[s-cars] Neu A4; no, actually the x-plug

Wed May 4 18:51:28 PDT 2016

Hi guys:
I like getting the digest even tho I have a 535xdrive these days. 6-speed(!)
Anyway, hearing Tony restock on x-plugs reminds me:  the issue w the unreliable x plug is the dimension of the plug itself.  When it leaks, by all means buy an o-ring.  But instead of getting a new plug, file across the threaded end so it's slightly shorter.  Like 1/2 thread shorter.  It will support the o-ring as intended and will be the last repair you'll ever need for this known failure :)
Cheers!
Steve Voit Seattle
Formerly 95.5s6

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>   1.  The New A4... (Tony Curran)
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>   3. Re:  The New A4... (Tony Curran)
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> Date: Tue, 3 May 2016 19:16:17 -0400
> From: "Tony Curran" <tony.curran at sympatico.ca>
> To: "S-Car-List at Audifans.Com" <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Subject: [s-cars] The New A4...
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> Hi All,
> 
> 
> 
> Was at the dealer today picking up my third x-cap and o-ring for the power
> steering pump so took a look at the new A4 (B? chassis). This is actually
> wider and just a few cms shorter that the C4 chassis. Also has longer
> wheelbase and wider track. I was quite impressed as I've previously only
> looked at C chassis Audis as I'm 6'3 and 200lbs. Coupled with the auto gear
> shifter similar to that of the A8 and this could be a serious contender for
> my next car. Only down side is DSG transmission (sorry but please don't
> start transmission war!).
> 
> 
> 
> Cheers
> 
> 
> 
> Tony
> 
> 96 S6
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> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 03 May 2016 16:50:28 -0700
> From: Robin Stoddard <robinstoddard at mac.com>
> To: Tony Curran <tony.curran at sympatico.ca>
> Cc: "S-Car-List at Audifans.Com" <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] The New A4...
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> Hey Tony,
> 
> And what did you think of the S3 sedan?
> 
> Cheers,
> Robin
> 
> 
>> On May 3, 2016, at 4:16 PM, Tony Curran <tony.curran at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi All,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Was at the dealer today picking up my third x-cap and o-ring for the power
>> steering pump so took a look at the new A4 (B? chassis). This is actually
>> wider and just a few cms shorter that the C4 chassis. Also has longer
>> wheelbase and wider track. I was quite impressed as I've previously only
>> looked at C chassis Audis as I'm 6'3 and 200lbs. Coupled with the auto gear
>> shifter similar to that of the A8 and this could be a serious contender for
>> my next car. Only down side is DSG transmission (sorry but please don't
>> start transmission war!).
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Cheers
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Tony
>> 
>> 96 S6
>> 
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 3 May 2016 20:00:04 -0400
> From: "Tony Curran" <tony.curran at sympatico.ca>
> To: "'Robin Stoddard'" <robinstoddard at mac.com>
> Cc: "'S-Car-List at Audifans.Com'" <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] The New A4...
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> Hey Robin,
> 
> There was one on display but walked right past it as it's just too small!
> 
> Tony
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robin Stoddard [mailto:robinstoddard at mac.com] 
> Sent: May-03-16 7:50 PM
> To: Tony Curran
> Cc: S-Car-List at Audifans.Com
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] The New A4...
> 
> Hey Tony,
> 
> And what did you think of the S3 sedan?
> 
> Cheers,
> Robin
> 
> 
>> On May 3, 2016, at 4:16 PM, Tony Curran <tony.curran at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi All,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Was at the dealer today picking up my third x-cap and o-ring for the 
>> power steering pump so took a look at the new A4 (B? chassis). This is 
>> actually wider and just a few cms shorter that the C4 chassis. Also 
>> has longer wheelbase and wider track. I was quite impressed as I've 
>> previously only looked at C chassis Audis as I'm 6'3 and 200lbs. 
>> Coupled with the auto gear shifter similar to that of the A8 and this 
>> could be a serious contender for my next car. Only down side is DSG 
>> transmission (sorry but please don't start transmission war!).
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Cheers
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Tony
>> 
>> 96 S6
>> 
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