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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: drc12369 on 03 December 2012, 09:11

Title: HT Leads
Post by: drc12369 on 03 December 2012, 09:11

Im looking into a set of new HT Leads.. Thoughts on these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400340219834?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Title: Re: HT Leads
Post by: javalin on 03 December 2012, 11:41

best I've found is the 16v (febi?) set from GSF, or genuine VW ones.

Beware of cheap ebay crap.

James

Title: Re: HT Leads
Post by: Len on 03 December 2012, 12:15

I concur with James!

Over the years I have tried twin-core or silicone HT leads and found no improvement.
I only ever buy standard OEM stuff

Title: Re: HT Leads
Post by: drc12369 on 03 December 2012, 12:18

So better off with the £40 bosch set then?

Title: Re: HT Leads
Post by: Len on 03 December 2012, 12:19

YES!

Title: Re: HT Leads
Post by: Callum_K on 03 December 2012, 13:23

I bought some from GSF for about £20 and they've been fine so far.

Title: Re: HT Leads
Post by: drc12369 on 03 December 2012, 13:36

What brand and how long ago is so far?  :smiley:

Title: Re: HT Leads
Post by: drc12369 on 03 December 2012, 13:56

Yeah just had a look, now the question is standard gsf part leads for £25 or a set of bosch for £40? Is there any advantage?

Title: Re: HT Leads
Post by: Callum_K on 03 December 2012, 15:35

I bought the cheaper of the two sets on GSF, http://www.gsfcarparts.com/926vg0180
Had them a couple of months and all been fine.

Title: Re: HT Leads
Post by: drc12369 on 04 December 2012, 05:45

I bought the standard ht leads off eurocarparts using midmonth31 code, whilst i was there i also bought dissy cap air filter and pollen filter £30 all in f'kin bargain  :laugh:

Title: Re: HT Leads
Post by: Callum_K on 04 December 2012, 08:57

Just make sure the distributor cap looks the same as the one already on there...I bought one from ECP and it didn't fit very well on top of my distributor, and moved about a bit. But being a bit of a newbie to cars I thought it didn't matter, however was the cause of many running problems. As far as I can tell there are 2 types of cap used on the Mk3. I bought the other one and it located firmly in place.

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c108/calistheman/T2eC16Fy8E9s2fjFN3BQCz9EW-Q60_12.jpg)

or

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c108/calistheman/KGrHqFrcErmghkkpBQC017vQ60_12.jpg)

Title: Re: HT Leads
Post by: drc12369 on 04 December 2012, 11:07

Well im a newbie to golfs too, but putting my reg in to ecp search engine only offered me one option, the top one in your pic and im almost certain its the same shape as i have. I had a butchers at it sunday when i changed the plugs. If its not tho ill berefund hunting. Cheers for your advice tho, most appreciated. And pics an awesome touch. Any idea where the cabin filter is to change? Lol pic would be great  :laugh:

Title: Re: HT Leads
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 04 December 2012, 15:19

The cabin /pollen filter is hidden beneath the scuttle tray in front of the windscreen.  Prepare to curse at the poxy plastic fixings.

Title: Re: HT Leads
Post by: drc12369 on 04 December 2012, 16:31

Passenger side? Scuttle?

Title: Re: HT Leads
Post by: dixie180 on 04 December 2012, 20:27

Yep scuttle sits against the bottom of windscreen is in 2 pieces and access when the bonnet is up.Should have about for plastic pins that fix it in place. http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m8yTbTGU-MuSZ5QRcIdNZZQ.jpg .They are about the size of 10p piece and black.Looks like this .

Rob

Title: Re: HT Leads
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 04 December 2012, 20:57

Quote from: drc12369 on 04 December 2012, 16:31

Passenger side? Scuttle?

Yes.