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• Re: Touchy Topics
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:03:03 -0500
  ...here :) Regards, Peter Kraiker NextChapter.KraikerPhoto.com On 2012-02-17, at 12:15 PM, Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > new spark plugs
• "Extraordinarily bad engines"
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 11:28:07 EST
  ...117,000 miles, original everything, except for water pumps (4!) and normal maintenance items, (spark plugs, plug wires, caps/rotors, accessory drive belts, filters...
• Re: Cut you sparkplugs
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 21:48:02 -1000
  > I've spent years indexing plugs and the WBX really LIKES the triple (self > indexing?) electrode plugs. steve... robert lilley got me to try...
• Re: '87 westy oxygen sensor problems.
  Historical mailing list - stephen de la salle
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 23:46:30 +0100
  ...You can confirm this by looking at the colour of the spark plugs and they'll be dark brown/black. I think it'd...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Thu, 18 Feb 2016 16:30:21 -0800
  ...com> wrote: > I would say that on a waterboxer engine, the spark plugs barely wear *at > all* ~! > > Like 'maybe' the gaps will expand and...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - James
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 23:26:45 -0500
  ...bad spark plug wires (is the problem worse if the roads are wet?); old or worn out spark plugs, or leaking spark plugs (haven...
• Re: 3-pronged spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 02:27:53 EDT
  In a message dated 98-06-17 12:57:41 EDT, mschrope@VIMS.EDU writes: << I was thinking about putting 3-pronged Bosch plugs...
• Re: Tune Up Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jul 1997 01:19:44 EDT
  ...Jim Thompson said: >>Joel Walker and John Hathaway recommend upgrading the spark plugs to >a >>Bosch W7DTC or the resistor version WR7DTC. These are...
• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 11 May 2000 15:17:53 -0700
  ...week ----- are they >worth paying three times the normal price for Plugs??? > Not unless your engine came with them. Use standard Bosch Supers if...
• Re: coolant...
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Thu, 29 May 2003 16:56:22 -0700
  ...To determine which head, remove all the spark plugs. The one plug that's significantly cleaner than the others is the leaker. (Steam cleans...
• Re: Bosch or NGK plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 19:47:57 -0800
  ...Went to change them out because I had lost spark in one cylinder about half the time (center electrode on all 4 plugs were...
• Fuel system...follow up
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 20:19:13 -0500
  ...new spark plugs (platinum) >>4. new oil and filter Ryan, I was having a similar problem with black plugs on our '85 1.9WBX...
• Re: Windows and spark plugs, 78
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Mar 1996 00:45:56 -0500
  ...and Black moly grease on the sparkplug threads before installation helps ensure proper torque (facilitating proper washer crush) and won't allow the plugs...
• Re: 87 Syncro: engine hesitating
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 18:23:22 -0400
  ...I replaced the fuel filter but, alas, that >didn't do it. > >Any thoughts? Thanks, Nelson Hogg Oxygen sensor? Catalytic convertor? Spark plugs? Spark...
• re:Splitfire Sparkplugs
  Historical mailing list
  8 Dec 95 19:15:00 +1800
  ...I have heard these plugs can really make a difference, any proof out there? Thanks, Bill Ernest
• Re: Any of you tried MSD?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Garel
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 05:08:50 -0400
  ...Gotta warn you though, it's very hard on the spark plugs! - Jason On 8/18/06, Zoltan <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote: > > The first...
• Diesel Dumb Question
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 00:44:24 -0700
  ...Where Do I start? I have only worked on things with spark plugs so I'm a little ignorant on these things. TIA Jere...
• Re: Hesitation problem (Advice needed)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 00:33:14 -0500
  I don't see spark plug wires in your list of replacements... On Wednesday, March 19, 2003, at 05:36 PM, Kenneth Wilford wrote...
• Re: Plugs, gas cap, stuff, etc...
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 09:25:48 -0500
  ...Owen Brand > > Hit the FLAPS yesterday, picked up spark plugs, wires, rotor, distro cap, > > marvel mystery oil, assorted fuses, hose clamps, air filter, techron...
• Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 13:57:28 -0800
  ...I will check for a loose one though. ~Eric~ > Eric, > > Did you get the ignition wires back on the correct spark plugs? If not...
• Re: Bosch Platinum +4?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:31:21 -0400
  ...4 sparkplugs that I have in my '84 and '85 Vanagons (the '85 now has a 2.1 engine) are the 4477 plugs. I...
• NVC question about general fuel system parts
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 12:18:44 -0800
  ...replaced the fuel filter, spark plugs, added dry gas, new fuel.......Now if I'm not mistaken, spark plugs aren't a fuel system...
• Re: Spark plug gap
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 20:02:54 -0500
  ...Spark plug gap Have an 83 1.9L wtb vanagon just seeing what people think is the best spark plug gap to run. Sent...
• Re: Help--- stuck in Redding Followup and conclusion
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:28:09 -0700
  ...conclusion- blew a spark plug out. It was > > not stripped though. 116$ for new wires (had to get > > all 4), new plugs (replaced all...
• Re: Anyone Tried the Pulstar Spark Plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:49:46 -0800
  ...Never had a problem with mine in 13 years, why fix it? As for "Performance" advertised spark plugs, every one I've tried from...
• Re: spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Edward Wilson
  Mon, 29 Aug 1994 12:50:18 -0700
  > I checked the FAQ's and other related info on the gopher and could not > come up with a corresponding number to the plugs...
• Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs on sale at Canadian Tire - NO Vanagon Content
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 18:03:43 -0600
  ...http://www.canadiantire.ca/~e-flyer/html/10/613.20344514110.html This week they have plat spark plugs on sale. I am a member...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 11:44:08 -0700
  ...vanagon single electrode plugs > Sorry the message should read "if the plugs are NOT single > electrode" > > > > Eric 86-VW4x4 > vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS...
• spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Mon, 31 Oct 94 09:30:48 CST
  ...look in their catalogs: (All Models, Buses and Vanagons, 1968-1991) SPARK PLUGS: Air-cooled engine, codes B, AE (1968-1971) Bentley Book FLAPS...
• 85 westy no starteeee
  Historical mailing list - Dead Head
  Tue, 08 Jul 1997 10:25:29 -0700
  ...checked had spark @ plugs.... fuel seemed to be there.... looked for blown fuse ect... messed with all the plugs,wires,connections.... Then it started...
• Re: Rotor Replacement
  Historical mailing list - David J. Bohannan
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 17:52:01 -0600
  ...Mike On 1/10/05 2:35 PM, "Kim Brennan" <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> wrote: > But of course! It's for those spark plugs that...
• 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 00:32:57 -0500
  ...know what spark plug is recommended for the the 1.9L vanagon. i have a set of WR7DP Bosch platin plugs but i think...
• Re: Winter Storage
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 12:37:56 -0700
  ...Remove the spark plugs and spray in WD-40, then replace the plugs. If you really want to go the extra mile remove the...
• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Oct 94 9:30:48 EST
  ...BTW there was athread on rec.autos.vw discussing the merits of platinum plugs and basically it came down to this. If your ignition...
• Re: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 14:22:19 -0600
  ...for sparks on the plugs when I pulled them for the compression test. (plugs outside, cranking engine) Looked like strong blue spark on each...
• Re: Plugs, what does the colour say?
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Sun, 24 May 1998 22:46:11 EDT
  ...These are the basic rules of thumb.<<snip >> Spark plugs? ...decided to go without. Works great. gmbulley cary, nc Jetta TD
• Re: Why does the fuel pump cycle twice?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Jun 2009 05:53:10 -0400
  ...Why does the fuel pump cycle twice? If the FI fire everytime a spark fires, and there are four plugs sparking at different times...
• Re: 3 probe plugs
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 15 May 2002 22:36:15 -0400
  ...3 probe plugs hey all, what is the benefit, if any, of the bosch 3 electrode spark plugs for vanagons? better fuel efficiency or...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:29:16 -0400
  ...One time at the Infiniti Store I paid 15 bucks apiece for spark plugs- that was my last visit. Good thing the motor ain...
