MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Technical Workshop => Topic started by: rdfcpete on November 08, 2009, 06:07:59 pm

Title: Sparkplug Tool
Post by: rdfcpete on November 08, 2009, 06:07:59 pm

Guys,

Is there a tool or a utility of any type that I could do with to aid removing the spark plugs?
Perhaps there's one that Volkswagen do themselves, or is it not necessary for changing them?

The Haynes manual advises to use a section of hose pipe but I don't have any spare.

Is there an FAQ or step by step guide to this... Pointers appreciated.

Thanks,
Pete.

Title: Re: Sparkplug Tool
Post by: rdfcpete on November 18, 2009, 10:35:33 pm

 :scared: Bump, going to do this tomorrow so if I need anything extra, be good sound to know  :smiley: Ta.

Title: Re: Sparkplug Tool
Post by: DanGB on November 18, 2009, 10:36:53 pm

I got one from halfords, blue handled t-bar thing.

Title: Re: Sparkplug Tool
Post by: Andy on November 18, 2009, 10:58:01 pm

if you purchase a proper spark plug socket-it will have a bit of rubber inside the socket to aid the spark plug out

Title: Re: Sparkplug Tool
Post by: rdfcpete on November 18, 2009, 11:05:58 pm

So it's a universal thing? That's cool as I have one from my previous vehicle.

Thanks chaps  :happy2:

Title: Re: Sparkplug Tool
Post by: Andy on November 18, 2009, 11:38:23 pm

either this type or the magnetic socket
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_170697_langId_-1_categoryId_165469