Spark plug gap
 

I plan on tackling some of 30k service this weekend, including the plugs. I am going to pick up a set of OEM plugs from NAPA. Would it be prudent to check the gapping on these? I understand they come pre-gapped, but I guess it wouldn't hurt. What is the gapping for OEM plugs for a 2001 2.7 base? I searched both here and renntech but came up empty handed. Thanks.

Gap check important
 

Even with best of shipping protection, boxes are often not handled with the best care, and gaps could be changed. I would also make sure you got the correct heat range plugs as there was a recommended change from Porsche. 6-7.

I got the Bosch Platinum +4 spark plugs from NAPA. Order #4417 and stock number (?) of 0 242 235 626-05P. I do not see a heat rating on them or the box. Are these ok? And I haven't changed spark plugs since my '87 Fiero GT, but at the end of your post, the 6-7 is the heat range, not the gap, right?

smarter folks then me helped out
 

If you are going to change your plugs, as I just did, go to my post(in technical section) of 04/20/2007; where I asked for help on this very subject.
I got great advice as you will see. If you have not done this before on the Boxster, I would encourage you to go through the posts as there are a number of good ideas that will make your tasks easier.

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