Jonnyboy82 0 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 I have just noticed one of my ht leads is sparking so I am going to invest in a new set any recommendations or keep to the standard vw ones. Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 http://www.vr6oc.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?252672.postcheck it out mate same prob as you Link to post Share on other sites
Timah89 1 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Had same problem and sorted with GSF leads for £50 [with Vr6 discount] and they have been great. They do seem to get bad press from other members but I have no probs. Month later coil went so only running on 5; fitted GSF replacement [£120!!!] and has run sweet ever since. Link to post Share on other sites
mpgscott 0 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Check out this on eBay only £27.99 plus £5 postage. I have had them fitted for about 3 months and they are brilliant real bargain, plus the bloke selling them is really good.http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK3-VR6-CORRADO-VR6-PLUG-LEAD-SET-C247_W0QQitemZ200269469611QQihZ010QQcategoryZ9889QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262I highly recommend them spot on! Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyboy82 0 Posted January 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Really they seem a bit cheap, what brand are they? I was gonna get some from the stealers as i heard their about £60 and cant be beaten. Just wasnt sure if they sell any other colours other than boring black?What about these:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=350145001508&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=022http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200269469611&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=010http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=380093794277&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=025http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280299586485&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=018 *-) Link to post Share on other sites
mpgscott 0 Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Its upto you but i would not pay twice the price for a different colour. Not sure of the make but for £28 you cant go wrong.The 4th set are second hand and they are easily knackered if they are not removed properly so you end up with a set as bad as you already have,I have the £28 set and they transformed the car running like a dream after fitting them. Mine used to hesitate if you booted it but with these it pulls perfectly.If it was me i would definitely buy the same again. Tirod on ebay is a good seller also.Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyboy82 0 Posted January 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Ok i think will give these a go just wanted to see what everybody else thought of them and their reccommendations. I suppose you cant go wrong for that price can you? Also how about spark plugs? I no this has been discussed many a time before but i was chatting to sparks and he reccommended some audi s4 spark plugs for a better response? Link to post Share on other sites
russj249 2 Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 I had exactly the same problem, I bought these in the last blue set.http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Formula-Power-Ignition-Leads-Volkswagen-and-Seat-VR6_W0QQitemZ350145001508QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item350145001508&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318I'm running them with some standard NGK Platinum spark plugs designed for the car and the throttle response is miles better, not to mention fuel. Link to post Share on other sites
mpgscott 0 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Yep i have the standard NGK's also with no problems. Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyboy82 0 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 When you say standard ngk's do you mean the ones you get from the stealers? If so what is the model number of these as the current ones in my car are champions which are still there from when i bought the car? Also what do you think of these spark plugs are they any good: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360099469415Thanks all for your advice Link to post Share on other sites
russj249 2 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 personally, i don't rate champion spark plugs one bit.They will be the same as the dealers, but don't go to the dealers as you will pay more because they have the VW logo on.The best bet is to go to a tuning parts shop not halfords etc as they can sell you 6, where halfords try and sell you in 2 packs of 4. As for the plugs, it's best to go for the NGK Platinum with part number BKR5EKUPThey're not cheap, I got a full set of 6 for £41 from Aldon Automotive not far from by house. Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyboy82 0 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Anyone know where i can get these ngk platinum BKR5EKUP spark plugs local to me which is Enfield? *-) Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Nero1701 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38.l1313&_nkw=BKR5EKUP&_sacat=See-All-CategoriesI just bought some from here Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyboy82 0 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 From ebay? If so how much did you pay for 6 including p&p m8? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Nero1701 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 just over 35 mate Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyboy82 0 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Sounds a bargain have you got the sellers link? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Nero1701 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310115020663 Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyboy82 0 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Thanks mate just ordered me a set Link to post Share on other sites
ip 0 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Just to add, I've been running tose 27.99 leads from ebay for nearly a year now. No problems.ip Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyboy82 0 Posted January 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hi all im in the process of ordering some 7mm ht leads and they have just asked me to confirm whether i have a spark pack or distribution engine?Anybody know what this means or what my car has?My car is a 1998 golf vr6 highline *-) Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Nero1701 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 coil pack or distributer i would imagine Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyboy82 0 Posted January 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Im not sure what my car has thats why i was hoping some body could tell me? Link to post Share on other sites
mpgscott 0 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Yours has a coilpack!If you got the lead set for the car with the distributor then you simply throw away the extra lead which you dont need. Coilpack engines yours need only the 6 spark plug leads, a distributor engine requires the 7th lead to goto the coil.So the set for £27 on ebay sends all 7 leads and you simply turf the 7th lead away. Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyboy82 0 Posted January 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Ok thanks for that mate. Im not gonna buy that set from ebay gonna get some dubpower leads instead. Link to post Share on other sites
mpgscott 0 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 You've too much money!Nah whatever you get will make a big difference.Whats the story with your car is it spluttering as you give it big licks? Also worth checking that your coilpack is ok, you can do this at night. The coilpack is the box at the righthand side of the engine where all 6 pulg leads connect into. Rev the engine and see that there are no sparks seen round this area as you rev it.If there are then you can fix it simply do a search on here for coilpack repair.Hopefully its just the leads!Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
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