Maybe a silly question but what is the proper way to remove the spark plugs in a VW Golf MK4 1.6s engine non 16v. Its a 1999.

It has the inlet manifold in the way! Now do i remove this or is there a way to do it without reomving it?

 

Can't remember.....but sometimes theres small cutouts in the manifold inbetween each runner so that you can fit an extension through then put the plug socket on.

 

i work for a vw main dealer, the plugs are a pain but it can be done without removing the manifold if you disconect the multiplugs on 1 and 4 injectors

 

Also helps if you have the bendy sparkplug tool... i dont think you can get in there with a standard socket and wobbly extension from what i can remember..

Complete pain the in arse...

 

It looks like a shit of a job tbh.

Cant beleive they make something as simple as changing the sparks so awkward

 

All done.

Wasn't to bad a job either but i think it would have been impossible without a universal joint or similar.

Thanks for the advice guys

 

wank job - which is why they used to (still do?) specifly multi electrode plugs.