I have also just started having this problem with my 2.0 16v, I am about to put in a new set of plugs The stock ones from bosch (thanks jonas) I'll let you know if there is any improvement -- To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe scirocco-l" to majordomo@scirocco.org. If you experience other problems, email: scirocco-l-probs@scirocco.org