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• Re: Ignition wiring plug shield Removal
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 18:03:11 -0700
  ...change the plugs and for the life of me I cannot budge the > metal shield connectors from the ends of the plugs. Is there...
• Re: Glows plugs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 12:58:42 -0600
  ...Hi diesel connaisseur! > > Is there a manner to check the glow plugs (in place) without taking them > apart? > > Thanks > > jguy > -- > > Jean-Guy Bernier > > AU...
• Re: Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
  Fri, 8 May 2009 06:14:45 +0200
  ...Spark Plugs At 11:19 PM 5/7/2009, Brenton Tait wrote: >Jst a stupid question, went to buy some spark plugs today and...
• Re: Split fires (Can Vanagon Use Bosch 3-Pronged Plugs?)
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 15:05:53 -0500
  My VW dealer is still using Bosch Super W7CC0 on Vanagon's, not W7DTC 3-pronged plugs. Regards, Yi-Ruey Wei 87 Vanagon GL...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 12:37:51 -0800
  ...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: Accessing the #1 spark plug
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:52:55 -0700
  ...No spark plugs should ever be installed with dry threads in my world... anti-seize compound, either aluminum or copper type. I have seen...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 14:26:01 -0600
  ...It used triple-prong Bosch plugs... I finally had to change them out at 109,000 miles. They were clean, clean, clean. Perfect combustion...
• Re: vanagon storage
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 12:29:28 -0400
  ...Only then do >you install the plugs and start it. The advantage of pulling the plugs >is that your "dry" bearings are not under...
• Re: Accessing the #1 spark plug
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:56:23 -0400
  Removing the air filter makes plugs on that side a lot easier. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: 84 Vanagon missing throughout driving range?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 17:23:58 -0700
  check that you seated the plug wires on the cap and plugs snugly. Just push down on them. Did you replace one plug and...
• Re: Amateur questions: Wrong spark plugs? Coolant corrosion?
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Dann
  Mon, 1 Aug 2011 12:36:21 -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: spark plugs N peanuts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 09:18:01 -0700
  ...Before I get the standard type plugs I wanted to query = >> the list and see what type plugs some of you recommended and how...
• Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:56:00 -0700
  ...On 08/21/2012 06:45 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Yes, all the in line 4/Audi 5 engines used the "D" reach plugs. >
• f/ Re: spark plugs and fuel economy ???
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 08:27:07 CST6CDT
  On 2 Apr 96, Joel Walker wrote: > - since i put Bosch triple-prong plugs (into my 88 vanagon), my anal-retentive > recordkeeping :) i thought...
• 4 prong platinum bosch plugs
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Tue, 25 May 1999 23:26:50 -0400
  ...2nd queastion - Has anyone heard of a reason not to use platinum plugs for any reason??? My dealer told me NOT to use them...
• Re: Bosch 4-pronged spark plug not for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 00:36:26 -0500
  What plugs did the rep reccomend? I am running Bosch Tri-electrode supers in my 2.1 and it seems to eat the plugs...
• Re: Recommended spark plugs for WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Dec 2008 03:20:30 -0500
  ...Recommended spark plugs for WBX? >I ended up ordering the W7CC plugs. Cheap, and at least I'll have 4 the > same. I checked...
• Stranded Westy in SF is fixed.... (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 10:19:03 -0600
  ...Thanks for all that replied with great advice and generous offerings! The owner checked the spark at the plugs and checked injector spray pattern...
• Access to coolant drain plugs? 83.5
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Reeves
  Fri, 5 Sep 1997 01:36:02 -0400
  ...These cover plates limit or actually completely restrict access to the drain plugs on each head. My exhaust manifolds are mounted a bit shoddy...
• Re: Recommended spark plugs for WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 19:18:42 -0500
  ...Recommended spark plugs for WBX? Allan, The Bosch Platinum Plus 4 is a good choice. Bosch p/n 4477 John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85...
• Glow plugs and tank troubles
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Fri, 15 Nov 1996 09:42:01 -0800
  Hey listies, A lot of talk on the list lately has been about glow plugs. I can't seem to find these on my...
