What are the oem plugs please?

I have just been quoted 100 quid for 4 to be done at a service.

Do they need to be gapped or just put them in out of the box?

Any help to save 100 quid appreciated.

What about a price from TPS and get a mechanic friend or fit yourself.

What are the oem plugs please?

I have just been quoted 100 quid for 4 to be done at a service.

Do they need to be gapped or just put them in out of the box?

Any help to save 100 quid appreciated.

Believe they are 06H-905-601-A, NGK Manufactured and around the £12 mark a plug.

What are the oem plugs please?

 

 

Have a look at http://www.ngkpartfinder.co.uk/

 

I got a set for mine, pre-gapped, for £28, which I thought was not at all bad

Yes, the specific plugs these days are all pre-gapped. Although you're supposed to check.  As you're probably aware, changing plugs is not too difficult (model dependant). You do need tools and due care (you're dealing with an expensive alloy head) and a little time. I suppose 1/2 hour - 40 mins labour from a Garage would be expected. It would probably take me 1 - 1.5 hours but  I work slow!

What are the oem plugs please?

I have just been quoted 100 quid for 4 to be done at a service.

Do they need to be gapped or just put them in out of the box?

Any help to save 100 quid appreciated.

 

Get NGK or Denso Iridium off ebay.  They'll be about GBP 35.

 

Always check the gap as you don't know what might have hapened in transit.

What are the oem plugs please?

I have just been quoted 100 quid for 4 to be done at a service.

Do they need to be gapped or just put them in out of the box?

Any help to save 100 quid appreciated.

 

This is what you want The part number is 06H905611

 

I pulled mine out of my 2010 2.0 TSI VRS at 40k miles. The condition of them were still pretty good when I checked them.

 

Here is the code on the spark:

 

The plug is manufactured by Bosch as stamped on it (its on the other side of the plug). I replaced them with Bosch aftermarket ones from EuroCP:

 

You can replace them with these from ECP and use the current code 'HOLIDAY25' to get them for £26.67 delivered. Then all you need is a 16mm spark socket/tool to extract and replace.

 

Here is a basic guide of the DIY

 

All done for under £30 for Bosch aftermarket, or roughly £50 for VAG ones which are the same.

Save on the dealer/service prices and keep part receipt/invoice with your service history.

They come pre-gapped. 20mins total work.

 

Some tips:

• Be gentle with the coil electric plug that connect to the coil. It will come off the coil, you can use a small flathead for persuasion.
• Pulling the coil off the spark can be tough. You can use a ziptie around the coil to give you better grip/pull.
• Clean the area around the spark plug ports to avoid debris falling into the engine when removing the plugs - Do one at a time to ensure nothing falls in.
• Do not over tighten, follow the torque guide of 21ft.lbs OR hand screw without leverage until you cannot spin the tool/socket and give it a quarter turn more with leverage.
• Do not apply any conductor grease, these plugs remain pretty clean unless you are prone to dropping engine oil accidentally down the port.
• Do not apply copper slip/anti-seize to the plug threads.
• Clean the coil inside with electrical contact cleaner.
• Push the coils back on tightly.
• Check the old spark plugs to determine what the condition of each chamber is like. Certain discoloration, deposits and wear will indicate different operating conditions. You can do this one at a time and photo them for later analysis.

 

For what it is worth, the condition of mine at 40k were still very good. At 57k I had a major service at the dealers who changed them again as part of the 60k service and I doubt they needed changing at all.

Edited 31 May, 201610 yr by UdayP

Believe vag changed to ngk from Bosch which is reflected in the part number I gave, but they will all work. The iridium ix which I think brad is referring to is good value and commonly used. Won't last 60k miles but not sure any plug really ought to stay in place without inspection for that long.

Thanks UdayP, just ordered some myself using that code.