1998 2.0 Sparkplugs look impossible

91celicaFB · 10-20-2005, 10:44 PM

Hey again...
Im looking into changing the spark plugs and wires on my 2.0 1998 NB. After taking the cover off,,, it looks impossible. It seems as if I have to take off the intake manifold!?!
I need to change my plugs asap. My 1st cylinder wire is screwed up, it sparks to the head sometimes!

Can anyone help me out... Or is there a site illustrating or helping out with changing plugs. Not even alldata.com had it!!
thanks

boschmann · 10-22-2005, 11:48 AM

It is possible to do w/o removing the upper intake plenum. Of course it requires a universal type swivel & an extension. Make sure the new plugs aren't crossthreaded before trying to tighten with a ratchet.

91celicaFB · 10-22-2005, 01:24 PM

So I just need to play around with swivels and extensions to get them out? No proper way or easier way!?!
My wires need to be replaced... Any easy methods or good performance brands for a 2.0??
thanks~!

fozzy18 · 10-25-2005, 03:56 AM

hey if you want a nice detailed way to change your spark plugs just send me your mail add. and I will send you the pdf file on how to take the off, i used it and it took me about 30 min for four spark plugs very good how to

91celicaFB · 10-25-2005, 08:47 PM

Hey, my e-mail is Importengineer69@aol.com
Any help would be appriciated... Alldata.com doesnt even have anything to help... They're supposed to have ANYthing and EVERYthing on cars.... They e-mailed me back saying im S.O.L. because the manufactures didnt say how to...
Thanks!!!
*my car drives like CRAP~

jimp7 · 11-16-2005, 12:37 PM

Fozzy, I am facing teh same new beetle challenge would love a copy of that PDF on teh plug removal. Thanks, jpuzan@nexussystems.com

jones_r · 11-21-2005, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fozzy18

hey if you want a nice detailed way to change your spark plugs just send me your mail add. and I will send you the pdf file on how to take the off, i used it and it took me about 30 min for four spark plugs very good how to

Would you send me a copy of the pdf file on spark plug removable? I would like to review it before tangling with this job.

Thanks,

Rod Jones
Issaquah, WA

maxxxx · 12-12-2005, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fozzy18

hey if you want a nice detailed way to change your spark plugs just send me your mail add. and I will send you the pdf file on how to take the off, i used it and it took me about 30 min for four spark plugs very good how to

The first time I changed the plugz on my wife's beetle it took me close to an hour and a half! Granted I was trying to be careful, but even given that it took forever.

Needless to say I would love a copy of that PDF if you get a chance. I'll send you my e-mail address directly (spam/security reasons).

thanks in advance,
Joe

xbe747 · 10-10-2006, 11:31 PM

If you are still out there Fozzy18, I too would love a copy of the PDF. I have sent a copy of this message to your E-Mail.

hako · 10-12-2006, 08:20 AM

I don't think this bloke is still there as I asked for a copy a year or so ago. Have read elsewhere that you need to be very careful when pulling the wires and that the inner 2 plugs are actually angled which makes them not too hard to remove with the right socket.

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