• Ignorant glow plug question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
  Fri, 15 Nov 1996 06:09:52 -0800
  ...I used to think that this lever actuated the glow plugs, but now I don't see how it could. What does it do...
• Tech tip:::
  Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
  Thu, 26 Jun 1997 12:58:19 -0400 (EDT)
  ...When installing spark plugs into your Vanagon, or any Aluminum head engine, always lubricate the plug threads with anti-seize grease. This will prevent...
• Re: 4 point Bosch Plugs...
  Historical mailing list - Patrick N. Malone
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 19:59:32 -0500
  ...brien wrote: >Anyone have a number for the 4 point vanagon plugs for a 1.9 W/B? The >so-called flaps who carries...
• Re: Testing glow plugs and then replacing tips
  Historical mailing list - Ahlgrim, Kevin L
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 10:32:49 -0500
  ...If you have power then the relay is working properly and the glow plugs are bad. If you don't have power then you...
• Re: Spark plugs: Gap ?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 6 Dec 2009 10:22:23 -0500
  Do you have data on previous plug wear? Has wear greatly accelerated in the past 20k? What type plugs? Platinum? Plain copper? The factory...
• Re: LOOSER,ZOINKS! Itsy bitsy Spark Plug pieces dancing in my e
  Historical mailing list - Don Griffin
  Fri, 3 Jul 1998 09:00:17 EDT
  ...plugs" (Autolites) put together by a bunch > of white trash red-necks. "How about some Krapa Autolite shit fire white > trash red-neck plugs...
• Cold Weather Starting with Bosch 4 tip Platium
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 19:13:03 PST
  To those interested in the quad tip Platinum plugs: I went to start my new engine in 18 degree weather this morning 2-15...
• Re: Now freeze plugs, Was Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 22:48:48 -0700
  ...Now freeze plugs, Was Oops - I let the engine freeze Just after the moderator has explained to a new member how courteous folks are...
• Re: Bosch Platinum +4?
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:33:10 -0400
  The Bosch website has no listing for the +4 plugs for vanagon. I remember I could not get them for my Fox 1.8...
• Re: spark plug upgrades.....3 electrode for 1.9L and 4 electrode for 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 17:25:41 -0600
  ...Stock Bosch plugs usually have the plug wires which have the tiny wire retainers that snap onto the screw tips of the plugs. A...
• Re: Plat +4s, high output coil Questions
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 12:39:37 -0500
  I just bought some +4 Bosch plugs myself and am exploring the possibility of upgrading the coil. I'd be interested in hearing any...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sat, 12 Jun 2004 01:50:09 -0400
  ...vanagon single electrode plugs > >Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 23:52:22 -0400 > > > >I've use them also. Time has nothing to do with...
• Re: O2 sensor, 2.1L
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Mar 1997 11:07:52 -0800
  ...There are many styles of plugs on them, none of which are right for the VW. Any of the two-white-wire ones are...
• resistor plugs vs resistor sparkplug caps
  Historical mailing list - Sidney White
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 23:43:11 EST
  are these mutually exclusive? or do they work together?
• Re: What plugs into exhaust manifold?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 20:20:52 +1200
  A potato, if it's a buddy's car. ;)
• Re: Injector plugs question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:47:12 -0400
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• Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle...more info
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 17 Jan 2004 02:02:17 -0600
  ...I pulled the plugs after about 500 miles on a >trip (plugs were put in about mid september) and i >just recently pulled them...
• Spark Plug Failure
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 06:32:28 EDT
  ...Removed spark plugs to have a look see and found plugs at # 2 and # 3 cylinders had cracked and missing porcelain. What's that...
• Re: Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
  Fri, 8 May 2009 05:45:05 +0200
  ...Spark Plugs Hi Jst a stupid question, went to buy some spark plugs today and asked the salesman about BOSH plugs, as I believe...
• Re: Spark Plug & Wire problems
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 11 Jul 2004 15:05:01 -0400
  ...there is simply no mechanism for 3 prong vs 1 prong plugs to damage plug wires or coil. dan On Sun, 11 Jul 2004...
