Re: [T3] cross threaded spark plugs

[phil cain <bearsvw2000@yahoo.com>]

--- veedub@apartment101.com wrote:
> 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?
> The threader should be 14mm same as the spark plugs
.  Phil
> 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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