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Spark Plugs

SPARK PLUG TYPE

Application

Bosch

Champion

1.8L

W7DTC

⁽¹⁾ N7BYC

1.8L (16-Valve)

F6DTC

N/A

2.1L

W7CO

N 288

⁽¹⁾	Golf and Jetta use N8GY.

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Gap In. (mm)

Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

1.8L

Cabriolet

.032 (.81)

⁽¹⁾

Fox, Golf Jetta

.028 (.71)

⁽²⁾ 14 (22)

1.8L (16-Valve)

.031 (.79)

15 (21)

2.1L

.028 (.71)

14 (20)

⁽¹⁾	Specification not available.

⁽²⁾	Fox tightening torque is 17 ft. lbs. (23 N.m).

Fig 1: 1.8L Firing Order & Distributor Rotation

G61195

Fig 2: 2.1L Firing Order & Distributor Rotation

G46288