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• Re: Annoying oil plug drip.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jun 1996 10:49:16 -0300 (ADT)
  >I went to the local FLAPS and bought a rubber plug, (1/2 inch if I >remember). >I had to hacksaw the collar/head...
• cruise control wiring
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 10 Dec 2014 11:57:43 -0800
  ...there are 2 wires (Brown and Blue/White) grouped on a small white plastic plug... these 2 wires to be plugged on the back...
• Re: spark plugs: 8 plugs in a 4-banger!
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 22:55:53 EDT
  why not blow that idea off entirely and just use an aftermarket jacobs or msd spark box??
• spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 12:11:07 -0700
  I have looked in Bentley and several other sources, but still not clear. What is the difference between Bosch plugs W7CC AND W7CCO? Jerry
• Drain plug size
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 14:37:41 -0500
  thread pitch for the drain plug on the 2.1 is 14x1.5 isn't it? Pmail is okay with me. Thanks Max
• Number 3 cylinder not firing
  Historical mailing list - Ron Hill
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 10:04:11 -0500
  ...I then pulled all the plugs and noticed the #3 plug was covered in black soot. Next I took the plug wires off one...
• Re: Coil killer found! vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 21:56:46 -0700
  ...Are you saying the cause of the failures is the use of the platinum plugs? -----Original Message----- From: Eric Zeno [mailto:vw4x4@fyi.net...
• Re: Tire Damage Question
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:33:34 -0700
  At 10/29/2009 05:14 PM, Mike wrote: > > BTW, a plug is not good, as air pressure will work it's way > around...
• Re: Cut you sparkplugs
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 08:15:34 -0800
  ...There IS some relevance to the position on the > spark plug electrodes...BIG change?..Ummm no...in a super high > compression/supercharged engine you...
• Re: Oil plug gasket -- FLAPS?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 05:07:45 -0400
  ...It is a one time use seal, it must be changed every time you remove the oil drain plug as it will only reseal...
• Re: electric plug in engine block
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:00:54 -0700
  ...electric plug in engine block > Hi All - > > What's that electric plug going into the engine block? It's near the > coolant drain plug...
• Plugging in the van...
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 04 Nov 1996 10:00:15 -0800
  ...The site we were in had A.C., so we plugged in the van. Dan asked an intriguing question... if we're plugged in...
• Re: Better Mileage Anyone? (without going ala Lilley)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 07:32:16 -0700
  > <<And I'm a little afraid of using quad tip plugs because I'm > wondering that they would be hotter which wouldn't be...
• Re: Utility Plug
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sat, 1 Nov 2008 18:53:29 -0400
  ...Cheers, Dave On Sat, Nov 1, 2008 at 6:33 PM, William Treadway < bill@treadwayrealtygroup.com> wrote: > The external 110v plug on the side...
• 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: Transaxel tool
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 10:13:37 -0700
  ...Or get the BMW plug that has a hex head. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-X-BMW-Genuine-Drain-Plug-for-Manual-Transmission...
• Anyone try Bosch Platinums in their EV?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 23 May 1997 08:42:39 -0400
  It's time to change plugs in the EV...and I've used the stock 4 prong plugs the last time...but I want...
• kayak rack for eurovan
  Historical mailing list - marvin rosenberg (by way of Ron Lussier )
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 11:27:32 -0700
  --=====_Eudora-PGP-Plugin27805==_ ========================================================================= Date: Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com> From: Subject: does anyone know of a manufacturer who makes car top kayak...
• Re: What to do with a stripped drain plug?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 11:47:00 EST
  ...Because I have heard of some lost souls using a sprkplug as an ersatz drain plug, I believe the drain plug might use the...
• Re: Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 May 2011 19:50:25 -0400
  ...Spark plugs Those of you that are still running a stock 2.1 engine, what brand and type of spark plugs are you using...
• Re: Refrigerator drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:47:35 -0700
  All I can add is there are (at least?) 2 different sized plugs. I got caught by that when I found one at the...
• Re: Oil drain plug problems-Help!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 4 May 2015 08:36:33 -0700
  ...Oil drain plug problems-Help! OH man, these bugs are one of my worries. I like changing my own oil but i�m always...
• Re: spark plugs revisited
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 27 May 1997 20:59:33 -0700
  At 09:21 AM 5/27/97 +0000, you wrote: >Austin, > >> I'd recommend Bosch W7DTC 3-prong plugs; I've had good luck...
• Re: Freeze Plugs was Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 23:25:31 -0700
  ...Freeze Plugs was Oops - I let the engine freeze Believe it or not you can pop a freeze plug (at least ona 1.9L...
• Stripped spark plug hole?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 07 Jun 1996 15:24:20 EDT
  Is it possible to install a helicoil in a stripped spark plug hole with out removing the engine or tin or anything? Brett
• Re: Diesel Oil Pan FML
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 01:29:19 -0800
  I have converted that drain plug to a convconventional 'washer seals under the hex head'regular drain plug. A jetta/rabbit drain plug is...
• Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:31:11 -0400
  ...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: Acckk! My gear juice is *blue*...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 10:13:52 -0600
  Steve, be sure to pull the fill plug before you pull the drain plug. That lets it drain good as well as ensures that...
• Re: Substitute water tank inlet plug
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 06:59:26 -0400
  ...Edward At 10:47 PM 10/14/2010, you wrote: >I've been searching for a substitute for the plug for my water tank...
• Light switch backlight
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:24:57 -0400
  When I had the instrument panel removed, I noticed something on the plug that goes on the back of the light switch. There seems...
• Re: Bosch 4-pronged spark plug not for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 18:18:48 EDT
  In a message dated 10/21/99 10:53:06 PM Pacific Daylight Time, dave@251.ORG writes: > What plugs did the rep reccomend...
