warbeaver i got bosch platinum plugs dont know the gap. matt i think its the orange coolant we usually use but just been adding water lately i dont have the money to keep dumping coolant down the drain. not gonna do the tests dont know anyone with the equipment. but this week we will be replacing both the upper and lower intake manifold gaskets also the valve cover gaskets and seals, going to flush the coolant and do oil change. and while it all apart we may be replacing a lifter that may be stuck. i really hope by the end of all this i still have a car. lol let you know how it goes. any more input always greatly appreciated thanks guys
