[T3] gas mileage, voltage, etc.

[Daniel Nohejl]

> I believe you did the right thing by suspecting the trigger point connection. 
> That would certainly cause huge problems, but I don't know if it could cause 
> damage to the brain.

I wonder if we had multiple problems going on at once…..the bad spark plug wire, a failing brain, fouled spark plugs, and a weak connection at the trigger points. 

> When tightening connectors, keep in mind that you need to check the fit of 
> each bare pin on its mate to make sure of the fit. Once the pins are back in 
> the plastic connector bodies, it's impossible to tell the difference between 
> snugness of the pins vs. snugness of the plastic body.

It’s funny you should mention this. Just prior to removing the connectors from the plug I recalled your example and advice from last summer when we tightened up the MPS connectors in your driveway:  test fit the connectors on the pins before putting them back in to the connector. And would you believe that in the end we forgot to do it??? Is it worth going back and checking or should we see if we’re still “symptomatic” first?

> I think you're probably finished. I don't know NGK plug ranges, so someone 
> else should comment on the plugs you installed.

I really hope we’re finished…..We’ll have more test-driving time tomorrow and Tuesday and that’ll be helpful in determining if there are any lingering issues. Past experience suggests we’re not out of the proverbial woods yet.