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Now for the bad news. In doing the oil/valves/timing/general maintence this weekend and in trying to replace the spark plugs I had a big panic. When trying to remove the #2 spark plug it was very tight and after half a turn almost impossible to turn. So I stopped and tried #1, this one came out about 3 turns before it did the same thing. So I stopped and attempted to put them back in which was even harder. Help!? Anyway I thought I had heard at one point that VW were notorious for stuck plugs and that inserts could be put in (Idiot book I think). I am very un-familar with this as both cars have re-manufactured engines with 40,000 and 60,000 miles on them. Plus every time I ever put spark plugs in I put anti-seize compound on them and have never had a problem. The car has not been overheated as the valves hardly needed any adjustment at all and I keep a close eye on my cylinder head temperature gauge on #3. The only thing that has been a problem lately is running rich which is why I wanted to change the plugs as they are probably pretty fouled. Any helpful suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks... ------------------------------------- Craig Woolston '70 Sqback and '71 Fastback cwoolsto@ladc.lockheed.com