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It only runs funny at idle.
I am going to ditch these Bosch +4 . I will also check the boots. |
Ditch the Bosch +4 Autozone specials
You should be running NGK Iridiums or NGK Laser Platinums - BKR6QUEP or IX I forget the part numbers |
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Whoops, my bad, it was not this poster. Someone else with the normal 1st time plug change questions. |
Ah I saw your posts on the last page, thank you for reminding me about the EGR vaccuum lines I need to check out in my spare time - Good call on the coils, he has a 2002 so I think he has the old style with the separate boots - My 2003 has the newer style on the right in the pic you posted on the prior page
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Info source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicone_grease Dielectric grease Dielectric grease is electrically insulating and does not break down when high voltage is applied. It is often applied to electrical connectors, particularly those containing rubber gaskets, as a means of lubricating and sealing rubber portions of the connector without arcing. A common use of dielectric grease is in high-voltage connections associated with gasoline engine spark plugs. The grease is applied to the rubber boot of the plug wire. This helps the rubber boot slide onto the ceramic insulator of the plug. The grease also acts to seal the rubber boot, while at the same time preventing the rubber from becoming stuck to the ceramic. Generally spark plugs are located in areas of high temperature, and the grease is formulated to withstand the temperature range expected. It can be applied to the actual contact as well, because the contact pressure is sufficient to penetrate the grease. Doing so on such high pressure contact surfaces between different metals has the advantage of sealing the contact area against electrolytes that might cause rapid galvanic corrosion. Yes. I know this is not a College like MIT test posting, but it is good enough for a DIY site. This is to save myself from a response...:stickpoke |
^^Dielectric (silicone) grease
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I was having a brain freeze and winter coming on and all that.
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Those boots are interesting little buggers. Most DIY do not even notice them until failure. They jump to coils right away on misfires.
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Moving to the fine wire plugs will improve idle quality, replacing the boots will make it more so.
Check ground straps Check EGR Vac line Replace plugs with this |
Excellent advise. Thank you. I just ordered a set of boots. I am picking up a set of NGK Iridiums today.
I will post the results here as soon as I get the parts. I will not get my boots until next week though arghhhhhh! |
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