April

will fit and work. It is a copper based multi-electrode plug designed for cars that tend to foul easily (I don't have the exact specs, but it not quite like the Bosch plugs - besides the platinum). They are around $5 each.

If I recall correctly, the 25HL is the coolest, HL is medium, the 2HL is the warmest, and used in many V6 Alfas (among other cars) for the last 25 years. Anyway, I run 2HL inmy car and swap them out every 25/30K when I do the timing belt.

phred

didn't think twice, apparently it's a well-known issue with the 2.8.

6ULDV8

I'm in Lexington Ky, but I'll withhold the name. I got a feeling there are some here that would accuse me of cruising the forums in order to pedal my wares. Not interested in that, I'm just a little hyper, gotta be doing something every waking minute. Ed

Kris Hansen

But it is nice sometimes having a pro around now and then.

JimR

Kaleco's synthetic blinker fluid is also top-notch stuff.<ul><li><a href="http://www.kalecoauto.com/fluids.htm">MotorClean Internal Engine Cleaner</a></li></ul>

Mr.FRU-T-Pants

Thanks to all for the advice. Will try some of the suggestions. Cheers!

JimR

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/1018/a8_plug_2.jpg"></center><p>BTDT, except it didn't take out the threads, the plug broke first. I guess that's a good thing, thinking about it.

See:

<a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/24844.phtml">I am sooooo screwed. Suggestions welcomed.</a>

Followed by:

<a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/25272.phtml">Success! (broken spark plug repair follow up)</a>

And I got an email, and then a call, for advice on this, from a guy with a 12V A4, in the last few days. In fact, I need to go check on that one, see how he did.

JimR

My son is about to be at UK in the A6 in the Fall, and I want to have your info available. I'm in ATL.