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Seat Leon Spark Plugs

  • 06-03-2009 9:20am
    #1
    tom fada
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24 ✭


    Hi guys, my 2006 8v Mark 2 Seat Leon is due some fresh plugs but access to these is very restricted by the plastic manifold running from the front to the top of the engine. I've had a good look at this and it seems to have quite a bit of gear bolted on so removing it would take some time. My question is, how much ripping is generally needed on the vw 8v engine to get at the plugs? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.


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  • #2
    Sean Quagmire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,347 ✭✭✭Sean Quagmire


    same car here mate, iv considered that too.
    by the way what milage do you have that you are changing the spark plugs? iv checked my service history book and i dont think mine have been done now at 75km


  • #3
    tom fada
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24 ✭tom fada


    I've 48k km done but it's pretty sluggish especially when cold. The service manual does say 60k km or every 4 years but I would like to at least inspect them. The Seat workshop manual seems to think that a flexible plug spanner will do the trick (see attached) but you would need fingers like knitting needles to even getting it in place plus there is the risk of stripping the plug. I have posted this query on a Seat forum but haven't received any info. yet. I don't suppose any Seat / VW mechanics would be casting an eye over this? ;)


  • #4
    The Real B-man
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 3,740 Mod ✭✭✭✭The Real B-man


    tom fada wrote: »
    I've 48k km done but it's pretty sluggish especially when cold. The service manual does say 60k km or every 4 years but I would like to at least inspect them. The Seat workshop manual seems to think that a flexible plug spanner will do the trick (see attached) but you would need fingers like knitting needles to even getting it in place plus there is the risk of stripping the plug. I have posted this query on a Seat forum but haven't received any info. yet. I don't suppose any Seat / VW mechanics would be casting an eye over this? ;)

    Its a special tool


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