[s-cars] Spark Plugs - loose

[Philip Mische]

Recent history with my 95.5 S6 spark plugs:
22 f-lbf.  They were loose the next day.
25 f-lbf.  They were loose the next week
1 April 2003: 30 f-lbf.  They didn't get mushy on torquing, and the plugs
were still tight last week.

I don't like the idea of going so far over a spec like that, but I really
hate the idea of spark plugs blowing free.

My .02

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Frizzell" <bobfrizzell at shaw.ca>
To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2003 5:32 PM
Subject: [s-cars] Spark Plugs - loose


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> S-men:
> I can't believe how quickly the spark plugs get loose.  I hadn't checked
mine for 8000 km (5000 miles) and they were all loose, two very much so.  A
couple of questions:
> 1.    The factory torque recommendation is 22 ft. lb.  I torqued mine to
25 this time.  Do any of you go higher?
> 2.    I had a fair amount of oil blow by in a couple of the spark plug
holes.  I can understand a bit but should I be concerned?  How much should I
expect?  I will do a compression check next.
>
> Take care of yourselves, your families, and your cars,
> Bob
> 93 Canuck S4
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