mattkh 0 Posted May 19, 2008 Hi I need a picture of the inside of 1.8 16v ignition lead plug end. I cannot see what grabs the neck of the plug. If it is just a sit on top, then surely warm weather can cause misfires. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveo29 0 Posted May 20, 2008 why do you think warm weather would cause a plug lead to make it misfire? gets pretty warm in there year round when the engine is running dont have a pic but its much the same as any other lead...clips onto the top of the plug and the rubber part is a snug fit in the head Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flusted 0 Posted May 20, 2008 some just push in (ealry ones) later 1s have like a thread in the middle of the dizzy cap that the lead clips too if that makes sense Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattkh 0 Posted May 20, 2008 some just push in (ealry ones) later 1s have like a thread in the middle of the dizzy cap that the lead clips too if that makes sense Hi Thanks. The dizzy end of the lead has a wire clip that I can see. This clip grabs the neck of the 'thread-in-the-middle-of-the-dizzy'. But I cant see any such clip on the plug end of the lead. If you can confirm the plug end of the lead with a photo, that will be great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colinstubbs 0 Posted May 21, 2008 What a total b@stard to photograph!!!! How's this, doesn't really show much, not much room for an angle shot! Plug end.JPG[/attachment:zv1osl4w] Plug lead reseats with an audiable 'click!' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattkh 0 Posted May 21, 2008 Hi Thank you. Is it the 6inch deep lead from a 16valver. If it is ,what brand are the leads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colinstubbs 0 Posted May 22, 2008 Vw leads from a 1990 1.8 16v. Yeah the deep-down inside buggers! If you're going to replace them OEM is probably your best bet, they'll be around £80 a set but apparently better quality than non-original leads. Mine's on its second set in 178,000 miles! You pays ya money etc......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites