In this video I will show you how I change the spark plugs in a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI TSI 2.0 L Turbo. Follow more on this vehicle at / stockish_gti_
Great description of how to release the coil pack connector in a way that other presenters just have not managed to convey; by far the hardest part for any first timer I think, but instant success your way.
I had no problem releasing them all - the key to your video for me was prying up on the boot of the plug with a screwdriver. Just a little leverage was all I needed! Many thanks.
My dealer is asking $220 for this job, plus shop fees and taxes probably $250 out the door. On the other hand, your video makes it look super easy to do myself. All's I'm missing is a torque wrench to do it right. On the other, other hand I got the money and may just take it in. Great video.
You can also try renting a torque wrench from Home Depot, and some auto parts stores like O’Reilly’s or Autozone can offer cheap or free tool rentals too.
Straight to it video. Thanks! I have used the spark plug boot to grab the old spark plug in the past 😉 Might be a little hard with the coil attached though lol
I've read on NGK's website that there is no need to use anti-seize compound on spark plug threads that have silver or chrome-colored finish. If you do use the compound make sure you back off the torque spec (30 NM) by 20%. Otherwise a great video.
A couple points. Smart move torquing them to spec. Also, you can usually use one of those cheap pen telescoping magnets to retrieve the old plugs from the well. I too have used anti-seize for 25 years but recently someone posted there's a chance of corrosion using it. Not sure how accurate that is. Nice work.
Yeah I wish my spark plug socket had the rubber piece in it to hold the tip of the plug, but there are other ways to get the plug out. I have not heard of corrosion using anti-seize and I have been using it for a very long time, I'll have to look into that but personally I have never had an issue, Thanks for watching.
I’ve also read that it can mess with the torque specs ie the spec is for the plug without any lubrication. I’m an absolute novice so not sure how right that is.
Handy tip when for removing the spark plugs once completely loose form the car is to push the coil pack back into the block and this will grab the plug without having to try to fish out with a long nose.
@@benrobertson6228 You're 100% right. The anti-seize works as a lubricant meaning less torque is actually needed to get to the dry spec. It can sometimes be as much as 50% less torque. Over tightening like this can cause damage to the crush washer and the threads on the plug or head.
Are those the stock coilpacks? I recently bought a gti and can find no info on who supplied the stock coilpacks but they’re the Borg Warner like yours.
Thanks for showing how to do this it Helped me. But I checked the torque spec and NGK has low torque spec and they are with no lubrication? You not afraid to strip them?
Wow, good video I have a 2107 Golf S but everything looks the same. I cant get the coil packs to unclip and separate. I can hear a click but they wont separate? I may take it in and let the dealer do it. I already bought the new spark plugs though?
What a great video! Thank you so much! I have GTI 2016 and now i have 110,000 miles! Time after time I see EPC error on my dashboard! Not sure if is one of sparks or coils?! You think is good idea to change them all? (4 coils and 4 sparks)
@@funbro1Have you done yours again since this video, and if so, at what mileage? I have a ‘15 TSI 1.8L with over 75k , I haven’t done mine yet because other videos made it seem more complicated and failure-prone. (Yours just showed up in my feed today.) Thanks!
Yep, I'm familiar. That means there's a Valve Cover Gasket Leak, and most likely an O Ring surrounding the Spark Plug Chambers, if your model uses O Rings and not RTV etc.. Just resealed my Valve Cover Gasket, and had to use Anaerobic Gasket Maker by Permatex, being my MK6 Doesn't have an actual Gasket (Paper nor Cork). What I'd do is Clean out that Spark Plug Chamber, while the Spark Plug is in there, using an old T-shirt. Then I'd Snug down the Valve Cover Gasket using a Torque Rachet to Spec. You can visit TORKSPEC.com to find the Specific Model Specs... Best Site Ever. Maybe just that the Valve Cover Bolts came a little loose. Just make sure to have a Torque Sequence, and Repeat the Pattern 4x or so. Starting from the Inside, Out, and then in a star pattern. Hope this helps someone.
These freaking clips. So funny how you used a screwdriver and didn’t break anything. All other videos say no tools. Your version makes way more sense. 30 years with water cooled VW and I still hate these stupid plastic clips
Great description of how to release the coil pack connector in a way that other presenters just have not managed to convey; by far the hardest part for any first timer I think, but instant success your way.
Play the video was a help to you. Thanks for watching.
I had no problem releasing them all - the key to your video for me was prying up on the boot of the plug with a screwdriver. Just a little leverage was all I needed! Many thanks.
Many thanks to you for watching.
Nice to see that you made the required sacrifice to the car-repair blood gods. :-)
Seems to happen all the time. Thanks for watching.
My dealer is asking $220 for this job, plus shop fees and taxes probably $250 out the door. On the other hand, your video makes it look super easy to do myself. All's I'm missing is a torque wrench to do it right. On the other, other hand I got the money and may just take it in. Great video.
Or you could do it yourself, buy the torque wrench with the savings and have it for other jobs.
Thanks for watching.
You can also try renting a torque wrench from Home Depot, and some auto parts stores like O’Reilly’s or Autozone can offer cheap or free tool rentals too.
I got my Click Torque Rachet from Harbor Freight, reads Nm and Ft/lbs, for just $20! What a STEAL.
Thanks just did my plugs on my 19 GTI, took under 20 mins and saved me a couple hundred
Thanks for watching.
