UK 1.0 TSI CHZD Engine - Spark Plug Change

[ColinStone]

Many years since I have done this and top of petrol engines have changed out of all recognition since my Mk 2 petrol Golf and Lupo.

The NGK website doesn't list plugs for the CHZD 85kw engine. Only PKER7A8EGS for the CHZC 81kw engine. I think that the same plugs are used for both engines, but I've sent a tech email to NGK.

Do I really need a puller to get the ignition coil off/out of the head?? Or will a gentle steady pull release the coil?

A long reach slim plug socket I can probably manage.

Thanks.

 

[JerseyDrew77]

No, you don't need a puller to get the coil packs off. Just warm up the engine to about 140 or more and then you can slowly pull them off without any tools.

 

[golfdave]

I have a "Laser" brand puller...makes it easy...but even then & did them with the engine hot.....& you will need their (VW) grease to put on the end of the pencil lead to stop it welding to the spark plug....

 

[c72k]

You can also use zip ties to Make it a bit easier. just slip one over front and one on rear of the coil pack, and pull upward