[s-cars] X-plug

[Charlie Smith]

Earlier, Ian Duff wrote:
>
> OK, so I am holding in my hot little hands the Audi X-plug and O-ring (Audi
> pn 026 145 541, $6.53 from Clairparts), as well as the NAPA drag link socket
> (NAPA pn NB-95, $6.77), and am ready to do the dirty deed. The question is,
> how to tighten the X-plug?
>
> Bentley either makes no mention of it, or requires a secret handshake with
> which I'm unfamiliar, since I can find no mention of the X-plug installation
> procedure. I'm fairly certain a thorough cleaning is in order before I
> remove the old one. With it out, I can start the new one by hand, but how
> tight to make it?
>
> Should I use an impact driver, or a torque wrench, and if a torque wrench,
> how tight to make it?

Clean it well before disassembly with something like brake disk
spray cleaner.  That way when it dries you can see any further
leaks easily.

Remember, the o-ring does the sealing.  I think it just needs to
be tight, but not so tight that you damage the "X" slots.  I used
an impact driver and reasonable 'taps' with a medium size hammer.

How's that for scientific precision?

    - Charlie