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• Re: vanagon Digest - 20 Apr 2001 - Special issue (#2001-478)
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 18:10:20 -0600
  ...These devices break down and don't deliver as true or clean a spark as a direct coil-to-sparkplug setup would. Plus with...
• Re: Fridge Burner box
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:11:23 -0700
  ...Frank says to remove a screw from the > side of the burner box to remove the sparker (after burner propane > supply disconnected) and 6...
• Re: good news, I think
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:25:01 -0330
  It's a brand of spark plugs. (thanks, google...) J. On Thu, Dec 22, 2011 at 5:10 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net...
• Re: Triple Electrode Spark Plug Available For 1.9L Motor
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 21:50:10 -0600
  ...Triple Electrode Spark Plug Available For 1.9L Motor I received a set of platinum 4 plugs from the local VW shop when I...
• Spark Plug Wire Shock
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Sun, 17 May 2020 16:44:15 -0400
  ...So, I tried pulling spark plug wires to see if there was a cylinder missing. When I pulled the #3 wire, I received a...
• 2.1 WBX Ignition System
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:09:32 -0300
  ...It seems quite conventional, the ECU pulses the coil, the spark goes to the distributor and then on to the plugs. I believe the...
• Re: NPR Reporter Wants to Dump Her Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 10:48:00 -0500
  ...If the mechanic is saying "dunno" then they have gone through all the obvious routine stuff like spark plug wires. Now its time for...
• Re: something to look at on your down time
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 20:45:32 -0400
  ...You should replace the missing spark plug wire seals. The area where the spark plugs thread in is one of the hottest parts of...
• No spark, no hall juice, tech help request.
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 21:57:32 EDT
  ...He has no spark from coil. so we checked the hall sender (replaced recently, by one of the POs). Anyway I proceeded to check...
• Re: ignition problem
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 17:14:39 EST
  Make sure that the little plug on the side of the distributor is properly connected, otherwise you will have no spark. Steve
• Re: oil drain screw striped
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 23:23:15 -0500
  ...A real Helicoil was about $25 more. > However, the size is the same as for a spark plug, but the pitch isn't. > So...
• Re: Which battery terminal off first?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 16 May 2017 11:36:20 -0700
  ...This minimizes sparking, and the negative cable can be connected to the chassis instead of the battery so there is no sparking near the...
• Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:12:17 -0700
  ...I doubt this ..but say one spark plug type cost VW 25 cents less than the other .. times hundreds of thousands of spark plugs...
• Re: '81 #3 cylinder
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Mar 1997 23:37:08
  >As I reported earlier, pulling off the #3 wire from the distributor makes >no difference how the engine runs. > >I checked the spark, and...
• Re: Fwd: RE: "Green" solar battery charger
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 08:24:13 -0500
  ...Katz wrote: > the resistance of the spark gap itself depends on the current > flowing, temperature, pressure, and other factors. ohms law doesn't apply...
• Re: Rich Running Chilly 1.9l WBX
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 15:44:53 -0700
  ...you recommend aluminum or copper anti-seize on the spark plug threads, preferably copper: am I reading this correctly? thx, Peter
• leaking Head test....opinions needed
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 17:12:34 -0700
  ...I built a little gizmo to pump air into the spark plug holes ( A Shrader Bicycle valve fitted to the threads of a hollowed...
• Re: burred spark plug threads
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 13:54:21 -0700
  ...burred spark plug threads > >Jake, > > There is 14 MM and older Fo*ds used 18 MM size threads. You have 14 MM. >Any good...
• Re: Help w/2.1 What am i missing?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 19:06:38 -0500
  ...Are your spark plugs in reasonably good shape? HTH Larry A. On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 6:17 PM, Darren Lastfogel<vr6vanagon@hotmail...
• Vanagon Still Won't A Go-Go!!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Hayden
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 12:51:49 -0500
  ...With the stock hall type distributor, I have no spark. Is there a way to check it?? Also, will a distributor from a Golf...
• Re: Proper gap for spark plug 85 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 11 Jul 2004 13:47:39 -0400
  ...the result is a higher spark current while still filtering out the high frequency components, which would interfere with AM reception, possibly the ecu...
• Re: Spark plugs - 2.l L
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 12:51:28 -0400
  ...To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Subject: Spark plugs - 2.l L > > Can Bosch plugs number W7DTC be safely use...
• Re: 87' Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 02:58:51 -0700
  ...Then check spark. If spark, probably wire is bad. However, I suspect it is the injector flooding the plug or something. Check it out...
• Re: Thread pitch / hole size for Digijet 1.9 WBX O2 sensor / oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:03:07 -0500
  ...searchers.) Eric also noted that this is the same as many spark plugs which I had seen in the archives, but importantly he pointed...
• 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
• Re: No Start - '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 00:53:32 -0500
  ...I would get a helper to find out if you definitely don't have a spark while you crank the engine - this is the...
• Re: How to remove O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 14:43:55 -0400
  Rich Is the thread on the O2 sensor the same as a spark plug? Looking through my tools I did find a spark plug...
• Re: Touchy Topics
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:18:55 -0800
  ...Does anyone have any suggestions on what > tires, oil, > filters, tranny fluid, air cleaner, coolant or spark plugs I should be > using? Or should...
• Heads stuck to piston sleeves
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 08:31:50 -0700
  ...Heads stuck to piston sleeve > > >>put oil in cylinders,replace spark plugs you now have a hydraulic press >>to press the heads off, >> >>or...
