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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: t0pgunner on 15 May 2011, 13:43

Title: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: t0pgunner on 15 May 2011, 13:43: hi guys

i am just wondering what are the best spark plugs to buy for my gti and would i also need to get new HT leads aswell??

im new to the whole GTI scene as im only 18 and dont really know alot about the GTI's but keen to know more :tongue:

t0pgunner
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: Screech16v on 15 May 2011, 13:56: Hi mate go for bosch platinum plugs and ht leads should feel soft and supple otherwise change them,but dont buy el cheapo or youll be buying another set really soon :smiley:
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: t0pgunner on 15 May 2011, 13:58: ohh thanks for the advice do u know what part number the bosch platinum plugs are? just wanna try and get some ordered soonish
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: Screech16v on 15 May 2011, 16:36: Yes mate,part number F5DPOR,go to euro car parts and put your reg in ,hope this helps :smiley:
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: t0pgunner on 15 May 2011, 18:36: thanks alot screech help me out :smiley:
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: Screech16v on 15 May 2011, 18:58: No problem geezer, your only 18 ?,dred to think what your insurance is like on the valver :shocked:
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: t0pgunner on 16 May 2011, 10:57: tell me about it the insurance is silly money but i wouldnt have it any other way i love the 16v :laugh:
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: mani12354 on 16 May 2011, 15:29: old school golden lodge :) :grin:
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: t0pgunner on 16 May 2011, 15:48: what do u mean mani? sorry new to the VW golf lingo shiz :)
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: tweed on 16 May 2011, 15:55: How much then dude? come on we all want to know :smiley:
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: mani12354 on 16 May 2011, 16:03: i fink it nearly 8 - 10 per plug :shocked: and they have to be imported :shocked:
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: t0pgunner on 16 May 2011, 16:05: imported :O ooohh nooo i found these earlier trolling my way thro ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BOSCH-Platinum-Spark-Plugs-VW-SEAT-2-0-16v-ABF-92-99-/400090254585?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d273cccf9 wont these bad boys do the trick :)
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: Khare on 16 May 2011, 19:07: I've always used NGK. Awesome brand, cheap plugs (about £10 for a set of 4 from ebay). Part number is BKUR6ET-10.
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: t0pgunner on 16 May 2011, 21:52: u thrown another one in the mix haha whats better then spend the extra on Bosch or get the NGK need a optinion on performance of both :undecided: :smiley:
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: Khare on 16 May 2011, 22:00: A spark is a spark. There is no performance to be gained from spark plugs unless you spend £80+ on them special ones that give off a massive spark.

NGK's are great quality, great value for money and they've never let me down. They have 3 electrodes so for those who think 3 is better than 1, then it pleases them too :smiley:
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: Khare on 16 May 2011, 22:02: Tenner (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NGK-Multi-Electrode-Spark-Plugs-201-BKUR6ET-10-4-/280674876408?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item415986bbf8#ht_500wt_1156)

:smiley:
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: Screech16v on 16 May 2011, 22:04: I found with the bosch i got better mpg, had ngk before, they are not a bad plug just had slight improvement with the bosch, cleaner burn and less sooty :smiley:
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: t0pgunner on 16 May 2011, 22:07: i like the sounds of a tenner money is a problem atm haha but better MPG will proberly save me in the long run not sure now :undecided:
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: leegt5 on 16 May 2011, 22:09: I'd go for the NGK.. Never had any problems with them !!
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: Khare on 16 May 2011, 22:13: Quote from: t0pgunner on 16 May 2011, 22:07
i like the sounds of a tenner money is a problem atm haha but better MPG will proberly save me in the long run not sure now :undecided:

You'll probably notice 0.1mpg improvement if that, and that';; be from having new plugs rather than fancy bosch ones. Unless the old plugs are completely shot and have lost most efficiency then you won't really see any improvement. Don't pay for the brand, pay for what it does :smiley:
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: trog_nfs on 16 May 2011, 22:16: Always stuck with NGK ones myself. Just paying for the name with Bosch.
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: t0pgunner on 16 May 2011, 22:20: ok guys looks like ill take the NGK plugs then if its only a minimal amount of MPG increase might aswell save the money thanks for all your help guys i just gonna fit the little buggars now :)
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: Screech16v on 16 May 2011, 22:20: Sounds like you should get ngk mate save your money for your insurance :laugh:
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: t0pgunner on 16 May 2011, 22:24: i need to save the money for the insurance ahah at £1700 third party its not cheap :cry:
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: Screech16v on 16 May 2011, 22:34: Daaaaanm thats some valver love :laugh:
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: t0pgunner on 16 May 2011, 22:36: hardcore 16v love going on i need a mortgage on my baby still love it :) how much u paying? how old are you
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 16 May 2011, 22:39: £440 fully comp. :wink:
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: t0pgunner on 16 May 2011, 22:41: £440 * jaw drops* not being rude how old are you then?
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: Screech16v on 16 May 2011, 22:42: 600 fully comp,im older than you t0pgunner ,due for renewal next month hope to get it cheaper
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: t0pgunner on 16 May 2011, 22:44: so sh!te i have to pay so much on a car thats 15 years old its not even worth that much even if i crash it i dont understand insurance
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: Screech16v on 16 May 2011, 22:47: Quote from: t0pgunner on 16 May 2011, 22:44
so sh!te i have to pay so much on a car thats 15 years old its not even worth that much even if i crash it i dont understand insurance

Agree It should be pay as you crash :laugh:
Title: Re: VW golf MK3 16v Spark plugs
Post by: t0pgunner on 16 May 2011, 22:48: yea i mean i do drive it abit careless at times but its just a fun car to drive so smooth i just love it :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: