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Spark Plugs

SPARK PLUG TYPE

Application

Bosch

Champion

1.8L

W7DTC

⁽¹⁾ N7BYC

2.1L

W7CO

N 288

⁽¹⁾	Golf and Jetta use N8GY spark plugs.

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Gap: In. (mm)

Toprque: Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Cabriolet & Jetta

.028-.036 (.71-.91)

15 (20)

Fox, Golf, Golf GT

.027-.035 (.69-.89)

⁽¹⁾ 14 (19)

Vanagon

.019-.031

15 (20)

⁽¹⁾	On Fox models, torque to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).

Fig 1: 1.8L Firing Order & Distributor Rotation

G61195

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Fig 2: 2.1L Firing Order & Distributor Rotation

G46288

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