• Re: Touchy Topics
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:42:30 -0500
  ...on what tires, oil, >> filters, tranny fluid, air cleaner, coolant or spark plugs I should be >> using? Or should I be asking Ann Landers...
• Re: Won't Start - Advise needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 19:07:01 -0400
  ...The injectors are triggered by the pulse in voltage at the coil caused when the spark plugs are fired. No spark can also mean...
• spark plug upgrades.....3 electrode for 1.9L and 4 electrode for 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 17:03:54 -0600
  ...4 plugs.....a little more money, but problably lasts longer than stock....... Anyone know of the Bosch number for the 3 electrode sparkplug that...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 13:47:37 -0600
  ...When I put in the > Bosh plugs (these are single tip, but the super-plug > platinum none-the-less) the RPMs at idle increased...
• Re: 3 probe plugs
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 17 May 2002 06:13:23 EDT
  ...3 probe plugs My experience exactly. These are the BEST spark plugs for the waterboxer ! Cheers�� Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada <A HREF="http...
• Re: 1988 Weekender Wolfsburg barely runs.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 21 May 2003 23:19:48 -0500
  ...If you see a spark jumping accross the end of the wire, you got spark, but you need fuel. Remember: you need spark and...
• Re: good news, I think
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:40:20 -0600
  ...2:21 PM, Joy Hecht wrote: > new distributor cap, cleaned the spark plugs, and I'm not sure what else. > The bill is all...
• Re: sounds like a go-cart
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 19:45:13 -0400
  ...I doubt the spark plugs & rotor would make the noise. Walt Spak Pittsburgh PA b20swalt@attbi.com
• Re: Finger Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 15 Feb 2004 01:08:24 -0500
  in addition to generally helping prevent corrosion on electrical contacts, dielectric grease also makes it easier to remove wires from spark plugs, and helps...
• Re: Can't get the gas going ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:03:28 -0800
  ...simple wetting of the spark plugs with fuel, so the plugs can't fire, even if getting ignition. . Need to take out a couple...
• Re: Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 00:20:57 -0700
  ...I think that means smaller gap=quicker spark=lower voltage=cooler fire and larger gap=slower spark=higher voltage=hotter fire. Am I missing...
• Re: NVC question about general fuel system parts
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 17:28:24 -0500
  ...replaced the fuel filter, spark plugs, added dry gas, new fuel.......Now if I'm not mistaken, spark plugs aren't a fuel system...
• Re: Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 11:46:03 -0800
  ...Mike On 2/14/03 9:24 AM, "Mark Dorm" <mark_hb@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > I thought Bosch plugs were preset to gap no...
• Re: My son inherited my van ...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 4 Sep 2021 16:45:15 -0700
  Here's a short lit for him - Distributor cap and rotor - Spark plugs - Spark plugs wire - Ignition coil - Ignition switch On Sat, Sep 4...
• Trouble shooting tip? Fouled plugs
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:49:35 -0400
  ...I hooked one lead to the engine case, the other to a spark plug wire. Sure enough, all four plugs were showing less than...
• Engine power loss (need help)
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 16:00:25 -0400
  ...good) - Checked fuel pressure at inlet T (good) - Spark plug wire resistance (good) - New spark plugs Well, those are the clues, now I'm...
• Re: ALTERNATIVE SPARK PLUG WIRES
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:22:58 -0600
  ...This includes the coil wire and four threaded >caps for the spark plugs. They are correct length with good fitment. I am >very pleased...
• 3-pronged spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Mark Schrope
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 11:43:56 -0400
  I was thinking about putting 3-pronged Bosch plugs in my 89 and so was double-checking the part number by emailing Bosch. I...
• Intermittent poor performance at light throttle ('84 1.9L automatic transmission)
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 27 May 2011 08:51:45 -0400
  ...Also recently changed rotor and distributor cap and made sure there was no corrosion at connection between spark plugs and plug wires. Timing is...
• Re: Bosch Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Feb 2020 02:29:55 +0000
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• Re: Recommended spark plugs for WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 15:03:32 -0400
  ...Original Message----- I've gotten some p-mail advising the "stock" plugs which are W7CC or W7CC0 (not sure what the difference is, the...