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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: billabong on 13 February 2012, 22:09

Title: Mk3 GTI 8v spark plugs
Post by: billabong on 13 February 2012, 22:09
Hi Guys,
Its time for a service. One thing on my list is spark plugs...I looked on GSF Car Parts but they all seem to have different electrode gap? Even when I put in my VRM? :S

What can you suggest?
These NGKs? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-Mk3-91-98-2-0-NGK-SPARK-PLUGS-x4-/350499998319?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item519b6d8a6f#ht_2098wt_1187

Ta!

Will
Title: Re: Mk3 GTI 8v spark plugs
Post by: tweed on 13 February 2012, 23:03
I would get the Bosch super 4 spark plugs  :wink:
Title: Re: Mk3 GTI 8v spark plugs
Post by: Khare on 13 February 2012, 23:03
I always use NGK plugs. 4 electrodes and cheaper than Bosch.
Title: Re: Mk3 GTI 8v spark plugs
Post by: Seanl on 14 February 2012, 11:35
NGK BUR6ET are the recommended ones.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk3 GTI 8v spark plugs
Post by: tweed on 14 February 2012, 18:06
Back in the 90's things have moved on since then  :wink:
Title: Re: Mk3 GTI 8v spark plugs
Post by: mad4vws on 14 February 2012, 18:27
ngk's ,bosch or beru or even denso all good makes . :wink: :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk3 GTI 8v spark plugs
Post by: Wayne on 14 February 2012, 20:09
NGK's will be fine. :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk3 GTI 8v spark plugs
Post by: Seanl on 14 February 2012, 21:03
Quote from: tweed on 14 February 2012, 18:06
Back in the 90's things have moved on since then  :wink:

 :tongue:
Title: Re: Mk3 GTI 8v spark plugs
Post by: todd on 15 February 2012, 18:52
Golfs run sh!te on Bosch plugs NGK are the way forward
Title: Re: Mk3 GTI 8v spark plugs
Post by: tweed on 15 February 2012, 19:01
Quote from: todd on 15 February 2012, 18:52
Golfs run sh!te on Bosch plugs NGK are the way forward

 :grin: :grin: :grin:



Title: Re: Mk3 GTI 8v spark plugs
Post by: sharki786 on 15 February 2012, 19:45
super 4 are bullsh1t on the 8v gti (used them before and didnt make f-all diffrence compared to the 3pin)
Title: Re: Mk3 GTI 8v spark plugs
Post by: Rmachines on 15 February 2012, 20:20
The spark plugs for the AGG/AKR/2E are...

NGK     BUR6ET           - 0.8mm gap
NGK     14GH-7DTUR    - 0.8mm gap
Bosch  W7LTCR          - 1.0mm gap

Should be 3 electrodes, They do make special ones now, which are upgrades, but the 3 electrode is the best due to the swirl of the air fuel mixture, they just seem to react better.

NGK For the win - i always have trouble with bosch.
Title: Re: Mk3 GTI 8v spark plugs
Post by: willz94 on 15 February 2012, 21:10
NGK's do the job! :)
Title: Re: Mk3 GTI 8v spark plugs
Post by: Seanl on 15 February 2012, 21:18
Quote from: Rmachines on 15 February 2012, 20:20
The spark plugs for the AGG/AKR/2E are...

NGK     BUR6ET           - 0.8mm gap
NGK     14GH-7DTUR    - 0.8mm gap
Bosch  W7LTCR          - 1.0mm gap

Should be 3 electrodes, They do make special ones now, which are upgrades, but the 3 electrode is the best due to the swirl of the air fuel mixture, they just seem to react better.

NGK For the win - i always have trouble with bosch.


Therefore Mr Tweed,  :smug: :wink:
Title: Re: Mk3 GTI 8v spark plugs
Post by: todd on 22 February 2012, 18:22
Quote from: Rmachines on 15 February 2012, 20:20
The spark plugs for the AGG/AKR/2E are...

NGK     BUR6ET           - 0.8mm gap
NGK     14GH-7DTUR    - 0.8mm gap
Bosch  W7LTCR          - 1.0mm gap

Should be 3 electrodes, They do make special ones now, which are upgrades, but the 3 electrode is the best due to the swirl of the air fuel mixture, they just seem to react better.

NGK For the win - i always have trouble with bosch.
+1 they run rough on Bosch
Title: Re: Mk3 GTI 8v spark plugs
Post by: boneybradley on 23 February 2012, 12:19
the t in an ngk number means triple electrode and triple's are vw's standard spec (I'm a geek with NGK stuff, I knew the national sales manager guy during my motor trade years  :nerd:)

and bosch quality varies (they have a plug factory in brasil and the quality is shocking!)