skinnyman9000 0 Posted July 3, 2008 This is the first time im going to service my valver myself, mainly because i want to make sure that only the best components are used, so basically i just need to know what i need. Im after some good HT leads, spark plugs and oil. Anything else? and where is the best place to go? Any help is appreciated guys. Also, how easy is it to change the gearbox oil? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted July 3, 2008 This is the first time im going to service my valver myself, mainly because i want to make sure that only the best components are used, so basically i just need to know what i need. Im after some good HT leads, spark plugs and oil. Anything else? and where is the best place to go? Any help is appreciated guys. Also, how easy is it to change the gearbox oil? GSF leads seem fine, the Beru ones I got from them are still fine after about 10 years I've always used Bosch F6DTC triple electrode plugs on mine GSF FUCHS Titan XTR 10/40 semi synthetic seems to work fine + a genuine filter (from GSF again but VAG are about the same price) Gearbox oil really needs a 17mm allen socket and a breaker bar to undo the fill and drain holes if they've never been undone before, VW's own fully synthetic oil has worked very well in mine IRO 25 quid for 2 Litres (2x1L bottles) or redline MT90 gets good reviews in the 02A box, and ideally you'll need about a metre of tubing to fill the new oil or it's a real PITA dizzy cap and rotor arm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mariojoshi 1 Posted July 3, 2008 Personally... VAG spec leads, NGK plugs, VAG Synta Silver 10w 40 and a VAG filter Oh.. and a good old coolant flush with some G12+ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted July 3, 2008 Personally... VAG spec leads, NGK plugs, VAG Synta Silver 10w 40 and a VAG filter Oh.. and a good old coolant flush with some G12+ ^^ what mariojoshi said. Also an air filter, maybe even a fuel filter imo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyman9000 0 Posted July 5, 2008 Well i popped down my local parts dealer last night and order some NGK plugs, VAG ht leads, VAG oil and air filter, and the recommended oil. So hopefully it'll be servicing time next weekend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
staffs_til_i_die 0 Posted July 5, 2008 Keep us posted on how you get on, as I'm interested in doing mine as it's not running 100%. You could also clean the ISV (drown it in carb cleaner) and the MAF meter (but be gentle as it's delicate). Also check your brake fluid, power steering fluid, etc. etc. There's a guide in the wiki about changing the gear box oil. Doing mine next week: http://the-corrado.net/wiki/index.php/G ... oil_change Also check out these: http://the-corrado.net/wiki/index.php/1 ... eplacement http://the-corrado.net/wiki/index.php/Servicing_guide http://the-corrado.net/wiki/index.php/E ... ter_change http://the-corrado.net/wiki/index.php/16v_Tuning_Guide Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
