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• Re: 85 Tune-up
  Historical mailing list - Lee Tucker
  Mon, 31 Mar 97 11:48:29 -0400
  ...month of August in Alaska! > >Parts Changed > >* cap & rotor * oxygen sensor >* spark plugs "bosh" * changed oil in manual trans >* wire's * K&N air...
• Re: High RPM Misfire
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 19 Sep 1999 23:55:07 -0400
  ...I >checked the wire and it provides a spark and I've changed the plug with one >I know is good. Sounds like injector...
• Help please?
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Sat, 26 Jul 2003 17:07:30 -0400
  ...Changed spark plugs, rotor, cap, wires and air filter today... Engine wouldn't start. Put all the old stuff back in, thinking I'd...
• Heads
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 21 Feb 2005 17:37:11 -0800
  ...I took the spark plugs out and ran it on the starter until the oil light went out then reinstalled the plugs and fired...
• Re: 84 Westy Gas Mileage?
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Wed, 18 Sep 1996 07:18:56 -0400 (EDT)
  ...12 EDT, you write: > > << Platinum Spark Plugs??????$#%#$%^ > > In a matter of time your Vanagon will quit dead! Platinum plugs > cause, (only in the Vanagon...
• Re: Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 07:38:23 -0800
  ...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: 90 leaking oil out of drain plug
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 17 Sep 1996 07:38:43 -0400 (EDT)
  ...spark plugs are 14mm X 1.25mm. That's the insert I used. Eric Zeno <emz@nauticom.net> 86 Syncronizer 86 GL For Sale...
• Re: Can't start the engine...
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 22:35:00 -0500
  Did you run out of gas? Are the injectors dirty? Are the spark plugs needing to be replaced? How's the air filter? (You...
• Re: spark plugs N peanuts
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 10:38:01 -0600
  Me too, on gappable plugs. Using them-thar quad-prong dudes now. My last trip to Moab, last weekend, with tail winds both ways...
• Re: stranded in san francisco...need watercooled westy tech help (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 10:35:56 EDT
  ...If you have fuel and spark it should start. If you say you have spark at the plugs why would you think it's...
• 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: spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 31 Aug 94 09:18:42 CDT
  ...its such a good idea to use the bosch >triple-pronged plugs in an engine not designed for them. He's had problems >with...
• Re: Spark plug heat ranges
  Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 00:34:14 -0800
  ...I tried to buy the 4 prong Bosch plugs for my 84 Vanagon... no way, they don't sell them for that model, can...
• Re: Erosion between valves
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:00:48 -0800
  ...How do the tops of the pistons look? Spark plugs? Angus www.wordless.me On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 6:55 PM, HotelWestfalia...
• Engine Cranks but No Start
  Historical mailing list - Wrenold Williams
  Tue, 29 Mar 2016 21:03:45 -0400
  ...Spark at the plugs, Fuel pressure at fuel rails but cannot detect injectors firing. Pulled fuel rails one at a time with injectors attached...
• Re: KN aircleaner
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 23:47:05 -0800
  ...filter in the middle of a long trip (along with 'special' spark plugs) so I could check mileage before and after. Result: No difference...
• Re: Tips on bringing a stored engine back into service?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
  Sat, 31 Jul 2004 08:49:07 -0400
  ...Then take out the plugs, and put no more than 5cc (one teaspoon) of light oil (like Marvel Mystery oil) in each cylinder and...
• 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: Oxygenated fuel causes overheating on aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 22:59:36 EDT
  ...under the #3 spark plug. I am also using quad tip platinum plugs. I was using 3 electrode copper plugs but the temps went...
• Re: 3-prong Spark plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 18:02:03 -0500
  ...3-prong Spark plugs? > > > > Some correction/clarification is in order here. > > > > First of all, the part numbers for the correct tri-electrode Bosch plugs...
