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Heavily worn or damaged ignition wires place your engine at risk of cylinder misfire. When one or more cylinders misfire, power declines dramatically, and the safety of each engine component is instantly compromised. By replacing each spark plug wire in one servicing, the probability of this catastrophic consequence is significantly reduced. Karlyn has developed a Spark Plug Wire Set for your MKIII Golf VR6 that installs the same as the factory set, utilizing stock lengths for a clean engine bay.

Protect your valuable alloy wheels from damage; use Protecta lug bolt sockets from Schwaben. Each of the three common socket sizes comes wrapped in a protective plastic sleeve that shields the wheel bolt holes from damage caused when regular steel sockets are used to remove and install wheels. Available in regular and extended-reach sets, these burly 1/2-inch drive six-point sockets come in a handy carry case, and are color-coded by size. Don't risk an expensive wheel repair; keep a set of Protecta Sockets in your tool box.

Discreet, unobtrusive design modifications are what vintage VW tuners thrive on. The more discreet the change, the higher the yield in style and originality. US-spec MKII Golfs arrived with less substantive angular rear bumpers, along with a host of other design let-downs. ECS now makes it easy to restore some European design sensibility to your MKII with the Bremmen Parts rear bumper kit. The look is attainable at a price you can afford, and features the same texture and color as your original bumper.

Eliminate those drab rubber pedals in your VW and upgrade to these ECS Tuning replacements. ECS Tuning is proud to introduce our own line of performance pedals. An affordable and easy way to upgrade the looks and functionality of your interior. Brushed aluminum looks give an attractive reflective finish while the rubber inserts give your foot solid pedal feel in any weather conditions.

The MKIV VW's came from the factory with a poor glove box design. Instead of replacing the broken unit with a used part that is bound to fail again, fix the problem permanently with the updated Glove Box Lid with redesigned hinge. The part is an exact color match for your vehicle, and because it's an OEM part, fitment and quality are guaranteed.

Sometimes a gift card feels like a cop-out, especially when it's for someone you love. Car enthusiasts, however, know that the only real barrier to the complete expression of their love for the automobile is cash to make it all happen. Sending some funds to devote to his prized machine is as heart-felt as it gets for a serious car guy. Physical cards are available in $10, $25, $50, and $100 denominations, while the convenient Virtual Cards range from $5-$1000.

Call them orange. Call them amber. Call them ugly. OE amber marker lights look old in a hurry and don't match up well with some car colors. Side marker assemblies from ECS Tuning with clear or smoked lenses and a smooth or rough finish give your MKIV side markers a sleek, new look. Pop in a set today, and dump the frump for a sure-fire styling upgrade.

Plastic coolant connections are consistently subjected to thermal cycling, and can weaken and become brittle with age. Considering the importance of adequate engine cooling, coolant fitting upgrades are always a wise investment. ECS has brought you a cast-aluminum replacement for the plastic coolant split pipe on the MKIV 1.8T. This highly failure-prone fitting can be responsible for a sudden, major coolant leak – over-heating engine internals, causing catastrophic damage. The ECS coolant split pipe will withstand excessive abuse, restoring faith in your cooling system.

Fresh coolant is paramount to safe & reliable engine operation. The process of bleeding the air out of your cooling system during a coolant refresh is tedious & therefore often neglected. ECS offers a highly convenient solution to the tedium & frustration associated with coolant servicing – the Schwaben Coolant Evacuation Kit. Insert the tool into the radiator service neck, attach the included Venturi adapter & allow the system to reach 25 psi, drawing out the vacuum. Use the same tool to fill your radiator, allowing the pressure to resume to 0 psi, completing the procedure.

Cool enough for show, light enough for go. ECS Tuning lightweight crank pulleys have long been a favorite with enthusiasts looking for a fast, affordable performance tweak. Our black anodized drive pulleys spool up faster than heavier stock cast pulleys, for quicker throttle response. Sometimes, less is more.

Large, aggressive brake rotors are a more poignant design statement than common body styling changes. The quiet power expressed in over-sized brakes can be difficult to bring to your car - factory limitations on the MKIV Golf TDI must first be removed by addressing several components. ECS has assembled a thorough Spindle Conversion Kit, making a brake rotor upgrade possible in one complete package. Every part for the conversion is included: OEM spindles with bearing housings, OEM bearings, OEM hubs, new ball joints, an ABS speed ring, and steering knuckle installation hardware.

The Schwaben oil filter housing drain tool takes the mess out of oil changes. Thread the drain adapter into the bottom of the filter housing to drain the oil before removing it. The long flexible tube directs drain oil into your catch can to prevent spillage. Engineered and designed in house to deliver a trouble and mess-free oil change every time.

The impact driver is a fast and effective way to remove tight or corroded screws and bolts, reducing the chance of rounding off--or rounding out--the fastener head. Insert a slotted or Phillips head screwdriver bit into the driver. Place the screwdriver bit into screw head, and strike the driver with a hammer. The impact drives the bit inward as it rotates the screw, breaking it loose. Reverse the tool to tighten fasteners. For stubborn bolts, remove the black screwdriver bit adapter head, and replace it with any 3/8 - inch drive socket.

Having the right tools for the job at hand always makes your project much easier and less time consuming. The Schwaben VAG Connector Removal Tool is an Audi/VW owner's best friend. The tool fits directly on the push & pull style VAG connector and gives just the perfect amount of leverage to release the connector and not break the tab. This style connector is often found on mass air flow (MAF) sensor, coil packs, headlights/fog lights, level sensors, and countless other parts. A large ergonomic ball that fits into your palm is also fitted on the end of the tool for extra grip.

