Re: [T3] Spark Plugs..

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 4 Aug 00, at 6:01, Phil Castro wrote:

> I'm in the process of changing my plugs, but they ar
> on VERY VERY tight..I'm really concerned about
> twisting them off or messing up the thread..is it
> normal for them to be tight and what are my options?

First off, don't try to take them out hot; that's when they are most 
likely to gall. If they can be moved at all, spray some WD-40, etc 
down there in the hope that you can prevent damage to the 
threads. Then just work them back and forth and if you are lucky 
they will slowly loosen up and come out.

My experience with plugs is the same as Muir's: Champions seem 
to be more likely to gall, Bosch never does.

If the plugs gome out and destroy the threads then the threads can 
be repaired with helicoils. This is best done with the heads off by 
someone who knows what they are doing, but it CAN be done in 
the car, by someone experienced at this.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054

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