Woodyman84 3 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Was just thinking as i gotta change the fuel filter this weekend, ill probably end up getting a rocker gasket and taking the inlet off.Does this make it easier to have a check over the spark plugs. ive got the tool for it but must admit im always a bit scared of taking sparks etc out, i cross threaded one years back because it was awkward to get to :SMight do an oil and filter change as well, but anything else worth going over while i have inlet off etc? Link to post Share on other sites
Daverse 175 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 i find it easier to take the plugs out without the inlet, especially on the back row. Just take your time finding the thread, and maybe put a thread chaser down the hole to get rid of all the crap. just check the head while the rockers off, look for anything to be worried about. Could do your tensioner bearing as well? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Yeah take your time mate, ive done it a load of times over the years, never had a problem Link to post Share on other sites
Woodyman84 3 Posted May 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Tensioner was one other thought as the chains sound pretty healthy at the moment and any "preventative" measures i can do help keep my paranoia at bay i should probably get some prices on all this first an work out what i can afford to to do as well Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 check out the video room, its got some good how-to videos that might give you some more confidence to do more yourself, the VR6 engine is lovely to work on. Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 If you don't have a metal lead removal tool get one, the plastic one is a POS, its sometimes a bit of a fiddle with the metal one, always impossible with plastic. I got gen VW fuel filter and rocker cover gasket for about £12 and £15 from TPS. You need to get the right one as early ones have studs and later ones have captured bolts in the cover. If you're later have a look at the bolts you can see and see if they are corroded and nasty looking as its the perfect chance to replace them with stainless versions while the inlet is off. Plugs if replacing get NGK BKR5E from mr solutions gapped to 0.7mm, I had some in for 2 years and from the tip wear it looks like they would have lasted another 1 or 2. Link to post Share on other sites
Woodyman84 3 Posted May 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Cheers for the info, B&B componants my local vag supplier quoted me £6+vat for fuel filter so i hope thats a genuine one ill have to askill have a look over the rocker gasket but im guessing being 96 ob2 it might be the later oneAlso ill prob just take some pics of the sparks an post them on here to see what people think Link to post Share on other sites
Therusterman 59 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Regarding changing the spark plugs over, just take your time starting the plug in the thread, they should go back in nice and smoothly. Have you got a spark plug socket to help put them back in? Link to post Share on other sites
Woodyman84 3 Posted May 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 yeh i got the VW metal removal tool and i got a full socket set which im sure includes a spark plug socket.ill try to take my time, this is trouble with it being my daily. im always working to a timescale Link to post Share on other sites
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