Spark Plugs???

[spot_on_jon]

i havent touched my engine bay at all yet, iam tryin to locate the plugs so i can give them a clean and maybe change them

i have the 1.4 8v 6n, anyone have any ideas where they are cos iam crap at this kinda thing

chears

[spot_on_jon]

pics would be GRATE help

chears

[dragon_green]

have a look at the engine in this thread:

http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/v ... hp?t=17895

Now, on the right hand side of the silver rocker cover (the one with three allen bolts and the oil filler cap) is the distributer - the metal cylinder attached to the end.

Out of the end of the distributer come 5 wires, called HT leads. Four of the leads go to the back of the engine (through some plastic casing). The spark plugs are attached to the end of the leads, screwed into the cylinder head.

What you'll need to do to take them out:

1. remove the air filter cap - pop the clips all the way around the air filter. (in the pic they're using a cone filter - if you've got a standard one it will be a big black plastic disc shape, and will be much bigger.)

2. remove the air filter. It's a doughnut shape filter that's under the filter cap.

3. remove the rest of the filter housing. You need to undo 3 allen bolts and three nuts. Be careful not to drop the nuts when you take them off. tools: allen keys and a 10mm (i think) socket.

4. remove the earth strap (thin and wide strap around the air filter), the oil breather hose (around the back of the filter, this just pulls off) and another, very thin hose from under the filter.

5. Undo the plastic hose/tube air intake from the left hand side of the filter. It extends across the left hand side of the engine bay. find a screw that suits!. tools: medium size screwdrive.

6. you should now be able to see the HT leads. you should be able to pull the leads off the top of the plugs. (nb, if you can't, you might need to move the plastic HT lead casing to get a bit more room for the leads. You'll see what i mean when you get there).

7. Unscrew the plugs one at a time. Tools: spark plug removal tool (not sure what size).

Hope this helps! Sorry if it's a bit long winded, i've made it as much of a walk through as poss. Let us know how you get on. It's really not as difficult as it sounds as you read this.

Oh, and take plenty of care when you screw the plugs in again, you don't want to mess up the metal screw threads in the cylinder head!

[mysteryboy]

^ dragon green's got the answer...

They're a mission to get to. B!tch of a job.

[dragon_green]

yeah, it feels like a bit of a mission the first time (especially if you don't have any mechanical experience), but it's not difficult once you've done it a couple of times.

[mysteryboy]

show off

[dragon_green]

i'm doing autotmotive at uni... so being able to change spark plugs is kind of a good start

[spot_on_jon]

Nice one mate!!!! thanks alot for that

car seem's to be abit sploggie so thought i would have a look at them see if they need a clean or sumthin

[dragon_green]

good idea. while you're there, it's worth making sure the air filter isn't clogged with crap. you could also get some 'redex' fuel injector cleaning fluid - just put the prescribed amount into your tank when you've filled it to the brim.

[spot_on_jon]

had a pop at looking for the plugs 2day and ur guide was ace, (will take some pics 4 a DIY) decided im in need of new plugs and yup the filter was bad too so another air filter is in need.

will take pics when i replace the plugs an fliter

chears

[spot_on_jon]

have a look at the engine in this thread:

http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/v ... hp?t=17895

Now, on the right hand side of the silver rocker cover (the one with three allen bolts and the oil filler cap) is the distributer - the metal cylinder attached to the end.

Out of the end of the distributer come 5 wires, called HT leads. Four of the leads go to the back of the engine (through some plastic casing). The spark plugs are attached to the end of the leads, screwed into the cylinder head.

What you'll need to do to take them out:

1. remove the air filter cap - pop the clips all the way around the air filter. (in the pic they're using a cone filter - if you've got a standard one it will be a big black plastic disc shape, and will be much bigger.)

2. remove the air filter. It's a doughnut shape filter that's under the filter cap.

3. remove the rest of the filter housing. You need to undo 3 allen bolts and three nuts. Be careful not to drop the nuts when you take them off. tools: allen keys and a 10mm (i think) socket.

4. remove the earth strap (thin and wide strap around the air filter), the oil breather hose (around the back of the filter, this just pulls off) and another, very thin hose from under the filter.

5. Undo the plastic hose/tube air intake from the left hand side of the filter. It extends across the left hand side of the engine bay. find a screw that suits!. tools: medium size screwdrive.

6. you should now be able to see the HT leads. you should be able to pull the leads off the top of the plugs. (nb, if you can't, you might need to move the plastic HT lead casing to get a bit more room for the leads. You'll see what i mean when you get there).

7. Unscrew the plugs one at a time. Tools: spark plug removal tool (not sure what size).

Hope this helps! Sorry if it's a bit long winded, i've made it as much of a walk through as poss. Let us know how you get on. It's really not as difficult as it sounds as you read this.

Oh, and take plenty of care when you screw the plugs in again, you don't want to mess up the metal screw threads in the cylinder head!

got me new plugs in and the new fliter, thanks for the guide

ive taken a few pictures if a DIY for this wants to be made?? or just to hlp any1 else