I knew I was on to something with that variable spark plug gap. Who's with me??
The SG said only 71.5. I did my usual slow 3-click fill, so we'll see on the next fill if it was a bit short or not.
And, yes, I'm STILL driving this irksome thing. My insurance company didn't reply to a recent inquiry about changing cars, I and I haven't been pestering them enough.
The latest annoyance (aside from the CV joint): front end is starting to get rattly -- at least one inner tie rod going, based on a quick inspection.