Mangled coil pack boots, should I be surprised
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Mangled coil pack boots, should I be surprised
My '06 A8 has only been serviced at an Audi dealership, yet I find the coil packs in such bad shape.
It looks like the tech just jammed them down into the heads. 4 out of 8 where like this.
It looks like the tech just jammed them down into the heads. 4 out of 8 where like this.
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Sure there is, put them in straight, press firm. If you don't line them up properly, the boot gets rolled up and you have to press twice as hard.
Admittedly, this is my first plug change, but it doesn't seem that hard to get these in straight—I would think a $100+ hour Audi tech could get it right.
Just a little shocked to see them in this kind of shape, that's all
Admittedly, this is my first plug change, but it doesn't seem that hard to get these in straight—I would think a $100+ hour Audi tech could get it right.
Just a little shocked to see them in this kind of shape, that's all
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Sure there is, put them in straight, press firm. If you don't line them up properly, the boot gets rolled up and you have to press twice as hard.
Admittedly, this is my first plug change, but it doesn't seem that hard to get these in straight—I would think a $100+ hour Audi tech could get it right.
Just a little shocked to see them in this kind of shape, that's all
Admittedly, this is my first plug change, but it doesn't seem that hard to get these in straight—I would think a $100+ hour Audi tech could get it right.
Just a little shocked to see them in this kind of shape, that's all
I would agree if you tell me to apply some silicone spray at the boot and then slide them in.
I see torn boots even at first plug change, this coming from the factory.
but hardly 4 out of 8 though.
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The hard ignition wire is a bit of a pain to work around, there is very little play. Other than that, just gently pull the coil packs out, and make sure you slip them back in straight. If you get it right, you'll hear an obvious "pop" as you make contact with the plug tips.
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FYI, I changed my plugs yesterday, and two of my coils had rubber similar to the picture you show. This was the first spark plug change on this car (48K) and there has been no oil leak. I think the rubber must warp some over time, or it just gets pinched a little when placed in. A noted difference on my car (even in idle) with new plugs versus 6 year old plugs w 48k. Thanks for the advice, this was well saved money!
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