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• warm hard start
  Historical mailing list - earl j. smith
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 20:42:35 -0700
  ...Normally, plugs are the acceptable brownish color. Today after trying four times to start, pulled the cover and plugs on driver side. Both were...
• slightly oily plugs
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 09:39:45 -0600
  ...Maybe my plugs will turn that nice gray-brown color soon. Warren 88 Westy "Billy Bones" (we've signed Articles) 87 GL "Long John"
• problems with bosch platinum spark plugs
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Apr 96 18:16:09 EDT
  ...i understand the platinums tend to run a little richer..what should i do, go back to regular bosch plugs...adjust the carb? what...
• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs EAT BABY
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sat, 13 May 2000 07:43:39 -0400
  ...It has been said by a few mechanics directly to me that the Waterboxer engines "eat" spark plugs. That is, you should change them...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 10:00:18 -0700
  ...Any way you could post pics of the plugs? > > Your O2 sensor isn't the problem. There's no way it could make only...
• Re: spark plug upgrades.....3 electrode for 1.9L and 4 electrode for 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 15:08:02 -0800
  ok all, I have the Bosch plug wires and the 3 prong plugs, QUESTION: Do you find installing the extra tip that comes with...
• Re: Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Tieitup
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:37:04 -0600
  ...good time to inspect fuel hoses!), clean the plugs, put it back > together, put in new gas, run it, clean the plugs again (if...
• Re: Bosch 4 Tip Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 15 Jul 2012 10:50:55 -0400
  ...about these, I somehow got the > impression the part # on these plugs was 4477, but when I went to my FLAPS > that number was...
• Re: Bosch (was Fuel Injectors)
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 21:10:30 -0600
  A LONG time ago, John Muir (correct?) wrote in the idiots' quide to the beetle (?) that the threads on Bosch plugs were more likely...
• Queer Diesel Glow Plug Behavior
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 08:46:25 -0700
  ...When I let it sit a few the plugs come on and Motorious fires right up. Is there a way to adjust the "turn...
• Lousy Cigarette Lighter Plugs was inverter lighter plug cable?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 31 Aug 2006 08:19:09 -0700
  Frank made a good point about the poor connection we get with cigarette lighter plugs. They tend to be loose, provide a high resistance...
• Re: Help please?
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Sat, 26 Jul 2003 18:01:46 -0400
  Sorry, gapped the plugs to .028 -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of David Maurio Sent: Saturday...
• Re: Starting a bus that's been sitting for 6 mos.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 11:39:30 -0700
  "crank the engine with the starter with the plugs out until oil pressure is achieved" My thoughts exactly. You may want to change the...
• Re: Platinum Spark Plugs for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
  Sun, 27 Apr 1997 11:10:25 GMT
  ...On my '86 (rebuilt engine) they performed WORSE than the stock, single electrode bosch plugs. My $0.02 - Frank In reference to your message...
• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 12 May 2000 15:37:46 -0700
  ...When I put in the Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs >(single pole) the RPMs went up 500 with NO other changes to the engine. >just...
• Re: hard starting - cylinder cutting out -87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 19:44:55 -0600
  ...My > first thought is to replace the spark plugs but I fear stripping the threads > since its cold now in Indiana. Any input would...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Herb Harmison
  Mon, 10 Jul 95 21:54:57 CDT
  7/10/95 You can get platinum plugs at K-Mart for $8/4. I put in K- Mart's(Bosch) number 4116 which...
• Re: Door panel plugs
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Fri, 4 May 2007 23:04:25 -0400
  On Fri, 4 May 2007 10:07:06 -0600, David Etter <detter@MAIL.AURACOM.COM> wrote: >The rear door takes 19 plugs. I went...
• Re: Which side has internal Head leak...air being blown into cooing system
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sun, 13 Jun 1999 09:26:03 -0700
  ...Which side has internal Head leak...air being blown into > cooing system > > > - > > > >Can one tell by the condition of the spark plugs, which head...
• Re: Recommended spark plugs for WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 19:05:05 -0500
  ...I used these and noticed better idle and smoother running over regular Bosch plugs. On 12/1/08, John Meeks <vanagon@gmail.com> wrote...
