I hope this is not the dumbest post of all time. I had some dealer maintenance done on my 1995 960, including new spark plugs. Afterwards, I always look things over to make sure the work was done. When I went to check the spark plugs, I realized I could not find them! I can't even find the ignition wires!

I see there's a cover on the top center of the engine, removeable by torx screws. Are they under there?

So ... any ideas regarding an easy way to confirm new spark plugs were installed?

Thanks (and please don't laugh. I actually do change my own oil and filter!)

Steve.

Thanks for your replies. I'd not seen a set-up like that before.
Steve.

I'll add some to what Rafael wrote:

Get a set of Torx drivers from a tool store. If you remove the black plastic cover, remove each coil pack in turn and the spark plug will be inside the hole. Remove the plug, if you want, with a spark plug wrench and an extenstion. When you put it back in, use your FINGERS on the extension. You do not want to cross thread the spark plug. Then tighten with a ratchet.
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Warren Bain - '86 744Ti M46 >285Kmi, '96 965 >99Kmi Wifemobile near Manassas Va.. I get e-mail replies to my postings.

Hello Steve:

Wellcome to Brickboard! Yes, the ignition wires, coil packs and sparkplugs are under that cover held by torx screws. Remove the cover and one coil pack at a time (!), and under each coil pack you will find one sparkplug. You will need an extension between your ratchet and 5/8 inch socket to reach the sparkplug. BE CAREFUL YOU DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING AT ALL NEARBY THAT COULD POSSIBLY UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FALL DOWN THE SPARKPLUG HOLE INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. I suggest you start hanging around Brickboard finding out about preventive maintenance that can (should) be done on your car.