Re: [T3] cross threaded spark plugs

[<veedub@apartment101.com>]

I don't doubt that you know those angles well!  I did learn two of the four
angles (the angles for the front two cylinders #1 and #3 ) but the rear
cylinders were especially not any fun. :)

Thanks for the tip!  What thread size/type should the spark plug threader
be?

Jason
68 Notch


----- Original Message -----
From: "phil cain" <bearsvw2000@yahoo.com>
To: <veedub@apartment101.com>; "T3 List (E-mail)" <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 11:32 AM
Subject: Re: [T3] cross threaded spark plugs


> --- veedub@apartment101.com wrote:
> > Well, last night I took your advice (Tom Phil and
> > Jim - thanks!) and I
> > drained the oil, removed the spark plugs, turned
> > over the engine a few times
> > to get some air in the cylinders, and replaced the
> > spark plugs. Can you say
> > #@&$%# and *#@$ @#(*$# &%^# !!!!! ?
> >
> > How in the heck do you guys manage to change the
> > spark plugs without
> > dropping the engine.  It took my two hours!!! That's
> > rediculous.  Anyway, I
> > had trouble getting the plug into #4, and I think I
> > may have cross threaded
> > it.  Is there anyway to tell?  She started right up,
> > but there seems to be a
> > slight miss.  I took her for a ride and she ran
> > okay, but still acting a
> > little bit funny.
> >
> > Should I drop the engine to see if I cross-threaded
> > the plug?  What are the
> > implications?  I removed the plug once, noticed a
> > few metal shavings, then
> > cleaned the plug and the plug hole, and replaced the
> > plug.  The second time
> > it went in a little easier, felt straight, but I'm
> > not confident.
> >
> > Suggestion, please?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Jason
> > 68 Notch
> >
> >
> >
> > Did you not know that all VW workers have
> feelavision, (work without seeing). I use a spark plug
>  socket with a 3inch extison and start the plugs by
> hand then tighten with ratchet, 1/2 turn past snug to
> crush washer.To clean hole use a spark plug threader,
> with grease on it, to clean the threads(grease to
> catch the shavings)14mm, be sure to have it at the
> right angle. Don't see why it took so long,You must
> like being with your car. Let us know how it turns
> out. Phil (P.S. I have most likley changed a few more
> vw plugs than you and have got all the angles down
> pat).
> >
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