[T3] Weird Idle Dips

[Jim Adney]

On 2 Mar 2012 at 10:38, C. Rochambeau wrote:

> I used to follow printed torque specs in the Bentley for plugs. I believe I
> had a cross threaded condition at one point, that "operated fine" for a
> while (months, maybe even years).

> I go for finger tight plus a quarter turn on the plugs now.

I agree that the torque spec on SPs is way too high for our short 
threads. The only time I ever tried to go with them, 2 out of 4 SP 
holes stripped before I was done. Now I go until I feel the gasket 
touch down, then turn a bit more to feel it crush just a bit.

The most important thing is to get the plug started straight. I 
always do this by hand, with no extra leverage.

> I would assume nothing regarding the condition as being fine because it
> continues to work. My car has been incredibly generous in the past in
> regards to tolerating things that "just ain't right" until the moment I
> least expect it. Keeps me humble and awake.

Agreed again.
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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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