99 1.8T - which sparks?
I'm going to replace the spark plugs on my 99 1.8T.
I am a shadetree mechanic at best, but I need to keep my maintainance costs down, and I'm willing to turn a wrench to do it. I had all the belts replaced by a reputable mechnic (including the TB), but a couple months after that I noticed a drop in performance, and since I'm pushing 90K miles I think it's time to replace the sparks, filters and maybe even the wires (opinions?). There is nothing in the owners manual recommending brand/type of sparks, other than to purchase it from my AUDI dealership. Yea, sure I'll do that.... (not). Could someone please recommend a brand/type of spark, and also please let me know the torque setting required? I live in the USA. Thanks ! |
Re: 99 1.8T - which sparks?
Just remove one of your old plugs to get the number. Also Advanced Auto
Parts has listings for VW's. Since you got 90k on the engine I would do the timing belt REAL SOON because if it breaks you have a bunch of bent valves to the tune of about $1500-$2000. Some early 99's required updating the t-belt tensioner pulley which is sold by a kit. "GravyCat" <patowen@pugetsound.NOSPAM.net> wrote in message news:HLqLzL.BJ0@news.boeing.com... > I'm going to replace the spark plugs on my 99 1.8T. > > I am a shadetree mechanic at best, but I need to keep my maintainance costs > down, and I'm willing to turn a wrench to do it. I had all the belts > replaced by a reputable mechnic (including the TB), but a couple months > after that I noticed a drop in performance, and since I'm pushing 90K miles > I think it's time to replace the sparks, filters and maybe even the wires > (opinions?). There is nothing in the owners manual recommending brand/type > of sparks, other than to purchase it from my AUDI dealership. Yea, sure > I'll do that.... (not). > > Could someone please recommend a brand/type of spark, and also please let me > know the torque setting required? I live in the USA. Thanks ! > > |
Re: 99 1.8T - which sparks?
"GravyCat" <patowen@pugetsound.NOSPAM.net> wrote in message news:HLqLzL.BJ0@news.boeing.com... > I'm going to replace the spark plugs on my 99 1.8T. > > I am a shadetree mechanic at best, but I need to keep my maintainance costs > down, and I'm willing to turn a wrench to do it. I had all the belts > replaced by a reputable mechnic (including the TB), but a couple months > after that I noticed a drop in performance, and since I'm pushing 90K miles > I think it's time to replace the sparks, filters and maybe even the wires > (opinions?). There is nothing in the owners manual recommending brand/type > of sparks, other than to purchase it from my AUDI dealership. Yea, sure > I'll do that.... (not). > > Could someone please recommend a brand/type of spark, and also please let me > know the torque setting required? I live in the USA. Thanks ! > > GSF car parts state for 1.8T these are the OEM plugs SPARKPLUG-F7LTCR A4 1.6 / 1.8 / 1.8T / 2.6 / 2.8 Ex. 30v 3.00 And for 2.6/2.8 v6 its this SPARKPLUG-FGR7DQE A4 2.4 / 2.8 V6 AGA/AJG/ALF/ACK/ALG Engs. 3.90 As for torque settings, I don't know. cheers Ron |
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