plugs

  1. Bas H.

    1.4 TSI Cupra - Advise needed for spark plugs

    Hey there, I've just got my DSG Clutchpack replaced since it was badly worn and got my intake fully cleaned aswell to remove any carbon build up. Now, I've read many things about replacing your spark plugs and coilpacks very often on these cars. People say you'll have to replace the spark plugs...
  2. changed oil and plugs today...

    I had one of those magnetic plugs in the sump and the only metal fragments I had was a tiny gray mesh on the outer tip of the magnetic oil plug. Any other experiences with this?
  3. Invisible

    Replacement Plugs?

    Hi All, Seen in many peoples signature they have replaced the plugs in their MK2 Leons. Looks like the preferred choice is - NGK Iridium plugs. 1. What are the plugs fitted as standard on the Cupra? 2. Any noticeable performance gains, smoothness to be had replacing these / benefits? 3...
  4. spark plugs ???

    hi folks this is my first post on here, a got myself an 05 plate LCR in red last week and so far i think its fantastic, it has everything that an ex boyracer who is now settled with a kid could want lol. I had a quick look on here and i always use ngk anyway but you all seem to be suggesting...
  5. chris285

    easy to replace glow plugs?

    as stated is it as easy to replace glow plugs on my fr as it is to replace spark plugs on a petrol? not done this before myself and one of them is not working, but been qouted 45 quid to replace just one when i can get 4 replacements for cheaper providing they are easy to do
  6. Do glow plugs differ from PD engine size?

    I've just had a 105bhp head put on my 130 block, obviously had the 130 injectors put in the head but never changed the glow plugs because the head is quite new. Now it sounds like i'm starting the car on ancient glow plugs...like when you turned the key on old diesels before the glow plug...
  7. F2 Ed

    2.0 8v AGG spark plugs

    Do they use BUR6ET plugs? If so, i have just got my hands on a large volume at a brilliant price :funk:
  8. Random1989

    spark plugs caused limp mode

    Denso Iridium power spark plugs has anyone used these before because my car didnt like them, they made my car go into limp mode. even when the tick over was spot on.
  9. TubbyTwo

    Decent grade 7 spark plugs cant find a definitive answer with the search

    Hi all going to change the spark plugs this weekend, as will all my cars that run more than stock boost i stick a colder grade plug in. I'm reading on here that alot of people use NGK BKR7E plugs which are coppers. Used these all the time on the MR2 turbo but just want to double double...
  10. Best Glow Plugs?

    I got a glow plug out in the car and I was gonna just replace all of them at once. Can anyone recommend a manufacturer? Car is Seat Toledo SE TDi
  11. What Make Plugs??

    Hi Guys I`m getting my 8v Gti next friday and its in desperate need of a service, I can get Ngk or Bosch plugs cheap which ones should i go for?? Cheers Adrian
  12. TDi_B5

    Spark Plugs

    Tried to remove my spark plugs today but my 'spark plug socket' is too small. Does anyone know what size my plugs will be? And if they do need replacing can anyone recommend some decent plugs? Not necessarily the most expensive, with a douzen electrodes but decent plugs for this particular...
  13. basemanuk

    spark plugs

    has anyone got an idea on what a good set of spark plugs are. looking at changing mine and fanced a non-halfords set for a change but not sure on a good brand
  14. Glow Plugs

    Have a 1.9 TDi PD130 engine either ASY or BLT engine code and one of my glow plugs died at Christmas time got a spare to see me through the winter, but now im going to replace all 4 of them as if ones failed guess the others wont be far behind. What make of glow plugs do i go for e.g whats...
  15. cupra oil + spark plugs

    Hi, just put a deposit on my cupra today. cant wait, what the best but not real expensive sparks plugs for my cupra. Also what oil do people use. cheers
  16. Spark plugs.

    Hi i have a 2003 seat toledo 2.3 v5 170bhp and have just got some new spark plugs for it. The problem i am having is im not sure how to get to the spark plugs themselves. How do i get the lead off the spark plugs without breaking them, and when i do get to the spark plugs what socket will i...
  17. 1.2 Spark plugs, help

    hi guys i need to change the spark plugs on my 1.2 polo, engine code BME (3 cylinder) (Also found in mk4 ibizas - so thought i'd post here) how the hell do i remove the coil packs if i dont have the VW tool T10094A - This is the tool elsawin says to use. here a pic taken on my phone...
  18. MrBen2k7

    Glow Plugs...

    Hi, How easy is it to change them? My car really struggles to start in the cold and I am hopeing new glow plugs will help? (views??) How much is a new set? How much would it cost roughly to fit a new set? My car is going in for a service next week, so was wondering if it was going...
  19. 45_CB

    iPod - Connects2 kit - Plugs in at the boot?

    I have the connect2 leads which allows me to connect the ipod to the cd change lead, but I obviously want to use the ipod in the front of the car, and not the bloody boot lol. Has anyone back tracked the cd changer cable, where does it go? Under the carpet, down the passenger side of the car...
  20. Cupra R

    BKR7EIX Spark Plugs

    To the guy's who have fitted the above plugs to their cars, did you leave the gap they came at or did you re-gap them and if so, what to? Cheers
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