Spark plugs

[Aaquil]

Could someone help me out and give me an idiots guide to replacing the Spark Plugs on my Octy 1.8T 4X4. I have NGK Laser Platinum PFR7Q. As far as I recall they are gapped correctly?

Thanks

[banditbarron]

Remove plastic cover

Unplug all the coil packs remove pack 1

Remove spark plug

Check spark gap

Replace spark plug to correct torque setting

Re-plug on coil pack

Remove coil pack 2 etc etc.

Replace plastic cover.

Broom broom

[STSKODA]

Could someone help me out and give me an idiots guide to replacing the Spark Plugs on my Octy 1.8T 4X4. I have NGK Laser Platinum PFR7Q. As far as I recall they are gapped correctly?

Thanks

PFR6Q is the OE plug

tbh i wouldn't bother checking the existing plugs - just replace them

[Aaquil]

Thanks guys are the gap correct for these?

[banditbarron]

Never ever ever assume they are the correct gap. ALWAYS check them before you fit them!

Dave.

[icotter]

Guide to changing them here: http://www.diynexus.com/vw/mk4_18t_spark_plug_change/mk4_18t_spark_plug_change.html

Recommended Gap size is .8mm (some folks go a bit lower .7mm or .65mm) have a read here for more info: http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/89636-what-spark-plugs/

[Bodge]

The correct electrode gap for your engine, using the NGK PFR 6Q plugs, is 0.7mm (not 0.8mm).

A can of compressed air is useful for blowing any debris out from around the plugs before removing them. Preventing any dirt from getting in the chamber or on the threads.

The NGK official video's are very good if you want a how-to guide: http://www.youtube.com/user/ngksparkplugsusa#p/u/16/M3myx2trNUo

[snow_muncher]

Not sure if any help, but NGK also fitting info here: Spark Plug Installation Instructions

[AwesomeMike]

Should be already gapped but if I was to go for any plugs it would be:

Bosch FR7KPP33+

Never had an issue with these and also seen them in 400+ bhp 1.8T engines

Mike

[Aaquil]

Thanks for the replies guys so the spark plugs I have do I need to adjust the gap?

[Dave D]

You should always at least check the gap on new spark plugs. The amount of people that have handled them, you only need drop one lightly and the gap will close up slightly. Better to be safe than have to pull them all out 2nd time round.

Hope this helps

Regards Dave

[Aaquil]

Cheers for that and the required gap is?

[Bodge]

0.7mm

[Aaquil]

Thanks will maybe do it this weekend. Apart from a feeler gauge, compressed air and the correct socket set and torque wrench anything else needed?