Re: Plug change spells disaster

[Huw Powell <audi@mediaone.net>]

> > > Cleaned the threads right out of the head. I fixed it by wrapping duct
> tape
> > > around the plug threads and screwing the plug back in. Amazingly, it
> held
> > > and got me back home. I don't recommend this for a permanent fix, though
> :o)
> >
> > why not?
> >
> Huw Powell, I can't believe you said that. DUCT TAPE? On an AUDI?
> 
> There are two very good reasons for not using duct tape:
> 
> 1. An Audi is a precision engineered, finely crafted, German driving
> machine. It deserves only the finest OEM, high $$$$ parts on the very rare
> occasions servicing is required.
> 
> 2. Duct tape is not yellow.
> 
> Really, Huw. Using duct tape on an Audi would be like, like, well, like
> putting lawnmower parts in it! Totally unthinkable :o)

What about precision engineered German yellow (gelb?) duct tape?  Got
the part numebr aorund here somewhere...

beats the typical clothesline/zip tie repair of ailing fuel pump tray
mounts at least, right?

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/

82 Audi Coupe; 84 4kq; 85 Coupe GT