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• Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 18:41:05 -0700
  ...I seldom have any issues at all with waterbxer spark plugs .. I don't notice them changing much at all ... though perahps these other...
• Re: Help w/2.1 What am i missing?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 21:23:11 -0400
  ...but when the hall sensor is bad you get no spark so your dizzy is probably ok. >> >> >> >> >> ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- >> From: Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL...
• 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...
• Fry-day Fun -- it's even somewhat on topic!!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 17:07:41 -0600
  As things would have it I had occasion to install some spark plugs in my 91 Crown Victoria today after detecting a bad miss...
• Re: battery explosions + a theory
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 01:05:37 +0100
  ...explosive gases when charging, and sparks may occur when you connect the clamp to the battery post. Sparks still occur if you clamp the...
• Re: Spark plug gap
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 23:27:03 -0800
  At 02:34 PM 3/7/2000 -0800, you wrote: >Stupid question, maybe. > >In Bentley, it lists the spark plug gap for my 84...
• Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:43:01 -0400
  ...Up to 1989 (I think), the sparker was a manual process. The 90 and 91's had an electronic sparker. So I apologize if...
• Re: Of Mice and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Wed, 24 Jul 2013 08:35:42 -0400
  ...The dome light or radio may cause a tiny spark, but a bigger spark is cause for concern. As you said, pulling fuses will...
• Re: Spark Plug Tester
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 2 Mar 2010 17:04:13 -0600
  ...Try it >> one time when all is well to get an idea what a strong spark looks >> like. >> >
• Re: Triple Electrode Spark Plug Available For 1.9L Motor
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 19:51:48 -0800
  ...Triple Electrode Spark Plug Available For 1.9L Motor > I think the problem is that the threaded portion is too long and it will...
• No spark, clueless
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 29 May 2013 19:07:56 -0700
  ...Now, for some reason, I don’t get spark. Checked the voltage at the coil and it gets 12V. So, I got the ground...
• Re: Which cylinder isn't firing??
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 08:47:25 -0500
  ...The wire which causes the least effect on the engine's even running is connected to the faulty spark plug. -Larry
• Re: Induction type timing light
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Sun, 21 Jun 1998 18:44:19 -0700
  ...Thanks for the help kenneth d lewis wrote: > The voltage induced to the timing light is directly proportional to the > current in the spark...
• Re: no spark (after timing/dwell checked?)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 16 Jul 2006 19:26:38 -0400
  ...dan On Sat, 15 Jul 2006 16:59:53 -0700, chris <vanagon@FRONTLEFTSPEAKERPOSSE.COM> wrote: >ok, still no spark unfortunately. > >The starter turns just...
• refrig sparker
  Historical mailing list - Don Williams
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 08:48:42 -0800
  ...Fridge sparker Okay, if you've been following my tale, back in August I had an unusual fire in my Westy, the cable to...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome? ... please help
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Fri, 25 May 2018 14:17:18 -0700
  Maybe check that the spark plug wires are firmly on the spark plugs. Same with the fuel injector connections. > On May 25, 2018, at...
• Re: Starts strong Now No Start HMMM
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 21 Apr 2014 09:38:53 -0700
  ...2.0L Air Cooled > Been in storage for 3-5 years. > Had no spark. > Swaped points spark is good. > > Everything is complete and ran...
• Re: Singlecabs and Doublecabs Available
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 09:18:18 -0400
  <!doctype html public "-//w3c//dtd html 4.0 transitional//en"> <html> <body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> Budd, FYI <br>Bob Sparks has a double cab TriStar...
• Re: Thanks to all...my fridge works! (finally)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 13:10:03 -0600
  ...Also, remember to pump first, then hit the gas button and immediately start the sparks. If you let the gas run too long before...
• Re: Spark plug wire and rubber ring
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 9 Apr 2016 17:50:17 -0700
  sorry... it's 2.1 WBX from a '89 Syncro tintop
• Re: Low Compression after Spark Plug Incident
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 13:57:45 -0500
  Good post!!!! Good & accurate information Dan... Ben http://www.benplace.com
• Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:53:13 -0700
  ...On 08/21/2012 04:28 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Those are simply the wrong spark plugs. The standard plug is a W7C. The...
• Re: Broken Down - Alberta - Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 12 Aug 2013 09:24:48 -0700
  Sounds like the coil is a good and easy place to start - check for spark from the coil by pulling the main coil wire...
• 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: Looking for spark plug wire recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Thu, 1 Nov 2012 15:59:51 -0400
  ...Hey listees, I am in need of a new set of spark plug and coil wires for > > my 1990 2.1 engine. > > > How about...
• 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
  ...bille%msmail2.precisionint.com@tzone) Anyone out there currently using Splitfire Sparkplugs? I am attempting to increase my fuel efficiency ('83 Westy @ 15 mpg...
• 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...
• Re: Help w/2.1 What am i missing?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 05:29:38 -0400
  ...I also replaced the cap and rotor and checked for spark and that looked good I can normally figure this stuff out, But this...
• Bosch Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 14 Feb 2020 14:15:12 -0500
  I replaced the spark plugs on my 1985 1.9 liter, torquing them to 14 ft-lb. After that I drove around town a...
• Re: O2 Sensor in Catalytic Converter - Correct model for each FI system ?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 17:02:34 -0400
  ...He said, "Do you got a spark plug?" I said I did but it was too small. He said, "Let me look around and...
