2.0 8v engine

[mattosmond 0]

hi guys,

where my four leads go into my distributor, one of them has snapped what is inside at the end that meets the distributor. half of the item is in the wire and the other in the distributor.Is it a spark plug or what? how can i fix this?

cheers

matt

[Jim 2]

Just buy a new distributor cap and some new ignition leads - shouldn't break the bank.

[mattosmond 0]

is this all easy to fit? and where is it best to get it from GSF, euro car parts or stealers......

cheers,

[jazzdevil 0]

if you go to Euro Car Parts at least you can tell them which car & engine you have - just ask for a distributor cap and set of HT leads for a [what ever year] 2L 8v Golf... fitting's an easy job - you can pm me if you want someone on hand to walk you through it though.

[mattosmond 0]

thanks jazzdevil. i am going to buy the bits today, then fit this evening... how long do you reckon it will take.......... it doesn't look too hard..... do the leads just push on- pull off of the spark plugs and dizzy cap.......

[jazzdevil 0]

nope, it's a breeze... PM'd you my mobile no. so we can sort it later today if you like.

[mattosmond 0]

cheers, jazzdevil.

matt

[vr6storm 0]

take a note of which lead goes where too.................and try and replace them 1 by 1

[Supercharged 2]

Note the dealer will sell a single lead if needed but if they've not been done in your ownership then I'd buy new...

 

Beware of ECP leads - absolute cack...

 

The Quantum ones (VW's replacement) have now been re-designed and are better apparently but i've yet to try a set...

[mattosmond 0]

Thanks all for your advice. a BIG thanks to Jazzdevil for meeting me at german swedish and french and fitting them for me, whilst i watched and learnt for next time. Top bloke, cheers :)

[mattosmond 0]

PS very jealous of his lovely black vr,,,,,,, sweeeeeet......