i just bought some ngk platinums for my 12v and the lady at the counter said th plugs should be pre gapped for .040...... is this correct for the 2.8? or does it need to be different? thanks

 

The 30v and 1.8T both use a .032" gap but it seems like the 12v was around .040" if I remember right. I called ECS and they told me what it should be - I'm sure they'll tell you. My Haynes said it was .063" which is so wide the car won't even start. Call ECS - they'll tell you, and post up for others to find later on.

 

sounds good... thanks devil

 

the guy didnt know lol... i called audi and they didnt know... the thing i dont get is why is the 30v smaller gap? is it cuz its a dohc? im gonna just go with the .040

 

I would personally run it between .032-.040, as underpowered as the 2.8L engine is, it still has higher compression than the average engine.

 

I set mine to .030" and it runs fine.

 

how bout i just hit the split... ill go .036 then lol

 

That should be fine.

 

yea i went just a tad over .035 but still under .040....... anyways in cylinder 1 there was a noticeable amount of oil on the plug i pulled and dirt... all the rest were fine... anyone know why? i can find out tomorrow in class from my shop teacher but id rather find out now haha

 

If it was on the boot end of the plug, it's likely a leak in the valve cover gasket, dripping down onto the plug area. Clean up the engine over the plug with degreaser and check over the next few days to see if there are signs of a fresh leak. I seriously doubt it'd be anything inside as any oil leaking into the cylinder past the rings would just burn away.