So I bought my spark plugs I installed them. I was told I need to gap them. Is that true?

 

Well, you should at least check to be sure they are correct!
I have opens new plugs and the ___ almost completely closed.

Walt

 

Yes! Always, always, always check the gap before installing new plugs. There's a rare ocassion that they will be correct from the store because a set of plugs can be used in many different engines. Plus the gap can be effected by how much the plugs were bounced around before you installed them. I just did mine last weekend. I don't remember the spacing but it is in your owner's manual.

 

Can I do it or should I have a store do it for me?

 

.032?

 

Get a spark plug gap tool at the local parts store or a set of feeler gauges. One word of caution. I just put the new Iridium plugs in mine and the tip electrode on them suckers are TINY. I suspect they are pretty hard stuff and might be easily broken if mishandled. So if you are doing either the platinum or iridium insert the gauge carefully!!
And yes, .032 would work fine.

Walt

 

Which plugs did you buy?

 

AntiSeize lubricant on the threads would be a good idea I think. I suppose that the head is aluminum and I always use AntiSeize with aluminum. Nor will it hurt with iron heads.

 

pep boys wants to charge me 60 bucks to do it. 5 min work thats expensive. Any ware that will do it cheep and is 032 the optimal or is there another gap I should do to get the best out of it?

 

Yes, always check the gap before installing.

 

but 60 bucks?

 

Ok can some one show me step by step picture on how to gap the plugs. I got the 1 dollar tool and I need to see what to do. I googled but got like only a after shot. Not the steps.

 

The tool probably has a slot on the side that you hook onto the outer electrode to bend it to open or close the gap. First carefully slide the gauge between the electrodes to determine what the gap is. You should be able to read along the edge. Change the gap accordingly. According to my manual the gap should be .028 - .031".

Walt