Are these signs I need new plugs?

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3t3p
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Are these signs I need new plugs?

Post by 3t3p »

My R is coming up to 39,000 miles.

No idea If the plugs were replaced by VW dealer when it was serviced before sale.

Last few weeks at times the engine can take a few more cranks than before to start. At the most 1-1.25s to fire up.
But not on every ignition and of course its winter so put it down to temps.

Car doesn't missfire and idling is smooth.
The car doesn't seem as savagely fast as when I got it but put that down to getting used to the power.

Then I read on the R at any rate plugs are due a change at 40k and can wear fairly quickly anyway?

What are peoples experiences?

OEM plugs the way to go or Bosch/NGK iridium/platinum?
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I drive a: Scirocco R
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Options: R - APR Stage 2+, Milltek cat back no resonated, Peron Intercooler, Forge hoses, Anti-Lift Kit, RS4 FPRV, VWR Induction, VWR Springs, GFB DV+, NGK Iridium plugs. Cup Spoiler and Maxton Splitter, Side skirts and diffuser.
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Re: Are these signs I need new plugs?

Post by Tymondo »

Sorry to bring up a really old thread. Did you change the plugs and if so notice any difference?
Scirocco R Build thread -> http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/ ... 13&t=23485" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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I drive a: Scirocco R
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Re: Are these signs I need new plugs?

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They were changed eventually at major service and made no difference.

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Tymondo
Posts: 149
Joined: Tue Apr 23, 2013 7:49 pm
I drive a: Scirocco R
In: Deep Black
With a: Manual box
Options: R - APR Stage 2+, Milltek cat back no resonated, Peron Intercooler, Forge hoses, Anti-Lift Kit, RS4 FPRV, VWR Induction, VWR Springs, GFB DV+, NGK Iridium plugs. Cup Spoiler and Maxton Splitter, Side skirts and diffuser.
GT TDI - Now sold
Location: Northants

Re: Are these signs I need new plugs?

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Thanks a lot
Scirocco R Build thread -> http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/ ... 13&t=23485" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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