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Offline AllanBrownie

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Mk4 Golf GTi spark plugs query
« on: 16 June 2006, 15:34 »
guys my engine is the AGU - October 98 S plate gti 1.8T.  i was told by the main dealer when it was in for service that it needs platinum spark plugs at about 50 quid as they are changed only every 48k.  however i've spotted ones for about a tenner on line (Bosch) for my car and some say it is only the 180bhp 1.8T engine that requires platinum plugs? 

Can someone confirm?  Thanks! 
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Offline welshgar

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Re: Mk4 Golf GTi spark plugs query
« Reply #1 on: 16 June 2006, 18:16 »
ive no idea mate, but from past experience id guess that the stealer is trying a fast one....

most should dress in a mask :lipsrsealed:

keep asking round, cos why would bosch do a set if they dont fit??

good luck matey
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Re: Mk4 Golf GTi spark plugs query
« Reply #2 on: 16 June 2006, 18:20 »
My 1.8t had bosch in it supplied by the dealer as they had the VW/Audi stamp on too, I changed em for platinum tho.  If you want platinums go to GSF, they are £34
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Offline Phil_M

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Re: Mk4 Golf GTi spark plugs query
« Reply #3 on: 16 June 2006, 20:49 »
Have a look on this site http://www.spark-plugs.co.uk/

I have all ways found them very helpfull and good prices to.

Phil
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Re: Mk4 Golf GTi spark plugs query
« Reply #4 on: 18 June 2006, 00:16 »
Stay away from the dealers they take the piss and will probably tell you to book it in for diagnostics aswell at £80+/per hour. In the haynes manual you need bosch F7 HPP 222 T try www.vwspares.co.uk as ive always found them pretty good.
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Re: Mk4 Golf GTi spark plugs query
« Reply #5 on: 18 June 2006, 20:21 »
Quote from: GolfGL on 18 June 2006, 00:16
£80+/per hour.

Christ, what dealers do you use, Robbing B'stards whoever they are, my local stealer charges half that
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Offline Claire_g

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Re: Mk4 Golf GTi spark plugs query
« Reply #6 on: 19 June 2006, 12:05 »
Ive just had my spark plugs changed on my Y reg 1.8T gti 150bhp and needed platinum plugs.  my fellas brother did them for me but not being at work he bought them Andrew Page for £32.  worth getting the platinum ones but get them from somewhere other than ur dealer.
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Offline GolfGL

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Re: Mk4 Golf GTi spark plugs query
« Reply #7 on: 19 June 2006, 12:55 »
Sorry wasnt £80 an hour but £80 for my mates mk4 1.4 for the whole job as had to go on machine one then number two for some reason
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Re: Mk4 Golf GTi spark plugs query
« Reply #8 on: 20 June 2006, 08:40 »
Guys thanks for the feeback - much appreciated!  I'll try the websites as advised.

Cheers
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