Changing Spark Plugs (Felicia 1.3 GLi)

IFA W50 · 13-07-2008, 17:15

This is going to seem a daft question how does one change the spark plugs on a Felicia 1.3 GLi Estate (MPI Engine)?

To be more specific as I am not 'mechanically minded' there is instead of the usual individual HT leads leading to to each spark plug a metal 'bridge' across the spark plugs.

Logically speaking I would have thought this would be easy to remove by simply pulling away from the plugs; however this seems easier said than done.

The 'bridge' seems well and truly fixed to the tops of the plugs.
Can a bit of pressure be exerted to remove this part from the plugs?

Any solutions?

Many thanks
IFA W50

Lummox · 13-07-2008, 18:24

You have to unbolt it first, usually two 5mm allen key bolts.

bobob · 13-07-2008, 19:15

The metal 'bridge' is the ignition transformer commonly known as a coil pack
as Lummox said, bolted on, the allen bolts are on the bottom face under the two domed lumps.

IFA W50 · 24-07-2008, 23:27

Many Thanks Bobbob & Lummox,

I had great fun trying to remove one of the bolts as the head of one of them was badly chewed up.

After spending a good couple of hours trying to free it I decided it was time to call in a mechanic.

Thankfully he managed to free the stubborn bolt and the plugs are now changed.

Once again thanks for your help.

IFA W50

KenONeill · 25-07-2008, 12:58

A couple of tips for the next time you hit an issue like that:-
1) PlusGas dismantling lubricant - accept no substitutes. It might get a part-chewed head to move decently.
2) A Gatorgrip socket. Only use this for dismantling though!

13-07-2008, 17:15	#1
IFA W50 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Changing Spark Plugs (Felicia 1.3 GLi) This is going to seem a daft question how does one change the spark plugs on a Felicia 1.3 GLi Estate (MPI Engine)? To be more specific as I am not 'mechanically minded' there is instead of the usual individual HT leads leading to to each spark plug a metal 'bridge' across the spark plugs. Logically speaking I would have thought this would be easy to remove by simply pulling away from the plugs; however this seems easier said than done. The 'bridge' seems well and truly fixed to the tops of the plugs. Can a bit of pressure be exerted to remove this part from the plugs? Any solutions? Many thanks IFA W50

13-07-2008, 18:24	#2
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,137 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 468 Posts	Re: Changing Spark Plugs (Felicia 1.3 GLi) You have to unbolt it first, usually two 5mm allen key bolts. __________________ MK2 Golf GTi - APX 225bhp 1.8T - Emerald K3 - Quaife ATB - VR6 Widetrack - VR6 brakes front and rear - Neuspeed ARBs - Speedline alloys - H+R coilovers - Powerflex bushes - Helix clutch G60 flywheel - Adjustable solid top mounts - Custom engine bay - Tornado Motorsport MSA cage - and lots lots more.

24-07-2008, 23:27	#4
IFA W50 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Changing Spark Plugs (Felicia 1.3 GLi) Many Thanks Bobbob & Lummox, I had great fun trying to remove one of the bolts as the head of one of them was badly chewed up. After spending a good couple of hours trying to free it I decided it was time to call in a mechanic. Thankfully he managed to free the stubborn bolt and the plugs are now changed. Once again thanks for your help. IFA W50

25-07-2008, 12:58	#5
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally somewhere in Scotland! Posts: 9,304 Thanks: 43 Thanked 432 Times in 426 Posts	Re: Changing Spark Plugs (Felicia 1.3 GLi) A couple of tips for the next time you hit an issue like that:- 1) PlusGas dismantling lubricant - accept no substitutes. It might get a part-chewed head to move decently. 2) A Gatorgrip socket. Only use this for dismantling though!

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