I think I bought these Bosch plugs in August when I bought the bug. Today I got around to replacing them, I mean if the tires were 20 years old, how old can these be? Some info before we proceed(and so I can find it for next time):
| Spark Plugs | Bosch WR8AC |
| Gap | .028 |
| Torque | 15-20 ft/lbs(Muir) |
| Plug Wrench | Hazet 2505-2 |
How did I come to those numbers? The Muir book and Bentley book differ with gap and torque. I went with the Muir for both. 15 felt like plenty of torque to me.
So I may have bought both the Snap-On and Hazet spark plug sockets. I used both based on how much room I needed. I did only use the torque wrench with the Snap-On, I think the Hazet would flex, maybe I am overthinking it.
I do like this little handle for spinning 3/8” sockets.
When installing I only used the Hazet, the shape is great for hand tightening. So is the reach.
The driver side plugs were dry, the threads on the passenger side had some fuel on them. Time to look at the carb and maybe the coil.
