VW Polo 1.0 W reg (2000) - No.1 spark plug keeps burning out! - Wyngate

No.1 spark plug keeps burning out. I have replaced it 4 times in 9 months and the mechanic seems bewildered!!! Has anyone any suggestions?

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VW Polo 1.0 W reg (2000) - No.1 spark plug keeps burning out! - Peter D

This is usually caused by a failed inlet cam follower and causes the cylinder to run weak and overhead the plug. Serious carbon deposits on the valve stem can also cause this as does a burned out/chipped exhaust valve as during the compression stroke a lot the fuel mixture is forced out before ignition. Do a compression test and post back with the numbers. Regards Peter