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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: reserves on 04 November 2003, 09:32

Title: Best service parts?
Post by: reserves on 04 November 2003, 09:32

Hi

My 8v 1991 Gti is just about to be serviced at 108,000.

My Dad is carrying out the service (he's a mechanic) and I want to know which are the best parts to use.

Which parts/brands would VW use? I'm thinking spark plugs/oil filter/air filter/oil etc. Are the VW parts necessarily the best?

I know that people rate K & N air filters for instance, are these much better, and what spark plugs do people rate?

Thanks in advance.

R

Title: Re:Best service parts?
Post by: golfvr6 on 04 November 2003, 09:37

VW use bosch spark plugs, which are known for good quality. A genuine vw oil filter will also be best. K&N air filters are good as you never have to replace it, only clean it and re-oil it every 60k. In general the best parts are genuine parts from VW. I have tried saving money in the past and it doesn't always pay in the long term. Consumables are very reasonably priced these days at VW, you might be surprised!

Title: Re:Best service parts?
Post by: reserves on 04 November 2003, 14:59

I will certainly check out VW.

Any other places to try? Do German & Swedish sell these genuine parts? (ie the good Bosch plugs etc.)

Also what type of Oil is recommended?

Title: Re:Best service parts?
Post by: Gambit on 04 November 2003, 15:27

get your oil from VAG too

5L Siver Synta is what you need

try Eurocarparts for the plugs, u'll get discount aswell if you goto the link in the dealer discount forum

German, Swedish French aint the best for quality parts

Title: Re:Best service parts?
Post by: golfvr6 on 04 November 2003, 16:32

GSF used to be good a few years back, but these days they are awful. I've heard Euro Car Parts are cool, but i haven't actually tried them.

Title: Re:Best service parts?
Post by: free on 06 November 2003, 11:45

gsf do the plugs your after off the top of my head there cheep 2

Title: Re:Best service parts?
Post by: Gambit on 06 November 2003, 11:50

that fella Stuart from Eurocarparts is spot on, i needed a hall sender for my car, but on the Eurocarparts website it was out of stock, i emailed him & he said he'd do a special order for me

that was monday, he sent me an email today saying the order had arrived and he was dispatching it today, and with a 10% discount!!

Title: Re:Best service parts?
Post by: 90 red 8v on 08 November 2003, 11:22

I have only had eurocarpparts let me down once (new headight switch for my 90 8v, some mupet had fitted one with the incorrrect dash dimmer, so I had no dash lights). Everything either off of the shelf or next day, prices very good as well. :D