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Old 29th November 2021, 12:22   #10
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Originally Posted by Ginger Teddy View Post
I have removed the plugs this morning and find they are all covered in oil ...
I take it that all four are affected Paul? You're certain that it's oil and they're not wet with fuel?
Anyway, I'd say that you've found the reason for the engine struggling to start. Don't buy any more parts until you've found the cause of the contaminated plugs. If all four are affected I'd suspect the turbo rather than the head gasket.
Perhaps you could check the inlet manifold for oil, what do the 1.8T experts think?

Simon
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