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  1. 11-23-2016 07:16 AM #1
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    I just blew coils 1 and 4 after replacing both less than 3 months the ago(and the car has been sitting for the last 3 weeks). Wondering if I should be looking at anything other than the wiring? Spark plug torque maybe? I have a couple of broken connectors but they are all secure.
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  2. 11-24-2016 05:19 PM #2
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    Any oil in there when you have the coils pulled?
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    A little on those 2 coil packs, 2 and 3 are dry. I swapped the VCG in Aug.
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    Did you change the spark plug seal in the middle? Either way, it needs done again if oil is getting in there.
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    Yea, I had swapped that as well. Guess I'll order another set today.
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    Quote Originally Posted by my1stturbo View Post
    Yea, I had swapped that as well. Guess I'll order another set today.
    Did you torque the VC down to spec of 10nm? I found that when I was tightening it by feel and then decided to torque to spec to see how close I was, I wasn't tightening the nuts nearly enough.
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    Yep, torqued it when installing. I've forgotten to do that in the past so made sure to do it this time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by my1stturbo View Post
    Yep, torqued it when installing. I've forgotten to do that in the past so made sure to do it this time.

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    I guess your valve cover might be warped?
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    Quote Originally Posted by rocket1420 View Post
    I guess your valve cover might be warped?
    Hmm. I hadn't thought of that but that's something to consider.
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    When was the last time spark plugs were changed??What plugs are you using???
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    Plugs should be NGK platinum and we're changed about 15k ago. I have another set to swap in, just haven't had a chance. Car was running great until I parked it. Came back a couple of weeks later and had the misfires and oil in plug wells.
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    Loosening and RE-torquing the valve cover worth trying? Is there a correct order to torque? I did what I considered a star but not sure if there is a definite order.
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    Quote Originally Posted by my1stturbo View Post
    Loosening and RE-torquing the valve cover worth trying? Is there a correct order to torque? I did what I considered a star but not sure if there is a definite order.
    There is a correct order. It's inside to outside. I'm on my phone or I'd look it up. Torque spec is more important. 10 Nm.
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