Straight to it video. Thanks! I have used the spark plug boot to grab the old spark plug in the past 😉 Might be a little hard with the coil attached though lol
Thanks for watching.
Thank you! This video helped me change my spark plugs and saved me $100!
Great to hear!
This is the best guide video I've ever seen.
Thank you so much!
Thanks for watching.
Great video. Thank you. I am now more confident to tackle this job on my non GTI VW.
Glad it helped, Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much. Good training.
You are welcome!
I've read on NGK's website that there is no need to use anti-seize compound on spark plug threads that have silver or chrome-colored finish. If you do use the compound make sure you back off the torque spec (30 NM) by 20%. Otherwise a great video.
Thanks for checking in.
This helped me change mine today. Thanks!
Thanks for watching.
LITERALLY - A Perfect Video. Thank you so much!
You're very welcome!
A couple points. Smart move torquing them to spec. Also, you can usually use one of those cheap pen telescoping magnets to retrieve the old plugs from the well. I too have used anti-seize for 25 years but recently someone posted there's a chance of corrosion using it. Not sure how accurate that is. Nice work.
Yeah I wish my spark plug socket had the rubber piece in it to hold the tip of the plug, but there are other ways to get the plug out. I have not heard of corrosion using anti-seize and I have been using it for a very long time, I'll have to look into that but personally I have never had an issue, Thanks for watching.
I’ve also read that it can mess with the torque specs ie the spec is for the plug without any lubrication. I’m an absolute novice so not sure how right that is.
Handy tip when for removing the spark plugs once completely loose form the car is to push the coil pack back into the block and this will grab the plug without having to try to fish out with a long nose.
@@benrobertson6228 You're 100% right. The anti-seize works as a lubricant meaning less torque is actually needed to get to the dry spec. It can sometimes be as much as 50% less torque. Over tightening like this can cause damage to the crush washer and the threads on the plug or head.
This vid made the job so much faster
Awesome, thanks for watching.
Use the rubber boot to fish the spark plug out after you loosen them. What I did since I didn’t have a long enough needle nose.
That work well.
Thanks for watching.
Unclipping the coil pack was the hardest part honestly lol
Yeah that’s true.
Thanks for watching.
Do I need to unplug the battery?
Straight forward
Nice
Thanks for watching.
You wouldn't happen to be able to tell me how long of an extension you used would you?
Are those the stock coilpacks? I recently bought a gti and can find no info on who supplied the stock coilpacks but they’re the Borg Warner like yours.
Thanks for showing how to do this it Helped me. But I checked the torque spec and NGK has low torque spec and they are with no lubrication? You not afraid to strip them?
No worries here.
Thanks for watching.
Thank u 😎
Thank you for watching.
Wow, good video I have a 2107 Golf S but everything looks the same. I cant get the coil packs to unclip and separate. I can hear a click but they wont separate? I may take it in and let the dealer do it. I already bought the new spark plugs though?
It is hard to get apart. May want to take it in.
Thanks for watching.
How many miles and what's your reliability been like? I had a 2012 GTI and had a couple big repairs in year one.
It only has about 37,000 miles so far so reliability has not been an issue. Thanks for watching.
What a great video! Thank you so much! I have GTI 2016 and now i have 110,000 miles! Time after time I see EPC error on my dashboard! Not sure if is one of sparks or coils?! You think is good idea to change them all? (4 coils and 4 sparks)
@@funbro1Have you done yours again since this video, and if so, at what mileage? I have a ‘15 TSI 1.8L with over 75k , I haven’t done mine yet because other videos made it seem more complicated and failure-prone. (Yours just showed up in my feed today.) Thanks!
You don't need to use anti sieze with nickel plated threads on the plug.
Do you have to replace the coils as well? Or, can you just change the spark plugs.
You can do just the spark plugs. Thanks for watching.
Golf gti’s really are that simple to work on arent they
Some parts are.
Thanks for watching.
Too much anti seize.
I thought NGK spark plugs recommend no anti seize as it will affect the torque wrench
Feel free to install without it if you prefer. Thanks for the view.
I read this as well.
You are correct.
Bro, 1 of 4 my spark plugs got oil.. any idea what to do? Jst reseal it or what? Thanks. Golf gti mk7
How did it “get oil”?
@@funbro1 got no idea.. just realised when i changed the spark plugs. Got a little oily on the thread.
If it is just one one plug I would clean it real good, drive it for a short drive then check it again just to see if the oil reappeared.
Maybe valve gasket seal
Yep, I'm familiar. That means there's a Valve Cover Gasket Leak, and most likely an O Ring surrounding the Spark Plug Chambers, if your model uses O Rings and not RTV etc.. Just resealed my Valve Cover Gasket, and had to use Anaerobic Gasket Maker by Permatex, being my MK6 Doesn't have an actual Gasket (Paper nor Cork). What I'd do is Clean out that Spark Plug Chamber, while the Spark Plug is in there, using an old T-shirt. Then I'd Snug down the Valve Cover Gasket using a Torque Rachet to Spec. You can visit TORKSPEC.com to find the Specific Model Specs... Best Site Ever. Maybe just that the Valve Cover Bolts came a little loose. Just make sure to have a Torque Sequence, and Repeat the Pattern 4x or so. Starting from the Inside, Out, and then in a star pattern. Hope this helps someone.
These freaking clips. So funny how you used a screwdriver and didn’t break anything. All other videos say no tools. Your version makes way more sense. 30 years with water cooled VW and I still hate these stupid plastic clips
I agree.
Thanks for watching.