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Old 06 July 2004 | 06:43 PM
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Recenlty changed my plugs to NGK PFR7's and adjusted gap to 0.7mm.

Car ran very very well, but recently, on long motorway journey I started having problems (stuttering, hesitating, misfiring and back firing).

If the car is left to cool the problem repairs itself, then comes back after 10 -15 minutes driving.

I have been told it could be MAF and I have a new one on the way. Just wondering whether spark plugs could be cause.

I have brand new coils by the way.

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Old 07 July 2004 | 08:09 AM
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No mate, if you've just changed from 6's to 7's then your sparkies may be too cold, allowing carbon to build up and causing mis-fire. Check -em and see if they are black and oily looking
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cheers mate
Old 07 July 2004 | 11:37 AM
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RooJai,

Nice for you to have a good friend like that to help you out, Same name too

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wtf?? LMAO
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PMSL! Had to read that twice because I thought I'd missed a post somewhere!
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Roojai, that must come in handy.
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