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mark986 · 05-10-2012, 12:03 PM

I hate to make another thread on the dreaded "spark plugs" but I thought I'd share what mine looked like after 20K to allow people gauge when there's should be done (early vs later).

Forgot to upload these back when they were changed. You can guess which are the old. I measured the gap on the old ones and were a TIGHT fit at 0.032". In reality, they are probably just a hair smaller. The new ones were a perfect fit at 0.028".

crew219 · 05-10-2012, 12:05 PM

Which plugs did you end up using? First time I've seen an NGK branded ceramic insulator like that.

Dave

mark986 · 05-10-2012, 01:18 PM

I use the PFR7S8EG gapped at 0.028". Double platinum plugs.

MKVI_noizsky · 05-22-2012, 04:06 PM

Nice. Any difference at 0.028 gapped?

Modshack · 05-22-2012, 04:13 PM

Plugs open up over time...Not unusual. I like to replace on turbo cars at 20K, do a re-gap at 10K. This will keep your coil paks happy too..

mark986 · 05-22-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MKVI_noizsky

Nice. Any difference at 0.028 gapped?

I would say there was a slight difference in response maybe. I never really had any issues like misfires or anything so this may be psychological.

andylaiphoto · 05-22-2012, 08:22 PM

Kind of OT but I've never had a car where I did more than change the oil. How labor intensive is it to change the plugs on these engines?

What tools are needed?

05-22-2012, 08:44 PM

those old plugs are a perfect tan. probably didnt even need to be changed.

mark986 · 05-22-2012, 10:17 PM

I know they probably didn't need to be but half the stuff people change don't need to be changed as early as they do. Plus, had them laying around and wanted to give them a go with my K04.

05-22-2012, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark986

I know they probably didn't need to be but half the stuff people change don't need to be changed as early as they do. Plus, had them laying around and wanted to give them a go with my K04.

hell ill prob change mine at 10k miles.. oh wait.. i have like 12k miles on it now.. better order some.

mark986 · 05-22-2012, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andylaiphoto

Kind of OT but I've never had a car where I did more than change the oil. How labor intensive is it to change the plugs on these engines?

What tools are needed?

Not labor intensive at all. Grambles has a DIY on here as well. Only tool you may not have is a torque wrench. But not everyone uses one.

mark986 · 05-22-2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by plac

hell ill prob change mine at 10k miles.. oh wait.. i have like 12k miles on it now.. better order some.

Might as well throw a new downpipe on there while you're at it =) oh behave Plac lol.

MKVI_noizsky · 05-23-2012, 09:04 AM

Regapped plugs to 0.028 response is better now! Thanks

05-23-2012, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MKVI_noizsky

Regapped plugs to 0.028 response is better now! Thanks

think ill do this today just for kicks. ill check my plug gaps. suppose ill get pics of their condition at 12k miles also..

05-10-2012, 12:03 PM	#1
mark986 FIA GT Newbie Drives: 2010 VW GTI Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: FL Posts: 852	K04 Spark Plugs 20K I hate to make another thread on the dreaded "spark plugs" but I thought I'd share what mine looked like after 20K to allow people gauge when there's should be done (early vs later). Forgot to upload these back when they were changed. You can guess which are the old. I measured the gap on the old ones and were a TIGHT fit at 0.032". In reality, they are probably just a hair smaller. The new ones were a perfect fit at 0.028". __________________ APR Stage I & 2 Intake \| APR K04 \| APR Downpipe \|APR FMIC \| R Tail-Lights \| Rev. D

05-10-2012, 01:18 PM	#3
mark986 FIA GT Newbie Drives: 2010 VW GTI Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: FL Posts: 852	I use the PFR7S8EG gapped at 0.028". Double platinum plugs. __________________ APR Stage I & 2 Intake \| APR K04 \| APR Downpipe \|APR FMIC \| R Tail-Lights \| Rev. D

05-22-2012, 04:06 PM	#4
MKVI_noizsky Rally Car Newbie Drives: 2010 GTI - CSG Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northeast NJ Posts: 294	Nice. Any difference at 0.028 gapped? __________________ "If you don't own one, you'll NEVER understand." Chayes_ 02 NOIZSKI FOR LIFE

05-22-2012, 04:13 PM	#5
Modshack Formula 3000 Champion Drives: '13 Beetle TDi Conv., '14 C7 Chebby Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 4,056	Plugs open up over time...Not unusual. I like to replace on turbo cars at 20K, do a re-gap at 10K. This will keep your coil paks happy too.. __________________ Steve My GTI Mod albums: http://public.fotki.com/ttschwing/gti-20-2011-stuff/ VTDA Intake pics: http://public.fotki.com/ttschwing/vtda_productio/

05-22-2012, 08:22 PM	#7
andylaiphoto Formula 5000 Driver Drives: 2011 GTI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,582	Kind of OT but I've never had a car where I did more than change the oil. How labor intensive is it to change the plugs on these engines? What tools are needed? __________________ Andy Lai Commercial Photographer http://www.andylaiphoto.com http://www.crossfit972.com

05-10-2012, 12:05 PM	#2
crew219 FIA GT Newbie Drives: OEM CPO TTRS LOL Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chili Posts: 885	Which plugs did you end up using? First time I've seen an NGK branded ceramic insulator like that. Dave

05-22-2012, 08:44 PM	#8
plac Guest Drives: Posts: n/a	those old plugs are a perfect tan. probably didnt even need to be changed.

05-22-2012, 10:17 PM	#9
mark986 FIA GT Newbie Drives: 2010 VW GTI Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: FL Posts: 852	I know they probably didn't need to be but half the stuff people change don't need to be changed as early as they do. Plus, had them laying around and wanted to give them a go with my K04. __________________ APR Stage I & 2 Intake \| APR K04 \| APR Downpipe \|APR FMIC \| R Tail-Lights \| Rev. D

05-23-2012, 09:04 AM	#13
MKVI_noizsky Rally Car Newbie Drives: 2010 GTI - CSG Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northeast NJ Posts: 294	Regapped plugs to 0.028 response is better now! Thanks __________________ "If you don't own one, you'll NEVER understand." Chayes_ 02 NOIZSKI FOR LIFE

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