
   Thanks
2. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

   #2 15th October 2014, 17:35

   Pretty sure it's 0.7mm
3. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

   #3 15th October 2014, 20:11

   I got 0.9 NGK plugs,that or 0.7

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4. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

   #4 15th October 2014, 21:09

   I agree, it's definitely 0.9 after looking at my invoice for spark plugs.
   
   Should be in the haynes somewhere, but I can't find mine.
5. welshpug Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2010 South Wales Posts: 3078 ZX 16v, 205 GTI, 309 Goodwood, 405 MI16.

   #5 15th October 2014, 21:17

   plugs come pre-gapped these days and most should not be adjusted or you risk snapping the electrodes off.
6. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

   #6 15th October 2014, 21:23

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by welshpug plugs come pre-gapped these days and most should not be adjusted or you risk snapping the electrodes off.

   I know.
   
   but that still doesn't answer the question
   
   I'm sticking with 0.7mm, because I cross referenced the servicebox part number and got a Bosch plug with a preset gap of 0.7mm
7. citroensaxo Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Kent. Posts: 246 93 BX TXi 1.6 auto,47k 88 SAAB 900i f/lft,69k

   #7 15th October 2014, 22:08

   They used to be gapped at 25 thou, but these days they are more likely to be set at 28 to 30 thou.
8. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #8 16th October 2014, 16:39

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by welshpug plugs come pre-gapped these days and most should not be adjusted or you risk snapping the electrodes off.

   When the plugs are shipped they're often banged about so it doesn't hurt to check the gap.
9. welshpug Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2010 South Wales Posts: 3078 ZX 16v, 205 GTI, 309 Goodwood, 405 MI16.

   #9 16th October 2014, 17:17

   they have tubes to protect the ends.
10. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #10 16th October 2014, 17:52

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by welshpug they have tubes to protect the ends.

    Yes they do,but i've seen plugs arrive broken ie the ceramic part broken and missing the card tube.