Spark plugs on S3, where are they?

[dpeilow]

I've just been having a look for the spark plugs on my S3 (to do a compression test) and I can't find them! There are 4 suspicious looking covers on top of the block, but I can't see any HT leads coming away from them.

Are they down the back under the crossflow or worse still under the manifold? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Dave

 

[dik]

cant say i`ve ever looked at the engine naked but surely they are under the coil packs (those 4 black covers)...

anyone care to help us out.

 

[dpeilow]

Yeah after speaking to a former TT owning friend, that apparently is where they are. Unfortunately 2 are under some sort of cover.

He also said there was a recall on dodgy H type ones - does that ring any bells?

 

[neversaydie]

Have fun getting your Audi cover off!

 

[myrichdad]

NSD, What is that a picture of?

 

[neversaydie]

It’s a 20V 1.8T engine conversion, its just longitude as opposed to transverse...

 

[jojo]

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It’s a 20V 1.8T engine conversion, its just longitude as opposed to transverse...

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Errr... looks more like a 5cyl 20V, it has 5 spark plugs dude! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[neversaydie]

it was my assumption that it was very similar to that off the S3 engine, the car is a Audi 80 or something.

 

[neversaydie]

heres the link - looks like a beast anyhow!

I just googled!

http://www.80tq.com

 

[dpeilow]

Can someone say what that cover is or am I looking at some kind of garage work now?

 

[neversaydie]

but your missing the point...there under the cover......

 

[jojo]

It's an original Quattro engine methinks, 2.3 20V Turbo or there abouts, running 20PSI!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked2.gif

 

[neversaydie]

goes like stink!

 

[dpeilow]

OK. I have taken the plastic engine cover off and on the top of the block there are the 4 coil packs, however there is something obstructing the 2 on the nearside. How easy is that to get at?

 

[neversaydie]

its amazing what google drags up even when the results are wrong,

sorry to mislead you, but that site sure makes an interseting read!

 

[neversaydie]

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It's an original Quattro engine methinks, 2.3 20V Turbo or there abouts, running 20PSI!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked2.gif

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Would appear 30PSi in some notes...

 

[madvw]

looks like a huuuuuuge turbo in there too...

 

[neversaydie]

dont like to change topic of the post in hand, but that is one hell of a car...

Glad I posted that picture /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[AL_B]

Visit this site....

http://www.wak-tt.com/225sparkplugs/225sparkplugs.htm

superb info provided by Wak.

 

[dpeilow]

Cheers for that Al B. I'll give it a go.

 

[auroan]

Nice to see more hi-jacking of threads go on NOT ;-) .... On to the actual topic these may help

http://www.audiforums.com/upfiles/4583/E29B720A0E9D4588B9ABDC63CCBE5919.jpg

http://www.audiforums.com/m_40170/tm.htm

 

[dpeilow]

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Nice to see more hi-jacking of threads go on NOT ;-)

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lol. You noticed.

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.... On to the actual topic these may help

http://www.audiforums.com/upfiles/4583/E29B720A0E9D4588B9ABDC63CCBE5919.jpg

http://www.audiforums.com/m_40170/tm.htm

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Cheers

 

[fasteddie]

OMG i thought changing the plugs on the wifes A class was hard. dont think i'll be trying the S3 after seeing the instructions above. good luck