Spark plug

[grant 123]

Hi all,

iam pretty mechanically minded hence been a little confused, Whats the correct way to remove the coils so i can reach the plugs?

Do i pull them straight up then disconnect from underneath?

 

[jc_boc]

You need a coil removal tool otherwise you are gonna struggle to get the coils out. I know I tried and eventually got the dealer to do it for me. I am ordering a tool from VW as I have the part number and everything, only like 30.00 quid for it so it is worth it as far as I am concerned. Then you need a long socket to get to the plug and a magnet to remove it from the barrel. Easy enough when you have the tools but if you don't..............

 

[grant 123]

You need a coil removal tool otherwise you are gonna struggle to get the coils out. I know I tried and eventually got the dealer to do it for me. I am ordering a tool from VW as I have the part number and everything, only like 30.00 quid for it so it is worth it as far as I am concerned. Then you need a long socket to get to the plug and a magnet to remove it from the barrel. Easy enough when you have the tools but if you don't..............

Looks like a may have to invest in the VW tool..

i read on a forum somewere they use 2 tie-wraps instead of the tool, but i couldnt even see were you would use them.

i didnt want to pull to hard on the connect part as it doesnt seem too strong.

 

[yea_good_1]

I just used a screwdriver and levered them carefully have done it 3/4 times now and on my mates old boc aswell never had any problems

 

[Biker]

I just used a screwdriver and levered them carefully have done it 3/4 times now and on my mates old boc aswell never had any problems

Agreed! Thats exactly how the AA guy got them off of my wifes Mk4 Ibiza when it had a coil pack die on her.
And I wouldn't mind betting there are a lot of mechanics who do the same.....

 

[jc_boc]

The risk of damaging the coil is too great for me so i would rather invest in the puller but hey, every one to their own i guess.

 

[grant 123]

After looking at the tool, i carnt see how it would work. Might just try a screw driver

 

[grant 123]

http://acs.toypark.in/tsi/307-tsi-plug.html

 

[jc_boc]

Those are the same playinums I had, didn't even last 5K hahahahha. You can see the coil puller tool there which I am getting today. Ordered it yesterday from VW.