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fatboyxyz123 Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·

#887656
HI

I bough some B5ES plugs but the HT leads I have won't fit on the end.

Previously the cap on the spark plug has crewed off to reveal a threaded end that the lead fits.

These plugs the end is molded so it is too big!

Any ideas / suggestions?

silver Dangerous when poked

2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#887665
I buy B5HS
Keeping it real !

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#887670
fatboyxyz123 wrote:HI

I bough some B5ES plugs but the HT leads I have won't fit on the end.

Previously the cap on the spark plug has crewed off to reveal a threaded end that the lead fits.

These plugs the end is molded so it is too big!

Any ideas / suggestions?
YEP
wrong plugs
that is why the bits don't come off...
BOSCH BERU or NGK B5HS or DENSO W16FS

and You didn't buy your plugs from a VW Parts Shop did you?

Best to buy from a VW parts shop
they know as they sell VW parts every day...

Many Car parts shops just substitute a Plug to one they think is close enough... as VW plugs are no longer Big sellers..

cheers

LEE
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

bugzla Custom Title Time!

1,164 posts · joined Jun 2007 ·

#887692
ive never seen them not come off before .......................... well you learn something new every day

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#887695
bugzla wrote:ive never seen them not come off before .......................... well you learn something new every day
plugs to suit late model cars now have the top part made as one piece not individual..

My Beetle uses leads that use the caps... lol
and they do come lose.. lol

LEE
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

mnsKmobi Wolfsburg Wizard

589 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#887833
fatboyxyz123 wrote:HI

I bough some B5ES plugs but the HT leads I have won't fit on the end.

Previously the cap on the spark plug has crewed off to reveal a threaded end that the lead fits.

These plugs the end is molded so it is too big!

Any ideas / suggestions?
Get spark plug leads made up that have the right fitting for those plugs.

fatboyxyz123 Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·

#887945
Thanks guys - I normally would buy my gear from a VW shop - but I happened to be in a supercheap and googled which plugs to buy :-(

AA003 Custom Title Time!

1,189 posts · joined Oct 2011 ·

#888006
mnsKmobi wrote:Get spark plug leads made up that have the right fitting for those plugs.
Wouldn't it be cheaper to get the correct plugs?

It is very hard to get suitable leads for an air cooled motor for those plugs.
I read it on samba, so it must be correct.

Sometimes Volkswagen dealers sell spare parts. Amazing isn't it!😂

mnsKmobi Wolfsburg Wizard

589 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#888040
AA003 wrote:
mnsKmobi wrote:Get spark plug leads made up that have the right fitting for those plugs.
Wouldn't it be cheaper to get the correct plugs?

It is very hard to get suitable leads for an air cooled motor for those plugs.
Definitely cheaper to get the correct plugs, but it is possible to get the leads made up.

AA003 Custom Title Time!

1,189 posts · joined Oct 2011 ·

#888044
mnsKmobi wrote:but it is possible to get the leads made up.
The problem is the ends at the spark plug. I've seen a lot of engines destroyed because of spark plug leads from Repco, Bursons etc.
I read it on samba, so it must be correct.

Sometimes Volkswagen dealers sell spare parts. Amazing isn't it!😂