• Re: Do waterboxers have core plugs (freeze plugs)?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 24 Dec 2013 10:44:14 -0700
  > If it preheated the oil to 100F on a 0F morning, then the $100 price tag co= > uld be justified, sure. But a 10...
• Re: Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 16 May 2011 21:30:28 -0400
  ...a stock 2.1 engine, what brand and type > of spark plugs are you using, and would you recommend them? > > Thanks, > Hector > 1990 Carat...
• Re: 3-pronged spark plugs
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 19:35:02 EDT
  ...a VW, Audi or Porsche is a Bosch. Champion? Bad news. Plugs from the land of the rising sun would mean a certain, tortuous...
• Re: Compression Test on Aircooled 1600
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 4 Dec 1999 06:59:01 -0800
  ...1 - Should the >engine be hot or cold when you test ? spark plugs in or take them all >out ? 3 - Anything else I should...
• Re: mpg, was Retro-f. F.I.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 08:23:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...the ONLY thing i can connect to this is that i > started using those Bosch triple-electrode plugs just about the time the mpg...
• Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:35:02 -0700
  ...Yes it > may feel better especially after replacing worn plugs. If you want to use > quad electrode plugs go for the Bosch 4477 ( my...
• Re: Plugs, gas cap, stuff, etc...
  Historical mailing list - Keith Pike
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 16:13:36 -0230
  ...Plugs, gas cap, stuff, etc... > > > > > > Hit the FLAPS yesterday, picked up spark plugs, wires, rotor, distro cap, > > marvel mystery oil, assorted fuses, hose clamps...
• Re: Dead? Blue/black smoke, no ext. oil leak, runs bad
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 12:51:10 -0400
  ...Look at spark plugs for wet or gasoline smell... pull injectors and let them squirt into a can one at a time while you...
• Re: Recommended spark plugs for WBX?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 13:06:31 -0500
  ...edu> wrote: > I've gotten some p-mail advising the "stock" plugs which are W7CC or > W7CC0 (not sure what the difference is, the...
• Plugs (Bosch Super Tri-electrode W7DTC)
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Thu, 22 Jul 1999 08:34:48 -0500
  I just replaced the plugs in my new motor, they were Bosch Super Tri-electrode W7DTC and pretty worn out after only 13k mikes...
• Triple electrode plugs, who sells em!
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Thu, 14 May 1998 18:25:47 -0700
  Okay, whose got the best deal on these suckers! Joe
• Re: Engine overheats after spark plug change
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 22:30:40 -0400
  ...wire, and replaced the old worn-out Bosch spark plugs with new Bosch Platinum plugs.  It seemed to me the engine was idling...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Jun 2004 - Special issue (#2004-549)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 20:16:41 -0500
  Indexing spark plugs is Snake Oil. The spark remains in the center of the plug, well close enough. I'd like to see some...
• Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 22:03:02 -0700
  ...Were longer reach plugs, such > as the "D" >> ones, available at the time? >> >> W/r/t the risk of increased ping caused by plugs...
• Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 18:41:05 -0700
  ...Also even with multiple ground electrodes > those plugs wear somewhat rapidly changing the gap. The platinum tip plugs > have worked very well for me...
• Re: 1.9 automatic vanagon syndrome ??
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 23:05:57 -0400
  Definitely not Vanagon syndrome -- that only effects 2.1 L engines Take a look at plug wires to front plugs #3 and #1 at...
• Dielectric
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sun, 13 Jan 2019 15:50:41 +0000
  ...Also prevents spark plugs from fusing to boots. Required for modern high energy ignition systems Using it on bulb sockets yet it is non...
• Re: Billy won't run
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 12:02:26 -0500
  Warren from your description the engine is running to rich and you have gas fouled the plugs, O2 sensor and the exhaust system. I...
• Re: Removing Power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 11:30:49 -0700
  ...label wire color and position on plastic plugs use small jewlers sized flathead and remove crimped on wire connectors from plastic plugs (bend down...