• Re: Plugs & Compression testing
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Nov 1996 18:09:32 +0200
  ...Drawing fuel thru the carb isn't >a problem when all of the spark plugs are removed. With the plugs pulled the >intake manifold...
• Re: Broken Spark Plug Electrode/Tip
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 08:56:11 -0500
  ...If so, and if they provide greater clearance between the piston and the spark plug, how is this accomplished? Mike Houlton, Maine >I don...
• Re: 83.5 won't start - Help!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 00:29:00 +0100
  ...This is very common in the winter time, and causes the sparks to go everywhere but your spark plugs. You should also check your...
• Re: replaced spark plugs now idle and cruise control p...
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 18:34:03 EST
  ...the plugs are not cross threaded and losing compression. I am wondering if some small bit of trash fell into a spark plug hole...
• Running rich & hot, How do I check my Oxygen Sensor?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Dec 95 02:41 WET
  ...I've installed new plugs and they get good spark. I suspect the oxygen sensor. How do I check it? Does it put out...
• Re: Spark plug heat ranges
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 18:34:26 -0800
  ...library, or scan that newfangled > internet thing for pictures of used plugs, and what various appearances > indicate. > > Thanks for that explanation on plug heat...
• Re: 87 Misfires when damp
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 21:08:28 -0400
  ...If you have the cash buy oem plug wires and change the plugs too. Coil would be the next thing after that. If you...
• Re: Dead Cylinder -91 Carat - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:04:54 -0400
  ...From the distributor to the plugs checks good with a strobe > and I get a good, strong spark at the plugs themselves. Still no...
• vanagon electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - charles venner
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 05:06:34 -0500
  ...Whenever it rains, something is causing what appears to be a voltage decay to the spark plugs.I have to keep turning the key...
• A fifth spark plug?
  Historical mailing list - chrisadubs
  Sat, 8 Sep 2001 18:13:22 -0700
  ...It turns out that one of the PO's has broken off the ceramic and ground the electrodes off a bosch spark plug and...
• Re: Tune up time - which plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 12:46:16 -0700
  ...Never, never, never buy champion spark plugs. > Just plain junky. Good for the lawn mower, but that is about it. > Ironically > Champion makes an...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Olsen
  Mon, 7 May 2012 18:34:10 -0400
  ...Jumping doesn't help. >Voltage at starter matches battery. >Turns over slowly with: > - spark plugs removed. > - fresh battery jumpered directly to starter. > - WITH NEW...
• Windows and spark plugs, 78
  Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
  Fri, 15 Mar 1996 10:10:10 -0500
  ...run into? Second, what are the most common causes of a spark plug that repeatedly works itself loose? This is a bus I just...
• 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: Something is wrong.
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 00:58:26 EST
  ...the spark plug wires at the distributer end & see it the problem is worse. If so, reconnect and keep trying all the plugs. If...
• Re: price for a tune-up
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 14:40:20 -0800
  ...This includes, cap, rotor, fuel filter, air filter, spark plugs, spark plug wires, and an oil change if needed. All parts are German OEM...
• Need advice rapidly! Engine running rough
  Historical mailing list - A.P. Hajasz
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 11:25:25 -0400
  I just replaced my spark plugs and the engine started running fine. I got gas and the next day I started to notice it...
• Triple Electrode Spark Plug Available For 1.9L Motor
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 21:19:12 -0600
  Since you guys with the 2.1L motor have the luxury of being able to use the 4-electrode platinum plugs (jealous?). I wanted...
• Re: 3-pronged spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 16:11:59 -0400
  ...Dave At 11:43 AM 6/17/98 -0400, Mark Schrope wrote: >I was thinking about putting 3-pronged Bosch plugs in my 89...
• Re: Dead Sparking Plug!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:52:08 -0800
  ...I found at least one spark plug with the electrodes *missing* as in not there at all. I guess you could call that spark...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - bernie
  Sun, 21 Feb 2016 17:07:52 -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: Start up,back fire?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 21 May 2015 05:50:05 -0400
  ...I have also seen spark plugs with defective threads. I > dealt with engines that had plugs loosen and even blow out. Inspect > carefully. Install...
