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Title: Spark Plugs... which ones?
Post by: christomk3gti on 12 June 2009, 22:06

Hey guys, what are the best spark plugs to get that are not too expensive? mk3 8v gti... and what size Socket do i need to remove them?

Thanks

Title: Re: Spark Plugs... which ones?
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 12 June 2009, 22:22

BOSCH Platinum Spark Plugs are good and not ridiculously priced. You'll need a deep spark plug specific socket, it's 16mm iirc?

Title: Re: Spark Plugs... which ones?
Post by: christomk3gti on 12 June 2009, 22:27

Halfords will do the socket right?

where the best place to buy them sparks from? ebay? halfords? Tesco?  :grin:

cheers m8

Title: Re: Spark Plugs... which ones?
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 12 June 2009, 22:44

Yeah i bought my various plug socket sizes from Halfords years ago, before i even knew about tinterweb shopping etc. Their tools are actually pretty good and i've only broke a few items out of many and that was down to me giving them abuse lol
Screwfix and machinemart are both good as well, screwfix been cheaper of the three.
But if you're in no desperate rush id opt for Ebay, ive had some real tool bargains on there.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Spark Plugs... which ones?
Post by: Grim_Reaper on 12 June 2009, 22:47

just go to motor factors and use what ever plugs they give....if your opting to go to tesco's then im sure your not overly fussed lol

Title: Re: Spark Plugs... which ones?
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 12 June 2009, 22:51

Lidl own brand spark plugs ftw :laugh:

Title: Re: Spark Plugs... which ones?
Post by: christomk3gti on 12 June 2009, 23:18

 :grin:  :grin:

Cheers guys... I am in need of some goood tools like..

Title: Re: Spark Plugs... which ones?
Post by: Grim_Reaper on 12 June 2009, 23:22

Quote from: thai-wronghorse on 12 June 2009, 22:51

Lidl own brand spark plugs ftw :laugh:

that would be so funny if they done spark plugs lmao...would be so much phail, can imagine a thread on some noob fitting them coz they cost him 26 pence each and now his car wont start and one plug has managed to squeeze itself into the cylinder head lmao

Quote from: christomk3gti on 12 June 2009, 23:18

:grin:  :grin:

Cheers guys... I am in need of some goood tools like..

halfords 150 peice tool kit, 100 quid...comes with pretty much all you will ever need unless your a heavy using mechanic

Title: Re: Spark Plugs... which ones?
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 12 June 2009, 23:23

Quote from: Grim_Reaper on 12 June 2009, 23:22

Quote from: thai-wronghorse on 12 June 2009, 22:51

Lidl own brand spark plugs ftw :laugh:

that would be so funny if they done spark plugs lmao...would be so much phail, can imagine a thread on some noob fitting them coz they cost him 26 pence each and now his car wont start and one plug has managed to squeeze itself into the cylinder head lmao

Quote from: christomk3gti on 12 June 2009, 23:18

:grin:  :grin:

Cheers guys... I am in need of some goood tools like..

halfords 150 peice tool kit, 100 quid...comes with pretty much all you will ever need unless your a heavy using mechanic

BEST THING EVER! HAHAHAHA  :grin:

Title: Re: Spark Plugs... which ones?
Post by: Grim_Reaper on 12 June 2009, 23:38

Quote from: thai-wronghorse on 12 June 2009, 23:23

Quote from: Grim_Reaper on 12 June 2009, 23:22

Quote from: thai-wronghorse on 12 June 2009, 22:51

Lidl own brand spark plugs ftw :laugh:

that would be so funny if they done spark plugs lmao...would be so much phail, can imagine a thread on some noob fitting them coz they cost him 26 pence each and now his car wont start and one plug has managed to squeeze itself into the cylinder head lmao

Quote from: christomk3gti on 12 June 2009, 23:18

:grin:  :grin:

Cheers guys... I am in need of some goood tools like..

halfords 150 peice tool kit, 100 quid...comes with pretty much all you will ever need unless your a heavy using mechanic

BEST THING EVER! HAHAHAHA  :grin:

it can happen ya know :huh: ninjar spark plug  :shocked:

Title: Re: Spark Plugs... which ones?
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 12 June 2009, 23:42

Quote from: christomk3gti on 12 June 2009, 22:06

Hey guys, what are the best spark plugs to get that are not too expensive?

Errm well it all depends on what way you like yours to screw in i suppose??   :undecided:

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Title: Re: Spark Plugs... which ones?
Post by: Grim_Reaper on 12 June 2009, 23:46

Quote from: thai-wronghorse on 12 June 2009, 23:42

Quote from: christomk3gti on 12 June 2009, 22:06

Hey guys, what are the best spark plugs to get that are not too expensive?

Errm well it all depends on what way you like yours to screw in i suppose??   :undecided:

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Title: Re: Spark Plugs... which ones?
Post by: christomk3gti on 12 June 2009, 23:59

I personally dont... but everyone else to their own  :grin:

Title: Re: Spark Plugs... which ones?
Post by: Grim_Reaper on 13 June 2009, 00:01

Quote from: christomk3gti on 12 June 2009, 23:59

I personally dont... but everyone else to their own  :grin:

lol...seriously though, pop in to GSF, they will give you the right plugs, should be between 1.50-2 quid each :) or even NGK ones are ok (i use them in the vauxes but not sue if VW's like them much)

Title: Re: Spark Plugs... which ones?
Post by: christomk3gti on 13 June 2009, 00:04

lol what on earth is GSF ?  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Spark Plugs... which ones?
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 13 June 2009, 00:05

Yeah man, GSF, Euro Car parts or pretty much any other motor factor should be able to point you in the right direction. Spark plugs in  general have come a long way in terms of reliability and performance these days.

Title: Re: Spark Plugs... which ones?
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 13 June 2009, 00:06

http://www.gsfcarparts.com/

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/Car-Parts

Title: Re: Spark Plugs... which ones?
Post by: Grim_Reaper on 13 June 2009, 00:07

Quote from: christomk3gti on 13 June 2009, 00:04

lol what on earth is GSF ?  :rolleyes:

its a motor factor, acronym (SP?) for german french swedish
website below
http://www.gsfcarparts.com/

dont go to euro car parts please...the are idiots :doh: they will most likely give you the wrong part and you will have to make a few trips to get it right

Title: Re: Spark Plugs... which ones?
Post by: christomk3gti on 13 June 2009, 00:13

cheers...

Gunna get sum botch or NGK ones....

bout 3quid each..