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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Gambit on 26 November 2003, 16:00

Title: Spark Plug removal on a 16v
Post by: Gambit on 26 November 2003, 16:00

one thing i have had to do so far is change the plugs

how the f**k do u get them out, they are that far recessed down into the head!!

Title: Re:Spark Plug removal on a 16v
Post by: Blue MK2 on 26 November 2003, 16:18

Have you got the spark plug socket. It has a rubber inner surrond that catches the spark so you can pull it out.

Put a rubber grommet in the socket and the spark should hold into the socket and come out.

Title: Re:Spark Plug removal on a 16v
Post by: Gambit on 26 November 2003, 16:46

no, ive no plug spanner as yet

what specifically should i be lookin for?

Title: Re:Spark Plug removal on a 16v
Post by: golfvr6 on 26 November 2003, 16:57

All you need is rachet, spark plug socket and a extension bar. Just make sure that you thread the new plugs in by hand(with the extension bar), then give a tweak with the rachet. This avoids cross threading them.

Title: Re:Spark Plug removal on a 16v
Post by: golfvr6 on 26 November 2003, 17:41

If you think the 16v is a pain, then try and change the plugs on a vr6. There is supposed to be a tool that comes with the car to do it, but mines not there. I used a very long thin set of pliers to remove the HT leads instead.

Title: Re:Spark Plug removal on a 16v
Post by: Dizzie on 27 November 2003, 00:04

and there's 2 more to do than the 16v eh VR6  ;)

Title: Re:Spark Plug removal on a 16v
Post by: golfvr6 on 27 November 2003, 14:43

Its where they are mate, pain in the arse.

Title: Re:Spark Plug removal on a 16v
Post by: Slim Shady on 27 November 2003, 16:11

too many cylinders!
and
not enough valves

Title: Re:Spark Plug removal on a 16v
Post by: golfvr6 on 27 November 2003, 23:55

The 24 valve lump is better , 204 BHP. But the old AAA lump is still sh!t hot.

Title: Re:Spark Plug removal on a 16v
Post by: Gozza on 29 November 2003, 12:39

heheheh cant believe you were gonna try n change the plugs with no tools, nutta  ;D

Title: Re:Spark Plug removal on a 16v
Post by: Helios_Blue_Valver on 29 November 2003, 17:27

Hey Gambit. If all else fails just break loose the plug with a socket and ratchet then push a piece of fuel line down over the insulator of the plug unscrew it and pull it out. I've had this work before in a pinch. Take it easy.

Title: Re:Spark Plug removal on a 16v
Post by: modulater on 29 November 2003, 20:40

It shouldn't fail as long as you have a spark plug socket with a rubber retainer in it. also it depends on the state of the cam cover gasket around the spark plug holes. A pattern one can get in the way and its a nightmare getting the socket down in there.

Also when putting the new plug in as VR6 said with an extension and socket by hand, reverse turn it first and you will feel it clicking as it spins on the threads. when it clicks turn it clockwise and it should seat and do up without knackering the thread.

Title: Re:Spark Plug removal on a 16v
Post by: golfvr6 on 30 November 2003, 00:11

That was one of the first tips i learnt.