[s-cars] S-CAR-List Digest, Vol 147, Issue 1 SPARK PLUG TIGHT

Fri Jan 1 14:18:21 PST 2016

Hi Guys!
Sold my S6 last year after 15 years and just happened to peek at this list update.  Glad to see you're at it Dave F! Hi to every one else. :)
I've got to weigh in on plug tightness. Yes, plugs need to be torqued correctly and yes it can't really hurt to check.
The issue in my direct/confirmed experience is this >>> you can get false torque readings because your socket binds with the head - you think you're tight when really you've just measured the socket binding against the lower bore radius.  Btdt. 
I have 6 different sockets which I acquired to remedy this issue -tried craftsman, cheapo, others.  I found that the (thinner wall higher quality)snap-on is the only socket that you can use w/o worry of this phenomenon. Yes, the others will work, but you need to be extra careful a) be aligned and b) raise the socket up like 1/8 inch after seating on the plug to avoid the radius altogether. 
I really think plug zealots should check this out - it's what's happening!
Best to you all -
Steve V
Seattle

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>   1.  Bi-Monthly reminder: UrS info that you might want to
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> Date: Fri, 1 Jan 2016 08:28:07 -0700 (MST)
> From: David Forgie <forgied at shaw.ca>
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> Subject: [s-cars] Bi-Monthly reminder: UrS info that you might want to
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> Thought I would start 2016 off with this updated reminder:
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> Here they are again, for your amusement:
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> 1. Are your spark plugs tight? *AND* I am not joking. IF they get loose, they will blow out of the head. http://forums.quattroworld.com/s4s6/msgs/3757.phtml 2. Have you cleaned your cowl drain of debris so rain won't kill your ECU? It's still rain and leaf season
>   (or snow melt and pine needle season) so watch this one http://forums.quattroworld.com/s4s6/msgs/92899.phtml 3. Things that will fail on your AAN and strand you on the side of the road (hope that didn't happen this past summer) http://forums.quattroworld.com/s4s6/msgs/200702.phtml 4. Potential reasons why your AAN (or ABY or ADU) isn't starting (including battery issues) http://forums.quattroworld.com/s4s6/msgs/210191.phtml 5. Engine Bay Device Map: The live version (click on the labels) (this is a new link, the old link was hacked) 
> http://members.shaw.ca/ajmills/UrS%20Engine%20Bay%20Device%20Map.html 
> 
> The long manual version with links to more info including ECU info, etc) http://forums.quattroworld.com/s4s6/msgs/22625.phtml 6. The UrS Systems and Chassis Map: The live version (click on the labels) (Again,new link, old one was hacked):
>   http://members.shaw.ca/ajmills/UrS%20chassis%20Map.html
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>   The long manual version with more links) http://forums.quattroworld.com/s4s6/msgs/24724.phtml 7. "Old search" at the quattroworld forum - remember to select the UrS forum from the list: http://forums.quattroworld.com/oldsearch/ The new 2015 management at the quattroworld STFA
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> Dave F. 
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> Date: Fri, 1 Jan 2016 12:49:14 -0700 (MST)
> From: David Forgie <forgied at shaw.ca>
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> Subject: [s-cars] Bi-Monthly reminder: UrS info that you might want to
>    remember/know -2nd try
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> 2nd try. Not sure why the formatting went to sh*t the first time. I've gone back an re-did the carriage returns at the end of each section. Maybe it will work. 
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> From: "David Forgie" <forgied at shaw.ca> 
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> Sent: Friday, January 1, 2016 7:28:07 AM 
> Subject: Bi-Monthly reminder: UrS info that you might want to remember/know 
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> 
> Thought I would start 2016 off with this updated reminder: 
> 
> Here they are again, for your amusement: 
> 
> 1. Are your spark plugs tight? *AND* I am not joking. IF they get loose, they will blow out of the head. http://forums.quattroworld.com/s4s6/msgs/3757.phtml 
> 
> 2. Have you cleaned your cowl drain of debris so rain won't kill your ECU? It's still rain and leaf season
>   (or snow melt and pine needle season) so watch this one http://forums.quattroworld.com/s4s6/msgs/92899.phtml 
> 
> 3. Things that will fail on your AAN and strand you on the side of the road (hope that didn't happen this past summer) http://forums.quattroworld.com/s4s6/msgs/200702.phtml 
> 
> 4. Potential reasons why your AAN (or ABY or ADU) isn't starting (including battery issues) http://forums.quattroworld.com/s4s6/msgs/210191.phtml 
> 
> 5. Engine Bay Device Map: The live version (click on the labels) (this is a new link, the old link was hacked) 
> http://members.shaw.ca/ajmills/UrS%20Engine%20Bay%20Device%20Map.html 
> 
> The long manual version with links to more info including ECU info, etc) http://forums.quattroworld.com/s4s6/msgs/22625.phtml 
> 
> 6. The UrS Systems and Chassis Map: The live version (click on the labels) (Again,new link, old one was hacked):
>   http://members.shaw.ca/ajmills/UrS%20chassis%20Map.html
> 
>   The long manual version with more links) http://forums.quattroworld.com/s4s6/msgs/24724.phtml 
> 
> 7. "Old search" at the quattroworld forum - remember to select the UrS forum from the list: http://forums.quattroworld.com/oldsearch/ 
> 
> The new 2015 management at the quattroworld STFA
> 
> <wink>
> 
> Dave F. 
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