Odd problem, simple solution

[tlc356]

So who installed the pac that became loose? LOL-don't answer. Tom

[JayG]

Originally Posted by tlc356

So who installed the pac that became loose? LOL-don't answer. Tom

some German named Hans

Factory install

[thstone]

Originally Posted by JayG

some German named Hans

Factory install

Jay, I think that Tom is asking who most recently replaced the spark plugs. That would have probably been the last time that the coil pack bolts were removed and re-installed. Whoever did the work might have forgot to torque them.

Glad that it was an easy fix.

[JayG]

Originally Posted by thstone

Jay, I think that Tom is asking who most recently replaced the spark plugs. That would have probably been the last time that the coil pack bolts were removed and re-installed. Whoever did the work might have forgot to torque them.

Glad that it was an easy fix.

haha I was being a little funny with my Hans comment.

In thinking about it, I had the plugs replaced almost 4 years ago, shortly after I bought the car. It was before I really started to wrench the car myself and the guy who did the plug replacement is an Uber-Mechanic for Porsche cars. He is the type that can rebuild your motor without looking in the book for clearances and torque settings.

I guess a couple of years of tracking and AX loosened them up. I going to check them all this weekend to double check tightness

[thstone]

Originally Posted by JayG

I guess a couple of years of tracking and AX loosened them up. I going to check them all this weekend to double check tightness

You might want to consider doing a full "nut and bolt" check on the entire car where just about every nut/bolt is checked for proper torque. I have my local race shop do it once a year and it costs 2-3 hours of labor. Its cheap insurance.