The performance of your turbocharger is an excellent indicator of overall engine health and your car's ability to make power. Manfiold boost pressure is a metric that should always be at the center of your attention. ECS supplies an excellent range of boost monitoring options for your MKIV 1.8T, from analog vent-mounted boost gauges, to digital interfaces that display an unprecedented level of vehicle metrics. Take a look at the ECS options and weigh them against your particular needs - you'll likely find a superb product that perfectly suits your VW.

Make sure your plugs are firing at voltage levels that ensure optimal combustion and peak performance. If your old coils are tired and unable to do the job, an ignition service kit from ECS Tuning will put some zap in the gap when you need it most. Our ignition service kits are easy to install and come with everything you need to restore secondary ignition efficiency firing at voltage levels sure to get the most from each and every power stroke.

For over 35 years, Escort has been a leader in high-performance radar and laser detectors. Offering advanced features of convenience such as GPS, Bluetooth, and cell phone integration, as well as clever performance features like all-band ultimate radar/laser protection, 'instant on', and laser shifters, Escort radar detectors are the pinnacle of protection for the automotive enthusiast. ECS Tuning is proud to be your authorized dealer of Escort products, the most intelligent solution for discerning drivers.

An often overlooked piece when maintaining the suspension of your vehicle is the strut mount. Being the part that connects the strut to the body of the car the strut mount is a vital part to how your vehicle handles on the road. Strut mounts should be replaced each time the strut assembly is replaced due to age or wear. Another sign the mount has gone is that there is a clunking sound from wheel wells while driving.

If you're beginning to notice oil drips on the ground, a burning oil smell or smoke from underneath the hood, a leaking valve cover gasket or camshaft tensioner gasket may be the culprit. A common gasket to leak on VAG engines, the valve cover gasket is nothing to ignore. Don't forget to always replace the camshaft tensioner gasket at the same time as these are also prone to leaking. A small amount of RTV silicone is not included, but recommended in several transitional areas of the cylinder head valve cover rail.

Your OEM plastic hood pull release was an unfortunate design that could break at any moment and usually at the worst possible time. A broken hood pull will leave your hood shut in the secondary position, making it frustrating to try and get open. Replace your fragile plastic hood pull release with an attractive, durable, billet aluminum hood pull from ECS Tuning. Far stronger than the factory piece, the black anodized ECS hood pull will outlast any factory comparison.

A commonly damaged part on your 1.8T. Keep dirt and other debris from your engine oil by replacing your engine oil dipstick tube and safely check your engine oil level. Better still, replace your funnel now, before it breaks. It's just a matter of time.

Don't settle for less when you go low. Get the best selling sport springs in the H&R catalog with expertly matched shocks and struts.. H&R progressive sport springs lower your car for a muscular look and improved performance, without the bone-jarring ride associated with skateboards and no-name springs. The struts and shocks are built with lowered suspensions in mind, giving you the best of performance and quality. Great look. Improved performance. Ride quality you can live with.

Clogged or dirty cabin air filters can significantly reduce airflow from the cabin vents, as well as introduce allergens into the cabin air stream. By filtering out dust and dirt, those contaminants don't make it into your HVAC system, making everything work easier and cleaner. ECS carries a wide array of cabin filters for your MKIV.

Make sure your plugs are firing at voltage levels that ensure optimal combustion and peak performance. If your old coils are tired and unable to do the job, an ignition service kit from ECS Tuning will put some zap in the gap when you need it most. Our ignition service kits are easy to install and come with everything you need to restore secondary ignition efficiency firing at voltage levels sure to get the most from each and every power stroke.

The belly pans provided for modern Volkswagens have always appeared to be under-engineered, out of place, cost-cutting parts. Many enthusiasts have chosen to run their cars without this protective cover entirely. This decision, however, ignores the unfortunate reality that the belly pan protects several critical engine and drivetrain components. ECS has a much more sensible solution – The Street Shield Skid Plate features corrosion resistant, air-ventilated, 3/16” thick 5052 aluminum, with black zinc-coated steel hardware, offering complete engine undercarriage protection.

ECS has assembled a thorough, high-performance rear brake upgrade kit for the VW MKIII Golf. Instead of sourcing a myriad of parts and hoping you have the correct components for a quality install, the ECS kit offers you all the necessary hardware, accessories, and lubricants in one package. Hawk HPS Pads and ECS rotors form the core of this premium upgrade; a Vaico bearing kit, Genuine VW caliper carrier bolts, TRW Guide pin boots, and LiquiMoly wheel bearing grease create the perfect performance brake upgrade.

A failed air injection pump is more than a noisy annoyance. Bad pumps store a fault code and turn on your check engine light, a sure way to fail your local emissions test. Dying pumps don't go quietly. As they fail, they make a loud buzzing noise, audible shortly after a cold engine start up; continuing for a minute or so after that. Our secondary air pump can put your air injection system back to normal, eliminate all that racket, and turn off that pesky dash light.

The Golf comes with an excellent handling package, but there's always room for improvement. Let H&R up your game with suspension products that pick up where VW left off. Made in Germany, H&R sport springs, sway bars, and adjustable coilovers are built on decades of experience designing world class suspension upgrades; then manufactured to old world standards where "excellence" is more than just a word.

If you're looking to replace your thermostat don't forget to also replace your hardware and housing. Over time these can become weak due to the constant heating and cooling. Also, check our large selection of cooling parts and coolant--both Genuine and aftermarket brands.

The MKIV Golf comes with an excellent handling package, but there's always room for improvement. Let H&R up your game with suspension products that pick up where VW left off. Made in Germany, H&R sport springs, sway bars, and adjustable coilovers are built on decades of experience designing world class suspension upgrades; then manufactured to old world standards where "excellence" is more than just a word.