changing spark plugs

[fritzenberg 3]

please excuse my ignorance guys,i am a total novice

as far as car mechanics go but could someone give me a

guide on how to change the plugs?does the battery need to

be disconnected?

cheers!

[Justicevr6 0]

You've been reading the Haynes books to much.

I have today changed my plugs and leads.

You will find it easy to work on if you remove the plasic

covers.

1.Mark the leads 1 to 6 so you know where they come from.

2. when pulling the leads from the plugs use the tool for the job or make sure you pull on the rubber or 9/10 the lead will detach itself from the plug end.

3.Take the old plugs out

4.Put the new plugs in (if you are using a spark plug socket you will find it easy to pull the socket off if you remove the rubber ring inside the socket) easy way so as not to damage plug is ,put the plug in the socket so the rubber just grips the end of the plug not the main bit just the ceramic part lower down and start screwing in the plug, as soon as it grips pull the socket off remove the rubber and tighten.

do all six put leads back on hey presto JOB DONE

[fritzenberg 3]

thanks mate

[FishWick 21]

Get yourself Part number T1009 from the dealer, it's a proper metal plug lead removal tool. Way better than the crappy plastic one.

Don't over tighten the plugs, 25lbt will do it. The leads are all numbered, as is the coilpack/dizzy, so mistakes are impossible if you pay attention to what you're doing.

[BRG 0]

is that definately the right part number? not doubting you but I phoned VW cos I need one, and there was no description against that code. I just wanted to confirm I am ordering the right thing (was

[andy 0]

At that price it sounds more like the crappy plastic one.

[BRG 0]

from other threads part no. for metal one is t10029 ... now only problem is persuading vw dealer that they DO want to sell me one (with an obe wan kanobi type hand wave), they're funny about it for some reason

[andy 0]

They are indeed, they fobbed me off about three times when I bought my crappy plastic one, even with a part number they said it didn't exist, then it was out of production, then they finally admitted that they don't like selling tools to the public. W*nkers in the main.

[uber-tub 0]

yeah, they fobbed me off a few times saying I should try Snap-On for tools. Idiots! I insisted it wasn't an after-market tool and actually a standard VW part but still no joy. Retards!

Then went to Skipton VW and got the part no trouble.

[binliner 0]

you can get the metal tools from GSF as well for about £20

[pinkguitar 0]

Is it really bad news to remove the plug lead without the tool if done carefully? Does it not just clip into place? I've possibly got aftermarket leads...

[badboyV6 4]

no its just a right pain in the ass- because the mnaifold is deep it means if you do it without the tool- you risk pulling the lead away from the boot- try getting 1 magnecor lead!

You can use long nose pliers but even these are awkward- just get the tool- its so much easier! (it works with aftermarket leads too)

[pinkguitar 0]

Thanks for the info - this is a job that is planned soon - it looks like GSF is the place to go. Don't fancy a battle with the VW Dealer. They are bit strange in Devon at the best of times...