• Re: Recommended spark plugs for WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 21:18:56 -0600
  ...Recommended spark plugs for WBX? >I ended up ordering the W7CC plugs. Cheap, and at least I'll have 4 the > same. I checked...
• Re: Slow throttle response on 90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 22:07:54 -0800
  ...I too thought it was a vacuum leak (as yours probably has.) Mine turned out to be a set of A*tolite spark plugs...
• Re: Cut you sparkplugs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Garske
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 09:50:28 -0800
  Just go to any auto parts store and ask for their selection of multiple electrode plugs. This should elicit a greedy smile from the...
• Re: Aluminum in the threads
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sat, 25 May 2002 17:52:41 -0500
  ...I can't find anything in the Bentley manual that addresses proper torque for spark plugs. What do you use? Dave in KC 85...
• Amateur questions: Wrong spark plugs? Coolant corrosion?
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Dann
  Mon, 1 Aug 2011 01:08:42 -0800
  ...Also, I picked up a set of plugs when I bought the van (Bosch super plus WR7CC+). Should I have used these plugs instead...
• Re: 84 Westy Gas Mileage?
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Wed, 18 Sep 1996 07:18:56 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Another new coil, replaced, the, new plugs, with stock. Eric Zeno
• Re: 3 pronged spark plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 09:44:41 -0700
  ...91 vintage were supplied with tri-electrode Bosch W7DTC or WR7DTC plugs, which have a slightly longer reach. I've run them for years...
• Re: Re; Marvelous Mystery Oil, and stuck rings.
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 03:22:21 -0800
  ...Re; Marvelous Mystery Oil, and stuck rings. > Yo, Joltan! > Take the spark plugs out of the engine, > Load up each cylinder with Marvelous Mystery...
• Re: Tune Up Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jul 1997 03:43:49 EDT
  ...Gap your plugs at .028 - Autolite's way off base here. Use Bosch W7CC0 Plugs - wouldn't go near any other mfr. Joel Walker...
• Cold starts fouling plugs, was Plat Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 26 May 1999 10:59:16 -0700
  Fouled plugs can really be a problem on high mileage waterboxers, and on any engine that does mainly short trips. I recently had my...
• Re: Spark plug gap
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 20:30:26 -0500
  Ditto on Bosch 4477 plugs. They are listed at FLAPS as Volvo plugs. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia Mar 8, 2012 o godz...
• Re: [WetWesties] Aux Battery Charging Alternatives Question for the Electrical Gurus
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:30:50 -0700
  On 7/18/07, David Etter <detter@mail.auracom.com> wrote: > > There are heavy duty Cigar Lighter plugs and if you replace the 16...
• Re: 4 point Bosch Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 21:19:22 EST
  Tim, The number is: 4477 Robert
• Re: Fixed: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Dec 2014 16:02:38 -0800
  ...The fellow at the shop felt the plugs were quite old, 40-50K miles. According to my records, GoWesty installed NGK spark plugs in...
• Sparking plugs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 14:19:03 -0800
  ...The BMW's in particular really only liked Bosch plugs, hated NKG's [or loved em, ate up right up]. How long to they...
• Re: Starting problem with diesel
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 13:39:20 -0500
  ...This message takes for granted that you have checked that all your >glow >plugs are in good working order and your fuel filter and...
• Re: Stats and glow plugs. (fast glow plugs)
  Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
  Thu, 2 Feb 1995 14:47:07 -0500
  ...There is MORE to change than the plugs. The other required part(s) involved at least a new relay (probably time delay with a...
• Re: spark plugs, etc
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 22:21:53 +0000
  ...I personally remove my spark plugs every 15,000 miles, clean, regap or replace them and check the compression so I have no use...
• Touchy Topics
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:15:50 -0800
  ...I'll also be putting in new spark plugs. This is to get ready to take the van in for new tires. Does anyone...
• Re: Split fires
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sat, 15 Aug 1998 21:31:39 EDT
  In a message dated 98-08-15 13:29:23 EDT, you write: << for those who's had em; are split fire plugs a...
