my plug wires and distributor cap are shot, so i might as well put new spark plugs in too. what does everyone use for plugs, and where do you set the gap?

 

Assuming a '91 Accord, use NGK ZFR5F-11 plugs. They are properly gapped at 1.1mm from the factory.

I would also recommend spending a bit more money for better plug wires - I recommend the NGK HE57 wire set. I've seen too many cheap wire sets fall apart straight out of the box and cause all sorts of headaches.

Make sure to check for signs of oil leaks when you remove the old wires. If you have oil leaking into the spark plug wells, you'll want to address those so that you don't contaminate your new wire set.

If you're changing the distributor cap, change the rotor at the same time.

 

yes, for the 91 accord. 2.2L. NGK ZFR5F-11? ill have to look those up. same for the NGK HE57 wires. i usually just go with cheapo AC Delco lol. never gapped plugs to metric, do you know what 1.1 mm is in thousandths of an inch for a standard gap tool? the plugs i usually get for my chevy are "gapped from the factory", but their never right lol and cap and rotor will be done at the same time.

if oil is in the spark plug wells, what gasket is leaking? or would it be the gasket on the spark plug itself?

 

For Hondas and many other cars, use Ngk. Can't stress that enough. Also, Ac Delco does not make most of their spark plugs anymore, and in a lot of cars I have replaced the factory plugs per the owners manual, they call for Ngk's. If oil is on the wires and/or plugs, then the lower tube seals are leaking. Its a easy fix and you can find a tutorial on youtube. Just be sure to torque the bolts to recommend torque. Good Luck!

 

1.1mm = .043", 1.0mm = .039"

 

If your plugs have oil on them it's the value cover gasket. There are gaskets for the spark plug holes