Spark plug gap?

Tiny
ANGELBABY64
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
What do I gap the plugs at?
Monday, February 24th, 2014 AT 6:22 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

Here is a guide and a diagram that will help you with the job.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-spark-plugs

Here is a video

https://youtu.be/c9_NVXiwvYg

Check out the diagram (below)

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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Tuesday, October 10th, 2017 AT 4:53 PM
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JEFF1977
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Electrical problem
1999 Chevy Cavalier Front Wheel Drive Automatic 180000 miles

spark plug gap for 1999 chevy cavalier
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Tuesday, October 10th, 2017 AT 4:54 PM (Merged)
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BLACKOP555
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That is dependent on your spark plug type, the grounding strip on the bottom of the spark plug should be a little less then perpendicular to the electrode in the ceramic.

Check the gapping on another plug.
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