Re: [T3] cross threaded spark plugs

[<veedub@apartment101.com>]

Thanks for the great tip, Tom!

I've changed plugs numerous times over the last 12 years I've been working
on cars.  This is the first time I've experienced such problems.

Jason


----- Original Message -----
From: <I4VW@aol.com>
To: <veedub@apartment101.com>; <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 2:11 PM
Subject: Re: [T3] cross threaded spark plugs


> In a message dated 10/3/01 11:23:47 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> veedub@apartment101.com writes:
>
> << 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. >>
> -----------------
> Jason,
>     If this is the first time you've tried to change your plugs, the
lenghth
> of time it took you is somewhat understandable. It takes 'pratice' of how
to
> position yourself as well as your hands, etc to find wht works. As to the
> possible cross-threading, I use a piece of heat shrink tubing that fits
> snugly over the top(ceramic) portion of the plug. This allows some
> flexability in manuvering in tight places & aids in not cross-threading.
>
> Tom


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