[s-cars] sparkplug boot problem ????

[chris chambers]

Fellow S-car nutz,

I want to thank everyone for their kind suggestions. THIS LIST ROCKS!

I have orderd new spark plug connectors and spark plugs and will
replace those first. The spark plugs only have ~50,000 miles on them
but I figured it wouldn't hurt to replace them.

I can't recall, do the plugs need to have the gap set? If theydo what
is the gap?


Hopefully this will resolve my problem, if not I'll check the coils
next.


Thanks again!!!
Chris

PS This List ROCKS!!


--- chris chambers <fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Fellow S-car nutz,
> 
> Looks like it is time to replace my spark plug boots, I am including 
> links to pics of my boots.
> 
>
http://photobucket.com/albums/v48/chrisanjenn/Audi%20S4/?action=view&current=plug3.jpg
>
http://photobucket.com/albums/v48/chrisanjenn/Audi%20S4/?action=view&current=plug2.jpg
>
http://photobucket.com/albums/v48/chrisanjenn/Audi%20S4/?action=view&current=plug1.jpg
> 
> My first question is, could these worn boots cause an acceleration
> problem that has appeared in 4th and 5th gears when trying to
> accelerate under boost. The problem feels like I am driving on the
> "rumble strips/grooves" along the edge of the highway. The car
> doesn't
> accelerate as it should and there is a vibration.
> 
> My theory is that the car is "missing" causing the poor performance
> and
> vibration. Is that accurate?
> 
> Second question is http://www.bimmerzone.com a good source or is
> SpeedyCarParts better? I have no experience with either just read
> they
> have good prices on this part.
> 
> Thanks
> Chris
> 
> 
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