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Spark Plug Removal on a VW Polo

fender
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I have a 2003 1.2 liter VW Polo.

I can't for the life of me remove the spark plugs. They must be quite a small size as even my smaller plug spanner cannot do the job.

I find it hard to understand how such a simple is rendered so difficult by VW. Can anyone suggest what size plug spanner is required?

Thanks.

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  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 33,025 Forumite
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    Probably a 16mm plug spanner. Take the lead off and shine a light down there.

    You may need to remove the top cover (4 bolts), You may need a long bar also.

    Make sure you gap them correctly, Dont just take them out the packet and fit them.
    They will fit many cars so need to be gapped correctly.
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  • s_b
    s_b Posts: 4,464 Forumite
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    i want to know how many plugs you bought for germanys finest:D
  • As I understand it, the VW started out as the Arbeitnehmerwaschmaschine (Peoples washing machine) but they couldn't cure the vibration problem, so the just fitted bigger wheels and changed the marketing strategy. :D
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