• Re: What Sparkplugs
  Historical mailing list - Dave C.
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 15:14:36 -0500
  ...Any reccomendations on > what plugs to buy. Also, I was reading in the Haynes about electrode > gap....do all plugs have to be adjusted...
• Re: Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 16 Jul 2000 06:46:23 EDT
  In a message dated 7/16/00 12:02:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << Spark plugs >> The Bosch W7DTC...
• Re: spark plugs: 8 plugs in a 4-banger!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 22:36:14 EDT
  ...You are supplied with a single HI output coil and a special distributor cap for the 009 that has 8 plugs for wires and...
• Re: starting after replacing glow plugs
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 06:22:13 -0800
  ...pump or valve timing, bad compression, worn pump,.... -Dana- Jim Snyder wrote: > > Hi > > I just changed the glow plugs on my '82 diesel Vanagon...
• Re: Cold Starting
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Wed, 12 Nov 2003 20:29:55 -0600
  ...This is because of the > >>>>plugs you put in. I've seen this a dozen times. Those plugs > >>>>have killed more coils than I...
• Re: Oil gallery plugs poping
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 11:00:06 -0800
  ...Oil gallery plugs poping > > In the last few weeks I have seen a number of posts about the main oil > gallery > plugs on the...
• Re: Never brag (and please help get my van started...)
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Mon, 9 Apr 2012 06:42:00 -0700
  ...I do have spark and all plugs were tan. But i believe Scott when he says "it's ofer a number of little things...
• Re: Recommended spark plugs for WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 19:36:09 -0500
  I ended up ordering the W7CC plugs. Cheap, and at least I'll have 4 the same. I checked and I currently have a...
• Westy water tank level indicator problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 8 Jul 2014 08:00:49 -0600
  '87 Westy Syncro--water tank level indicator uses the conductive plugs into the tank. It has worked fine--except for the "yellow goes to...
• removing air filter for tuneup
  Historical mailing list - sg
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 18:11:02 -0800
  ...removing the air filter assembly seems the easiest way to go for changing out plugs 1 and 2. the whole assembly pops out in...
• Re: Spark Plugs-EV
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Apr 1996 12:58:08 -0500 (EST)
  I got mine at the VW dealer. Ric
• Re: Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 7 May 2009 21:03:45 -0700
  Check the Archives - I think we just had a discussion on plugs. IIRC some liked the NGK, some the Bosch Platinum +4 On Thu...
• Re: need david's input on plugs and coils,bosch plugs
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 16:55:15 -0500
  At 11:47 AM 1/17/2003, gary hradek wrote: > I have to agree about the platinum plugs. I would >like David's39;s...
• Re: Bucking Engine
  Historical mailing list - Bill H.
  Sat, 1 May 2004 09:18:49 -0700
  Changed the spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap, rotor, air filter and fuel filter 13,000 miles ago. I think the O2 sensor...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sat, 12 Jun 2004 11:54:41 -0500
  ...That is why manufacturers are making plugs that last that long. They have to. Is everything warranted to 100,000 miles? On the vast...
• Re: Bosch Quad 4 Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 06:49:27 -0600
  ...Bosch Quad 4 Plugs > > Anyone use Bosch Quad 4 plugs in their van? The local stores = > (autozone/pep boys) dont carry them but I...
• Re: Idle / Plugs / Thanks!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 19:09:29 -0700
  ...Idle / Plugs / Thanks! > How can the Cold and Hot Idles be adjusted on my 81 Vanagon? It idles > really low, and today would not...
• Re: Smooth idle
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 May 2000 11:57:25 EDT
  ...This unit can be found on the driver's side firewall with two round plugs going into it and it is either green or...
• Rocks in the Spark Plug Holes!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Tue, 28 May 2002 14:11:29 -0500
  Hi, While changing my plugs today I happened to shine a trouble light down on the spark plug holes and was surprised by the...
• Re: spark plugs, etc
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 13:52:23 -0700
  ...peace, but that doesn't happen either.) If you clean the plugs, you'll be OK. Sam __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search Thousands of...