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Anything I should be aware of before changing plugs and coil packs?

Old Sep 9, 2006 | 02:06 AM
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Default Anything I should be aware of before changing plugs and coil packs?

Since I've only owned my B6 1.8T for a few months now and haven't really done any maintenance to it, I'm changing plugs and packs.

Is there anything that I need to know before I replace these tomorrow? Any tricks to the installation, or is it just stright forward? I figured it was just as easy as disconnecting that packs wires, removing the packs, taking out the plugs, and putting it all back together.
 
Old Sep 9, 2006 | 02:08 AM
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Default RE: Anything I should be aware of before changing plugs and coil packs?

very easy to do 15 mins.
 
Old Sep 9, 2006 | 02:23 AM
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Default RE: Anything I should be aware of before changing plugs and coil packs?

That's what I though. But, you never know. Always better to ask.
 
Old Sep 9, 2006 | 02:51 AM
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Default RE: Anything I should be aware of before changing plugs and coil packs?

Make sure you let the engine cool down and use an anti-seize compound on the threads of the plugs.
 
Old Sep 9, 2006 | 03:33 AM
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Default RE: Anything I should be aware of before changing plugs and coil packs?

Be carefull not to overthighten. Steel spark plug threads can strip the aluminum head fairly easily. Letting the engine cool will reduce the chance of this happening.
 
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