Re: Plug change spells disaster

["Fred Munro" <munrof@isys.ca>]

----- Original Message -----
From: Huw Powell <audi@mediaone.net>
To: Fred Munro <munrof@isys.ca>
Cc: <one@humanspeakers.com>; Mark Hilbush <lists@markh.clark.net>; Mail
List - Quattro <quattro@audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, August 23, 1999 10:12 PM
Subject: Re: Plug change spells disaster


> > > > 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
>
Trust the Germans to come up with a precision engineered, finely crafted
yellow duct tape. I suppose I should have known..... :o)

Fred