Socket size for Audi A4 s reg

Does anyone know what socket size is for the spark plugs cos I cant seem to
find the info anywhere

"stuartcharlton" > 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

If it's like the spark plugs for any other Audi or VW I've ever worked on,
then it's a standard (i.e. not the smaller type found on many French cars)
plug socket. Most socket sets have a special one for the spark plugs. This
is marked "14mm" but it isn't 14mm across the flats. Actual size is
approximately 20mm, but you'd be best advised to get the proper tool - which
has a rubber insert in the deep socket which holds the plug and prevents it
falling out. In may experience whenever the plug falls out of the socket
it's on a car with the under-engine tray in place :-(

Regards

Jonathan

"stuartcharlton" > wrote in message
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 "arse"). You should
be able to get a spark-plug tool at Halfords or similar without any problem.

Regards

Jonathan

Well i shall pop down to Halfords and have a look. Many thanks

"Jonathan Morton" > wrote in
message ...
> "stuartcharlton" > wrote in message
> 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 "arse"). 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 "arse").

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

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.

"Chris Bartram" > wrote in message
.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