[V8] Stumped by spark plug cover bolts

[Ed Kellock]

I went down the Ace Hardware and found some large stainless steel
phillips-head bolts that fit without modification.

Ed
 


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From: v8-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of
Dave Saad
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 10:04 PM
To: v8audi List
Subject: Re: [V8] Stumped by spark plug cover bolts


I was able to get them off with needle nose pliers. maybe you need a new
pair that is nice and sharp? I repaired mine by hacksawing the heads off
some big slotted pan head screws, and soldering them onto the brass.  It
works fine and is not all that ugly either.

Dave

On Jan 16, 2013, at 6:36 PM, kwahaus at mac.com wrote:

> A few misc. ramblings after working on the car this weekend....
> 
> Tried to replace the VC gaskets and install new plugs this weekend but 
> couldn't get the silly bolts off of the plug covers. The black plastic 
> parts are long gone and the flat brass tops are showing. They appear 
> to be serrated on the edges, so I tried some needle nose pliers but 
> couldn't get a good grip. So what's the secret?
> 
> I also replaced the air cleaner. I'm still a bit puzzled as I had to 
> remove the strut support to get it back on. Really?!
> 
> Regarding my INOP blower motor, I was able to peer inside to the 
> squirrel cage and noticed that it wasn't turning. It would spin freely 
> when pushed with a long screw driver but would never move on it's own. 
> Totally shot?
> 
> Fuel filter is next as soon as I find some new crush washers.
> 
> Not done much to track down and fix any leaks. Still smokes a fair 
> bit. On my first oil change, I put in Mobil1 (which I use on most of 
> my cars) and now the leaks may be worse. I was sort of expecting that 
> hoping the synthetic might clean out the engine a bit. I may drain it 
> soon and try the Valvoline MaxLife.
> 
> My INOP fuel gauge has decided to start working...sort of. It now 
> registers about a 1/2 tank (even tho it's full) and stays there for 
> awhile and then SLOWLY goes to empty....sits there awhile...and the 
> SLOWLY back to about 1.2 tank. Weird.
> 
> Oh, and my front speakers worked for awhile when I played a cassette. 
> Now only the rears work again.
> 
> Kevin
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