The dielectric grease should not be applied directly to the spark plug only the inner wall of the coil packs to prevent moisture and really you don’t have to use it at all cuz the coil pack insulates it pretty well already it could run rough from lack of power putting the grease where you put it.
Hey man u did great explaining every step in lamen detail. Also u used 2 steps that noone else used in this process. The gapping and the torquing ! It just tops it off that u demonstrated on a white Jetta just like mine. Lol Thanx man keep u tha great work.
Also, if you can't fit a flat screwdriver underneath, you can use a locked zip-tie as a tool to slide underneath the edge of the top of the coil to lift straight up. VW sells an expensive special tool which does exactly the same thing...typical German engineering.
you should NOT put the dielectric grease on the head of the spark plug! you do realize, that the grease does not conduct electricity right? thus it shouldnt be applied to any electrical connection part. Its meant to go on the inside of the rubber boot (the inner wall) or wires...but certainly away from any connection parts (like the head where you put it)
I agree. Dielectric means "insulating". It should definitely be used on rubber or plastic seals for moisture proofing. Never put it on metal-to-metal contact points.
Don't do that, these Volkswagens have their air filter inside of the engine cover, that's why it's so annoying to remove all the hoses/pipe for the mass air flow sensor and the hose that connects to the throttle body. If you start the car without the engine cover, you will enable dirt and debris to get into your engine directly through the uncovered and unfiltered throttle body. You could install a cold air intake to keep the engine cover off, but the main point is filtering the air from airborne and loose particles.
There are special sockets that are made specialized for spark plugs but they are very interchangeable as they come in sizes such as ⅜", ⅝", etc. Just find the correct spark plug socket from your local auto parts store and keep in mind that they are NOT the same as deep sockets, they typically run deeper than deep sockets.
could a hard bump into a curb (slid in snow) cause the coils/plugs to get jostled enough to cause misfires? i'm getting random misfire and cylinder 1 - 4 (in a 2.5) misfire codes.
Highly unlikely, but if you're unsure, take the cover off as shown, and firmly push those puppies down with the palm of your hand. Don't hit it with a metal hammer if you're unsure. Deadblow or rubber, preferably with a block of wood over top.
@@boomerguy9935. No it's not.... If these are the real Audi ones, they are a lot more reliable and reduce heat soak by transferring heat better. You will have a better spark, smoother idle and if you plan on boosting your 07k these will handle the power more reliably......
The dielectric grease should not be applied directly to the spark plug only the inner wall of the coil packs to prevent moisture and really you don’t have to use it at all cuz the coil pack insulates it pretty well already it could run rough from lack of power putting the grease where you put it.
Thanks for the correction. I’ll be sure to pin this comment so others can see.
Right. "Dielectric" means insulating. Great for waterproofing but horrible for conducting electricity.
Hey man u did great explaining every step in lamen detail. Also u used 2 steps that noone else used in this process. The gapping and the torquing ! It just tops it off that u demonstrated on a white Jetta just like mine. Lol Thanx man keep u tha great work.
Pop the coils up first,and then disconnect the coils.more room after you pop coils up,because it allows you to clear the bracket for the harness
Also, if you can't fit a flat screwdriver underneath, you can use a locked zip-tie as a tool to slide underneath the edge of the top of the coil to lift straight up. VW sells an expensive special tool which does exactly the same thing...typical German engineering.
Thank you guys 🙏
Thank you so much. I could not figure out how to separate the ignition coils from the wiring harness.
I feel like the plugs should have been pre-gapped by ECS, to truly have taken all the “ guesswork “ out of the equation…
Ironically the oem vw bosch spark plugs are all ready pregapped.......
great demo. clean work !!! seldom seen.
Thank you so much ! Helped me out alot saved me time and money appreciate it
you should NOT put the dielectric grease on the head of the spark plug! you do realize, that the grease does not conduct electricity right? thus it shouldnt be applied to any electrical connection part. Its meant to go on the inside of the rubber boot (the inner wall) or wires...but certainly away from any connection parts (like the head where you put it)
I agree. Dielectric means "insulating". It should definitely be used on rubber or plastic seals for moisture proofing. Never put it on metal-to-metal contact points.
Wrong the grease prevents corrosion and the metal makes contact
@@michaelalemansr.8565 wrong. dielectric grease prevents contact...
This is true if you go to any mechanics channel that knows what their doing even Scotty Kilmer will tell you not to put it on the spark plug itself
Great vid. At the end of the video, were you able to run the engine without the engine cover and maf connected?
Don't do that, these Volkswagens have their air filter inside of the engine cover, that's why it's so annoying to remove all the hoses/pipe for the mass air flow sensor and the hose that connects to the throttle body. If you start the car without the engine cover, you will enable dirt and debris to get into your engine directly through the uncovered and unfiltered throttle body. You could install a cold air intake to keep the engine cover off, but the main point is filtering the air from airborne and loose particles.
What are some of the benefits to expect from this?
Hello, where can I buy VW 2.5L red lgnition coil? thanks
Ecs tuning
Hello, thanks for the video, may I ask you what sockets size u used? Thank you
There are special sockets that are made specialized for spark plugs but they are very interchangeable as they come in sizes such as ⅜", ⅝", etc. Just find the correct spark plug socket from your local auto parts store and keep in mind that they are NOT the same as deep sockets, they typically run deeper than deep sockets.
could a hard bump into a curb (slid in snow) cause the coils/plugs to get jostled enough to cause misfires? i'm getting random misfire and cylinder 1 - 4 (in a 2.5) misfire codes.
Highly unlikely, but if you're unsure, take the cover off as shown, and firmly push those puppies down with the palm of your hand. Don't hit it with a metal hammer if you're unsure. Deadblow or rubber, preferably with a block of wood over top.
Looks like you had a good smoke bro!
I have hard contacts for a cornea disease. They’re very reflective. Lol
@@ModernEngineer u have a great channel and love ur work! Respect bro. I'm Fan! I have something too but cant use contacts :(
First thing I seen too😂.. good for that steady hand doing mechanic work 🤷🏻♂️ 🔥
what are the benefits from switching to the red coils?
It's a personal preference. I use NGK instead and they work great also.
@@boomerguy9935. No it's not.... If these are the real Audi ones, they are a lot more reliable and reduce heat soak by transferring heat better. You will have a better spark, smoother idle and if you plan on boosting your 07k these will handle the power more reliably......
hi, can you say me where is the OBD port? i dont find it!!! thank you!
Underneath the steering wheel, very low but near the left side, just go straight down from the driver-side cabin vent.
How long did this take?
Where do I buy the whole package 😂
dude... u can use the Audi RS 2.5 intake manifold and other RS performance parts ... its a cool engine, but poor AT gearbox
They have a diffrent head on the 2.5 audi. So not all parts 😅
@@that_07k_guy “not all”
This is the best red ignition coil ？？？？？？？？？？？？？
What year is this Jetta? And how many ignitions coils are there
Lauryn Kawasaki 2010, 5 coils (1 for each cylinder)
Modern Engineer thank you!!
There's no particular order. 4 came together and one came alone..????
Do I need to disconnect the battery?
No. Because the ignition is off.
Https has mike
Are these any better than the oem ones or are they the same, cuz modded euros has ignition “upgrade” kit, and ecs is “service” kit.
Dz Nts these are the oem coils. Just with red tops. It’s simply a service kit. You can upgrade to r8 coils for your 2.0. Ecs sells those as well.
@@ModernEngineer I got those for my gti 8 years ago... still running strong to this date...
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