jaysVR6 2 Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Does anyone know if there is a tool to put your leads in properly? I know there is one to put in your plugs but its a chuffin nightmare even getting the leads on properly as I found out today after removing and painting the 3 plastic bits on my rocker cover.Worst design on the VR if you ask me, very inaccessible. Link to post Share on other sites
stu h 0 Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 isn't it the one that shoudl be attached to the bonnett stay? black plastic jobbie?might be wrong Link to post Share on other sites
badboyV6 4 Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Yeah it is- but they are shite!!! VR6Rich has got a metal lead removal tool - its brilliant- took no time at all to change my leads over..... Link to post Share on other sites
fabio_vr6 0 Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 i think the plastic one is wicked! dont understand why people hate it so much, you guys prob dont know how to use it! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 The problem with the plastic one is over time they go weak and mishapen, thus it being shite when atempting to use it... Link to post Share on other sites
SankysVR6 1 Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Jay i've got the proper VW tool to fit the leads. Give me shout if you want to borow it. Link to post Share on other sites
acf8181 0 Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 i use the black plastic one as well...bit weird to get used to at first, but better than removing your upper inlet manifold everytime you wanna remove them like i used to (trust me, if you tug them you will trash the leads) Link to post Share on other sites
jcorallo 0 Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 The plastic ones are OK if you are working on a stone cold engine - but unless you can wait the couple of hours after you switch the engine off, you'll ruin the tool very quickly...No such probs with a metal one.Jules Link to post Share on other sites
VRmonster 1 Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 whats peoples feelings on a group buy for these, dont know if hazet or snap on would be interested, or even one of their resellers. might have a snoop round this week. Link to post Share on other sites
andy 0 Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 I used to think the plastic one was ok, that was the first time I used it. The second time one of the lugs broke off. The third time the other lug broke off....shite imo! Its still ok for pushing the leads on but not taking them off. My dad made me a removal tool in about 10mins from a piece of 22mm copper pipe...cost ....pence :-) Link to post Share on other sites
Slim 0 Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 You can get the metal tool from http://www.wires4cars.com in the US, but they're more than happy to send to the UK and pay via PayPal. Their custom HT leads are shít hot too. Link to post Share on other sites
MSV83 0 Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 u can also get them from vw i got 1 4 bout £23 nice metal 1 wid a blue handle Link to post Share on other sites
jaysVR6 2 Posted April 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 I dont have a bonnet stay and I've never seen the tool anyway, so it can't have been on there at all. I bet German & Sweedish do one.I'm surprised its not missing like a bitch as i've only pushed them on!!Sanky, thanks for the offer dude, I'm gonna try and get my hands on one. Link to post Share on other sites
six appeal 53 Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 Jay if your going on Sunday to the show I'll bring my metal one up with me, your more than welcome to use it up there! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Rich 3 Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 Look at my thread here:http://www.vr6oc.com/forum_viewtopic.php?10.29616Was going to start a group buy as I enquired about it but not many people seemed that interested. Link to post Share on other sites
silverline 0 Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 i bought a metal 1 just the other day made by sealy i think. £17!! its a must have for any DIY servicing VR6 owner! Link to post Share on other sites
derbyp 0 Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 just found metal ones on ebay, search for "vw ht removal tool", 17 quid plus four or so quid p&p. only just ordered mine so I can't tell you what it's like. Link to post Share on other sites
parptoot 0 Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 just bought one today from G.S.F. £20.00,metal, looks ok but yet to be put into use. Link to post Share on other sites
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