• sounds like a go-cart
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 06:07:48 -0700
  ...My boyfriends brother thought maybe it's the spark plugs and rotor. I had the plugs themselves done a few weeks ago. Any suggestions...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 12 Jun 2004 17:20:25 -0400
  ...long to replace their plugs. >> > >I have iridium tip plugs in my daily driver Toyota Echo. >The first scheduled spark plug change recommended in...
• Re: misfire when hot
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Oct 2013 00:50:07 -0400
  ...Over advanced ignition timing or the wrong heat range spark plugs will contribute to this. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: ATF
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 09:22:20 EDT
  ...Spark Plugs Distributor Cap Rotor (don't clean, replace) Check grounds (clean if neccessary) Check Oxygen sensor (replace if neccessary) Inspect plug wires (replace...
• Emmission Test failed.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 15:00:19 -0400
  ...I was thinking replacing spark plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor, fuel filter, air filter, changing oil and timing. Can anyone else give some...
• Re: 84 Vanagon missing throughout driving range?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 17:23:58 -0700
  ...Apr 2002, Stephen Hosick wrote: > Hey ya'll > I changed my spark plugs cap and rotor the other day and now my van is...
• Re: 3-prong Spark plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 23:29:49 -0800
  ...3-prong Spark plugs? > on 11/26/2000 6:02 PM, Brian Honan at bhonan@HOTMAIL.COM wrote: > > >> Ron, > >> I notice you didn't...
• Re: Exhaust Flange Gaskets and torque
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 13:26:35 -0800
  ...spark plugs are installed tighter than that ..and we don't think of those being very tightly installed ( not to digress, but many non...
• Re: SPARK PLUG WIRE PLACEMENT?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sat, 4 May 2002 22:02:00 +0200
  ...ass. Spark Plug wire order: Start by looking at your distributor cap, and imagining all the wires going to the cooresponding plugs, that is...
• Re: Found a timesert in the spark plug hole
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 3 May 2010 08:16:25 EDT
  ...So a question, does the Vanagon spark plug hole have a tapered or square seal at the top? Could this old "timesert" thing be...
• compression test
  Historical mailing list - geofflaw
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 21:48:55 -0800
  ...BTW Never unscrew your spark plugs when your engine is hot! Geoff Perth WA Oz. 82 Trakka camper >rom: Max/Joyce Wellhouse <maxjoyce@IPA...
• Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 07:50:10 -0700
  ...If no change, swap the injector plugs (they all > fire at the same time) and repeat your test. >> > > What on earth is this futile...
• Re: Air Getting into Cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 14:36:53 -0500
  ...Pull the spark plugs, and let it sit over night with pressure on the system. In the mourning, have someone turn the engine over...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 16:09:36 -0400
  Problem solved!! Spark plugs were causing my bucking problem at 3200-3400 rpm. I changed the plugs and install new ones from Bus Depot...
• Update: ZOINKS! Itsy bitsy Spark Plug pieces dancing in my engine?
  Historical mailing list - Don Griffin
  Fri, 3 Jul 1998 01:07:23 EDT
  ...I did make it to NAPA to get some more Bosch plugs (am I asking for trouble here?) and asked him (the NAPAman) if...
• [F] Canadian Tire [was: seat covers]
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 09:14:49 -0800
  ...Buying a spark plug at Canadian Tire: ===================================== You: I'd like spark plugs for my 2.1 L vanagon, please. CT twerp: What year...
• Re: Why does the fuel pump cycle twice?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 23:24:58 -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: vanagon will not start when it rains
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 15:06:24 -0800
  ...from the distributor > to the spark plugs including the one to the coil. You'll most likely see > sparks jumping and that means you...