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How do I change the spark plugs on my car?

Its a VW Golf 1.6 8v 2000. Is there some kind of mechanism on the pastic manifold jobby or do I need to take out every bloody bolt?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    First you must gain access to the ignition wires. If there is a shield covering them it first must be removed. Auto Zone has a very handy 5/8 magnetic deep well 3/8 drive socket especially made for spark plug removal.

    autopartswarehouse.com has a wide selection of spark plugs for your car. As you know Bosch plugs came in it. You can however switch to a more expensive longer lasting iridium NGK or Denso brand plug with the proper electrode reach and heat range.

    Be careful what spark plug you choose as there is a difference (correct spark plug) weather or not the car has a supercharger or turbocharger.

    Source(s): Alignment, suspension and brake shop.
  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    If the hollow clearence and firing order is solid, then the subject isn't come from the spark plug, instruct by applying now the Saet Ibiza Cupra activity V8 is in a position to throw out the V8 andrenaline interior. the subject must be come from gasoline filter out, a dirt would block interior or a dirt would not instruct till the spark plug substitute into replace and the equipment decrease back to frequent. The dirt on filter out or throttle ought to jam the equipment even for a on an identical time as, a spark plug variations made the engine run better then in the previous, the dirt ought to sucks to the combustion chamber and get burn. the launch technique and being burn made the effect like a missfiring.

  • 1 decade ago

    If you can't figure out how to change spark plugs by looking at the motor it is probably a good idea to have a mechanically inclined friend do it for you and pay them or take them out to eat for the favor.

    Source(s): Mitsubishi Master Tech
  • 1 decade ago

    pretty much follow the spark plug wires remove one then remove plug kind of the same on al car but different might try typing it into search box like

    how to replace spark plugs 2000 VW Golf

    and might also find a how to by going to autozone.com and typing in your info they also have how to's

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  • 1 decade ago

    I find a good investment for any car is a Haynes manual for your model. They are only around $20 and they tell how to fix many things on your car. Even if you know how to change spark plugs for instance, the manual can tell you any specifics in doing the job for your model of car.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    More or less as kelly said...

    When you put the new ones in MAKE SURE you don't 'cross-thread' the new plugs ! They should rotate easily in the sockets until the last turn or so.

  • 1 decade ago

    ''manifold jobby''..love it lol..

    get your plugs from a back street car shop and ask him...if hes a descent shop he will point out what to do.

  • 1 decade ago

    first things first get yourself a good cigar from http://www.cigarfox.com/ Then go up to your local auto parts store

    They should have the answer for you

  • 1 decade ago

    common sense should do it

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