• Re: Engine Running Rich
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 8 Sep 2001 18:55:18 -0500
  Chad G wrote: > What causes an engine to just start to run rich?? I recently replace my > plugs and checked them today....they were...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 18:42:00 -0700
  I've been using single electrode bosh platium plugs for about 3 years (ever since they came out) and my coil is still fine...
• Re: Who wants to play "Guess that part!"
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 15 Mar 2007 20:04:22 -0700
  ...it's not a plug. On 3/15/07, joel walker <jwalker17@earthlink.net> wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > Here's my part; > > http://web.mac...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 03:23:17 MST
  ...has anyone found a dirty spark plug just by measuring resistance from tip to ground (without removing the plug)? Last question: does anyone really...
• Re: 1982 Diesel Oil Drain Plug Supplier?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:11:12 -0400
  At 04:25 PM 8/14/2009, Ryan Tanner wrote... >The latest issue is with an old drain plug. My old plug has been...
• Re: Stripped oil drain plug....
  Historical mailing list - Indulis Kradzins
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 06:20:15 -0800
  "tmjcgarret@earthink.net" wrote: > The local oil change shop stripped out my drain plug. Any > suggestions? Vice-Grips won't grab it and it...
• Fw: Which side has internal Head leak...air being blown into cooing system
  Historical mailing list - jmatchet
  Sat, 12 Jun 1999 23:13:35 -0400
  - >Can one tell by the condition of the spark plugs, which head has a leak? >I have airbubbles blowing out my coolant system...really...
• Re: [Syncro] Another 6 million dollar question
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 18:41:38 +0200
  ...You just get out your $3.99 tyre plug kit, pull the > nail and plug that sucka. Get out your 12v air compressor and...
• Re: Mystery plug on Water pump.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:37:28 -0400
  ...Some pumps have a non removable hose bib, yours has a threaded hole for either a hose bib or plug. The plug usually has...
• Re: diesel glow plug differences
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 18:05:57 +0200
  This is correct, but as a general rule, only the fast plugs are sold these days. At least through the dealer network. PerL Lance...
• Re: Oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:34:09 -0700
  ...In a short while they came and told me that when they went to > replace the oil plug, the plug stripped out in the...
• Re: hmm, is this bad? could it hurt?(lost spark plug)
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Durstewitz
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 16:57:47 -0800 (PST)
  ...ciao, gregor > hey now, > > hmm, when changing my spark plugs today one fell out of the ratchet and back > into the spark plug housing...
• Re: removing oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:50:25 -0800
  ...Speaking of oil plugs........... I need a source for a copper crush gasket or washer that goes under the flange on the plug. The...
• Mechanics Puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 22:05:57 -0500
  ...the glow plug relay. Yours is fused permanently on. Why isn't the glow plug light on then? Because the light circuit is only...
• Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 09:40:43 -0800
  ...While all this > swapping is occurring, please try to swap in > a little reason. > > Swapping plug wires will prove something IF a > known good...
• Re: Spark Plugs: Bosch Single TIp to NGK BP6ET Tri Tip User Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:32:43 -0700
  ...Chris Corkins, aka "Tencentlife" over on thesamba posted some comments and explanations on why these NGK plugs are a good choice. His comments top...
• Differential Gear Oil Change was Re: Trans Oil ReVisited
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:09:06 -0400
  I don't believe our differentials have a drain plug. Feel free to drop the pan if you want, but I always suck out...
• Re: DIESEL starting and other general questions
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 06:21:29 -0800
  I have a dash light wired to my glow plug bus bar on my 82 Westy. It stays on for several seconds after I...
• Re: help powered trailer converter
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Sun, 12 Jul 2015 15:43:37 -0400
  ...I want to wire up a flat 4 plug pig tail for towing a trailer on > my 85 Westy. Should I use a powered...
• Oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 14:22:48 -0700
  ...Oil drain plug I just bought a 84 gl and everything was great until tune up time ..I found that the oil drain plug...
• Re: Broken Down - Alberta - Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 12 Aug 2013 09:54:16 -0700
  And by "plugs" I meant "connectors" though you should check that all ignition wires are seated. On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 9:52...
• 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: My brain is shrinking -- water tank drain cap?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 20 May 2005 18:54:58 -0400
  A bilge plug? It that one of those rubber stoppers with a wing-nut to tighten it up? (If that's not a bilge...
• Spark plug gap
  Historical mailing list - Jim McGuckin
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 17:32:35 -0500
  Have an 83 1.9L wtb vanagon just seeing what people think is the best spark plug gap to run. Sent from MAC's...
• Final Drive Allen Size
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:36:19 -0500
  Can anyone tell me the size of the drain plug and refill plug? Auto. Thanks. Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle
• correct spark plug gap for 2.1 wbx motor
  Historical mailing list - David Cohen
  Sun, 28 Mar 2010 19:11:00 EDT
  Hi, What is the correct spark plug gap for my 1990 2.1 wbx motor? Thanks in advance, David
• Bosch W7DTC spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 06:50:11 -0500
  Are the W7DTC/WR7DTC plugs suitable for all Vanagons? Mine's an '84. Thanks John P. Flaherty '84 Vanagon '74 Super Beetle [text/html]
• WBX Oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 21:51:28 -0700
  Does anyone know if you can get a magnetic oil drain plug that will fit a 2.1l Waterboxer motor? Thanks, Todd '88 Westy
• silver socket - another source for plug
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 10:37:54 +0000
  Another source for a plug for the socket is your FLJDD Friendly Local John Deere Dealer. Bosch part # - 352 371 001 Alistair