Socket size for Audi A4 s reg
10-23-2005, 06:25 PM
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Re: Socket size for Audi A4 s reg
"Jonathan Morton" <jonathan@jonathanmortonbutignorethisbit.co.uk> wrote in
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> "stuartcharlton" <cstucharlton@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> > Does anyone know what socket size is for the spark plugs cos I cant seem
> to
> > find the info anywhere
>
> Stuart
>
> Your other post confirms you're in the UK (spelling of "****"). You should
> be able to get a spark-plug tool at Halfords or similar without any
problem.
>
> Regards
>
> Jonathan
>
> Your other post confirms you're in the UK (spelling of "****").
That and "pop down".
One other thing you might want to pick up at Halfords or someplace similar
is anti-seize compound for the plug threads. One assumes that, someday, you
might want to remove them again.
Also observe the tightening torque and you should do just fine.
Ken
10-23-2005, 06:25 PM
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Re: Socket size for Audi A4 s reg
"Jonathan Morton" <jonathan@jonathanmortonbutignorethisbit.co.uk> wrote in
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> "stuartcharlton" <cstucharlton@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> > Does anyone know what socket size is for the spark plugs cos I cant seem
> to
> > find the info anywhere
>
> Stuart
>
> Your other post confirms you're in the UK (spelling of "****"). You should
> be able to get a spark-plug tool at Halfords or similar without any
problem.
>
> Regards
>
> Jonathan
>
> Your other post confirms you're in the UK (spelling of "****").
That and "pop down".
One other thing you might want to pick up at Halfords or someplace similar
is anti-seize compound for the plug threads. One assumes that, someday, you
might want to remove them again.
Also observe the tightening torque and you should do just fine.
Ken
10-23-2005, 06:25 PM
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Re: Socket size for Audi A4 s reg
"Jonathan Morton" <jonathan@jonathanmortonbutignorethisbit.co.uk> wrote in
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> "stuartcharlton" <cstucharlton@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:0e59c79739c7cfa85bc6de638b54e206@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> > Does anyone know what socket size is for the spark plugs cos I cant seem
> to
> > find the info anywhere
>
> Stuart
>
> Your other post confirms you're in the UK (spelling of "****"). You should
> be able to get a spark-plug tool at Halfords or similar without any
problem.
>
> Regards
>
> Jonathan
>
> Your other post confirms you're in the UK (spelling of "****").
That and "pop down".
One other thing you might want to pick up at Halfords or someplace similar
is anti-seize compound for the plug threads. One assumes that, someday, you
might want to remove them again.
Also observe the tightening torque and you should do just fine.
Ken
10-24-2005, 12:30 PM
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Re: Socket size for Audi A4 s reg
Jonathan Morton wrote:
> This
> is marked "14mm" but it isn't 14mm across the flats. Actual size is
> approximately 20mm,
14mm is apparently the size of the thread, rather than across the flats,
for spark plug sockets.
> This
> is marked "14mm" but it isn't 14mm across the flats. Actual size is
> approximately 20mm,
14mm is apparently the size of the thread, rather than across the flats,
for spark plug sockets.
10-24-2005, 12:30 PM
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Re: Socket size for Audi A4 s reg
Jonathan Morton wrote:
> This
> is marked "14mm" but it isn't 14mm across the flats. Actual size is
> approximately 20mm,
14mm is apparently the size of the thread, rather than across the flats,
for spark plug sockets.
> This
> is marked "14mm" but it isn't 14mm across the flats. Actual size is
> approximately 20mm,
14mm is apparently the size of the thread, rather than across the flats,
for spark plug sockets.
10-24-2005, 12:30 PM
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Re: Socket size for Audi A4 s reg
Jonathan Morton wrote:
> This
> is marked "14mm" but it isn't 14mm across the flats. Actual size is
> approximately 20mm,
14mm is apparently the size of the thread, rather than across the flats,
for spark plug sockets.
> This
> is marked "14mm" but it isn't 14mm across the flats. Actual size is
> approximately 20mm,
14mm is apparently the size of the thread, rather than across the flats,
for spark plug sockets.
10-24-2005, 02:23 PM
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Re: Socket size for Audi A4 s reg
"Chris Bartram" <news@delete.me.piglet-net.net> wrote in message
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> Jonathan Morton wrote:
> > This
> > is marked "14mm" but it isn't 14mm across the flats. Actual size is
> > approximately 20mm,
>
> 14mm is apparently the size of the thread, rather than across the flats,
> for spark plug sockets.
That makes sense.
Regards
Jonathan
news:2T87f.136385$G8.83221@text.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> Jonathan Morton wrote:
> > This
> > is marked "14mm" but it isn't 14mm across the flats. Actual size is
> > approximately 20mm,
>
> 14mm is apparently the size of the thread, rather than across the flats,
> for spark plug sockets.
That makes sense.
Regards
Jonathan
10-24-2005, 02:23 PM
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Re: Socket size for Audi A4 s reg
"Chris Bartram" <news@delete.me.piglet-net.net> wrote in message
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> Jonathan Morton wrote:
> > This
> > is marked "14mm" but it isn't 14mm across the flats. Actual size is
> > approximately 20mm,
>
> 14mm is apparently the size of the thread, rather than across the flats,
> for spark plug sockets.
That makes sense.
Regards
Jonathan
news:2T87f.136385$G8.83221@text.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> Jonathan Morton wrote:
> > This
> > is marked "14mm" but it isn't 14mm across the flats. Actual size is
> > approximately 20mm,
>
> 14mm is apparently the size of the thread, rather than across the flats,
> for spark plug sockets.
That makes sense.
Regards
Jonathan
10-24-2005, 02:23 PM
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Re: Socket size for Audi A4 s reg
"Chris Bartram" <news@delete.me.piglet-net.net> wrote in message
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> Jonathan Morton wrote:
> > This
> > is marked "14mm" but it isn't 14mm across the flats. Actual size is
> > approximately 20mm,
>
> 14mm is apparently the size of the thread, rather than across the flats,
> for spark plug sockets.
That makes sense.
Regards
Jonathan
news:2T87f.136385$G8.83221@text.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> Jonathan Morton wrote:
> > This
> > is marked "14mm" but it isn't 14mm across the flats. Actual size is
> > approximately 20mm,
>
> 14mm is apparently the size of the thread, rather than across the flats,
> for spark plug sockets.
That makes sense.
Regards
Jonathan
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