• Re: Spark plug recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 17:35:53 -0500
  ...GMAIL.COM> wrote: >Before I head off to FLAPS for new spark plugs - and get a 17year old >looking at a computer trying to...
• Re: Help--- stuck in Redding Followup and conclusion
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:08:36 -0700
  You're telling me that 'as delivered from the factory' two cars had spark plugs that blew out ? The '90 Golf, was that Mexican...
• 88 GL Distributor Woes Continue - on and on --
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 22 Dec 2013 19:47:54 -0600
  ...So - I waited until dark so I could readily see any arc-n-spark - with the Hall sender plug disconnected - the ignition key on...
• Re: spark plug blow out
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Thu, 30 May 2002 11:08:47 -0500
  ...done without yanking the head--- Later, Terry E-mail message My spark plug blew out yesterday, I tried to thread it back in and...
• Re: spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 07:50:56 -0400
  Believe it or not, the best plugs I ever used in my 84GL were SplitFires. William
• Re: No spark
  Historical mailing list - Shawn
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 18:23:36 -0500
  John, Thanks for the info, But i thought that was a fuel injection control unit. Shawn
• Re: Finger Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 21:00:36 EST
  George ~~ Very good true imfo // keep up the good work Don at DVW !!! www.dvwimportautoparts.com
• Re: Broken Spark Plug Electrode/Tip
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 22:47:10 -0500
  ...Broken Spark Plug Electrode/Tip After my van suddenly lost power, I found that one of the spark plugs (right/rear) was loose. Before...
• Re: Trouble shooting tip? Fouled plugs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:49:20 -0700
  you know what plugs won't foul in my 39 year old carbed Mercedes ...........? Subaru spark plugs, and Subaru spark plug wires. we tend...
• Re: bad rotor
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 20:49:29 -0500
  ...We towed it home with my GL (Vanagon content), and started the usual questions of "Is there spark; is there fuel? After a fruitless...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Nov 2008 - Special issue (#2008-1183)
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:44:20 -0700
  ...Then the sparker >> stops sparking (and the amber light goes out) Also, if i turn the >> thermostat knob >> past the min and/or the...
• Re: Fridge Don't Fire Up...
  Historical mailing list - Philip Jones
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 11:41:35 EDT
  ...To make the manual type spark, the airpump knob must be pushed *all the way in*--it pumps air for most of the instroke...
• Re: Anyone Tried the Pulstar Spark Plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:11:27 -0800
  ...cars from points ignition to electronic ignition > .. > no other changes, same spark plugs, same combustion chamber shape.. > in every case it has 'woken up...
• 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 00:32:57 -0500
  Hi all *** i need to know what spark plug is recommended for the the 1.9L vanagon. i have a set of WR7DP Bosch...
• Re: discount VANAGON parts new!! check this out!!! (f)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 13:14:49 +1200
  >I like the battery additive that cleans your spark plug wires. But my >battery is sealed. Wonder if I could get the same result...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 09:16:43 -0800
  ...Cut you spark plugs > I'm sure this is a worn-out topic (but since we're discussing plugs,) I ran > Bosch plus-4...
• Re: Spark plug gap
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 21:51:00 -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: Spark Plug Wire Recs
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:21:06 -0500
  Spark plug wires, hoses and belts are three items I refuse to buy from FLAPS. Buy any of the three from your FLAPS and...
• Basic Troubleshooting 101 was: Cranks, won't start
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 13:26:07 EST
  ...Is the plug sparking? Is the spark white or yellowish or orange. If orange then it might not be a good enough spark. Possible...
• Re: ok, so it's not Fryedaye :) Circus, Gets better (Longish)
  Historical mailing list - Kw
  Mon, 2 Oct 2000 23:01:46 -0700
  ...In a spark plug having a first electrode and a second electrode defining a spark gap there between, the improvement comprising: the first electrode...
• GEX is on my sh*t list
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 12:49:31 -0800 (PST)
  The other day I got around to installing the spark plugs in my rebuilt GEX heads. The first one I install feels real loose...
• Re: Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 10:43:50 -0400
  ...I've seen this a dozen times....even after seeing spark. ERic frank wrote: >I've got a no start problem, but with good...
• 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...
• Re: '87 Coil changed, still no spark and spray
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 30 May 2012 09:09:47 -0400
  ...it with my > fingers, > while key is on, checking for a spark out of the coil. > Gives you an opportunity to wiggle wires at...
• fridge question
  Historical mailing list - David Ruppe
  Mon, 20 Jan 1997 14:08:54 -0500
  ...i can see the piezo spark is working, and can smell gas after attempts to light. I have never seen the green indicator light...
• 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
  ...Anyone know of the Bosch number for the 3 electrode sparkplug that fits the 1.9L?........brownie points? Springtime tuneups are soon upon us...
• 1985 Vanagon - not starting after a 300 mile trip
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 23:30:06 -0400
  ...If no fire, where do I start? Unplug spark plug wire and ground to check for spark? Then what......? Any advice is greatly appreciated...
• Spark plugs - 2.l L
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 27 Sep 2014 16:49:53 -0500
  Can Bosch plugs number W7DTC be safely use in the 2.1 L wasserboxer? John
• Re: fridge....saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:54:35 -0800
  ...Then the sparker stops sparking (and the amber light goes out) Also, if i turn the thermostat knob past the min and/or the...