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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 11:27 AM
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I took on some water last night wheeling...the mud hole was deeper than I thought and now I got a cylinder 3 misfire. so I believe its just the spark plugs...everything seems to be ok, other than a moan, but I think its just the ac compressor. Anyways to the point, what are some of the best spark plug for the jeeps? It's a 2001 if that matters at all. Thanks ahead of time!
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 11:29 AM
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Since it's a 2001, NGK coppers
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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Sweet thanks!
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 11:49 AM
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Now what about the spacing in them?
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 12:21 PM
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the gap requirements are on a sticker under your hood with other info. I believe its a .035 gap but my 97 might not be the same as yours.

Edit: correct cap is. 035

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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 12:22 PM
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Champion coppers, NGK coppers, or the ACCEL plugs. All are great. Gap is .035

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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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Yeah mine is also .035. I just hear that ngk coppers are better for later models while champion coppers are better for earlier
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 01:33 PM
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NGK Coppers are my recommendation for the 00-01 with the distributorless ignition. Champions are okay, but the gap seems to enlarge out of spec quicker than the NGKs do.

Gap is .035 for all of the 4.0 engines.
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 02:23 PM
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I went with the Bosch coppers...fired right up when I got done, so at least no hitches there...the only thing I have an issue with now is my ac compressor has a deep whine but only when the clutch for it is disengaged, when it kicks on, noise is gone, and it is really annoying. Any ideas?
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 04:22 PM
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I run e3's with a new/full Accel ignition set ( wires all the way to pick up coil) runs frickin awesome!!
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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so whats good for an renix....?
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 09:16 PM
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so whats good for an renix....?
Champion coppers, gap is .035
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 08:57 AM
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Champion coppers, gap is .035
thanks, wasn't sure cause he said "since its 2001"
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by boomerc1992
I went with the Bosch coppers...fired right up when I got done, so at least no hitches there...the only thing I have an issue with now is my ac compressor has a deep whine but only when the clutch for it is disengaged, when it kicks on, noise is gone, and it is really annoying. Any ideas?
Replace the A/C compressor (have an A/C shop do it, they have the tools required by law).
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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I used NGKs, have had em for about 5,000 miles. So far so good.
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