Spark Plug removal on a 16v

[Gambit]

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!!

[Blue MK2]

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.

[Gambit]

no, ive no plug spanner as yet

what specifically should i be lookin for?

[golfvr6]

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.

[golfvr6]

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.

[Dizzie]

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

[golfvr6]

Its where they are mate, pain in the arse.

[Slim Shady]

too many cylinders!
and
not enough valves

[golfvr6]

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

[Gozza]

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