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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Leebob on 18 February 2011, 21:47

Title: How to change mk3 2.0l 8v Spark Plugs?
Post by: Leebob on 18 February 2011, 21:47

Can anyone tell me the best method of doing this please as ive never changed plugs before.Obviously il be needing a spark plug socket but will it matter how i remove and refit the new ones.torque values needed?Thanx Lee :embarassed:

Title: Re: How to change mk3 2.0l 8v Spark Plugs?
Post by: neil1780 on 18 February 2011, 21:57

pull plug lead off and undo plug with a socket then thread new plg in hand tight then a further quarter turn with the ratchet should be tight enough, then plug lead back in. Ive never used torque settings for plugs but someone might know on here. do 1 at a time though so you dont get the leads mixed up.

Title: Re: How to change mk3 2.0l 8v Spark Plugs?
Post by: Leebob on 18 February 2011, 22:01

cheers m8 :smiley:

Title: Re: How to change mk3 2.0l 8v Spark Plugs?
Post by: Seanl on 19 February 2011, 08:02

Torque settings are 30nm or 22 lb ft in other money

Title: Re: How to change mk3 2.0l 8v Spark Plugs?
Post by: Wayne on 19 February 2011, 09:25

Quote from: Seanl on 19 February 2011, 08:02

Torque settings are 30nm or 22 lb ft in other money

I just nip them up, using a torque wrench seems like overkill to me.  :smiley:

Title: Re: How to change mk3 2.0l 8v Spark Plugs?
Post by: tomScotland mk3GTI on 22 February 2011, 22:57

dont forget the copperslip!