Does anyone know what socket size is for the spark plugs cos I cant seem to find the info anywhere
Socket size for Audi A4 s reg
Oct 23, 2005
6 Replies
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
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
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
14mm is apparently the size of the thread, rather than across the flats, for spark plug sockets.
That makes sense.
Regards
Jonathan
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