• Re: windshield washer fluid pump...........conundrum
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 22:08:33 -0800
  ...New problem appeared, checked the coil [new] and the spark was weak. Reinstalled the old, good spark. Both bosch coils. Is this anti talismanism...
• Dometic Piezo Electric
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:56:13 -0600
  ...It has to be only a mm or so from the gas feed and even then the first spark has a little meat to...
• Re: broken spark plug removal?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 00:40:31 -0400
  The spark plug may be especially exciting to drill for an easy-out, since it's filled with a ceramic core and won't...
• Finger Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 07:53:32 -0800
  While investigating why my 85 runs poorly, I was making sure the spark plug wires were all seated properly, and I noticed that when...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 09:12:49 -0700
  ...Cut you spark plugs Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 09:50:58 -0600 There are a lot of simple experiments that an individual can...
• Re: Engine Shudders -2.1L WBX.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 24 Sep 2014 19:23:09 -0700
  ...Those are usually caused by weak spark (bad plug or wire) or a lean condition from a vacuum leak or bad fuel pump. A...
• carb follies, vw content, no van content
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Thu, 15 Oct 1998 00:58:46 -0400
  ...He drilled and tapped his tailpipe for a sparkplug and rigged a windshield wiper motor to turn an extra distributor in the hatchback area...
• Re: no spark (after timing/dwell checked?)
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 17:16:19 -0700
  ...ok, still no spark unfortunately. > > The starter turns just fine, plenty of juice. > Had partner crank motor over to check spark from coil, but...
• Re: removing Westy stove face plate
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 20:43:38 -0400
  ...Now what do I do with all the flints I pulled out of dead Bic lighters that fuel the acetylene sparker that currently lights...
• Re: Fuel pump is not running
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 23 May 2010 15:12:29 -0500
  When you say you have spark, do you mean that you have 12 volts to the pump with they key on? Jim On Sun...
• Re: Spark Plugs---Help
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 8 Oct 2000 23:11:56 EDT
  In a message dated 10/8/00 9:22:38 PM Central Daylight Time, RaverZ4lifE@AOL.COM writes: << The hole where the spark plug...
• Engine Reliability
  Historical mailing list - Chad
  Sun, 11 Mar 2001 13:29:22 -0400
  ...Upon replacing the spark plugs I noticed that the colour of the ends looked good (according to the Haynes manual, the spark plugs are...
• Re: The word from RVMobile
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 16:05:53 -0500
  ...It was the wire from the piezo sparker to the ceramic electrode down at the firebox. I don't have the part number with...
• re. BN2 heater info
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 14:44:23 -0600
  ...It has a glow plug (>1970), but no spark ignition like the BN4. Use heavy gauge wire to supply the heater, it needs it...
• Re: Power Cut Out
  Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
  Fri, 12 Dec 1997 16:03:25 EST
  This could be perhaps bad spark plugs. or something to do witht the wires or the rotoer perhaps. Tim g 87 gl syncro
• Re: how uncommon are ....
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 22:21:04 -0700
  '81 Westy, no skylight. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "dave bowers" <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM> > > Speak up. Who has a stock westy, no sky light?
• 2.1L Tune Up
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:43:05 -0500
  Hi All, What parts do I need for a tune up on a 2.1L? Cap Rotor Spark plus Wires anything else? Chris
• Re: Corroding spark plugs in WBoxer
  Historical mailing list - Carlen, Gregg
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 15:07:49 -0400
  ...Corroding spark plugs in WBoxer > Hello all > > I am having problems with spark plugs in my Vanagon. Install new ones and > all is OK...
• Re: Fixed: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 2 Dec 2014 23:47:34 -1000
  I've installed a jillion NGK spark plugs with fine results. I notice it's 'too easy' for the gaps to get big ( they...
• Re: Hmmm... sparkplug conditions for the beginner
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 06:43:34 -0500
  http://www.aati.com.au/hirth/how_to_read_sparkplugs.htm Try this site. Stan Wilder www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Rule...
• Hard start when cold
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 10:30:41 PDT
  ...I have recent points/condenser (just checked points today, they are OK), new spark plugs, recent spark plug wires, recent distributor cap and rotor...
• Re: Tune up time - which plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 11:03:06 EDT
  ...There are four paths for a spark to ground rather than one. The spark is bigger and causes more of the fuel to ignite...
• Re: Triple Electrode Spark Plug Available For 1.9L Motor
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 13:33:25 -0800
  > >What I was told by a tech rep for SplitFire plugs: > >The spark develops at all "sharp" edges of the electrode, therefore if you...
• Re: Spark plug recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 20:32:27 -0500
  ...2006 5:36 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Spark plug recommendation? jay: i've had good service in our '84 with...
• Re: spark plugs, etc
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 15:41:19 -0400
  ...If we're talking about spark plugs, though, the first path that ionizes the fuel/air mix in the cylinder will suddenly have a...
• Re: "enough" vs "too much" monitoring, was: permanent fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Al Brase
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 12:45:48 -0500
  ...It consisted of a spark plug with clear glass insulator which conducted the light of combustion out of the cylinder. An a small mirror...
• Re: No start, no spark
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:33:48 -0700
  --snip-- What David said - replace that ignition switch pronto. --snip-- They're cheap. Buy two and keep one for a standby. Cya, Robert
• Re: '86 GL tuning advise
  Historical mailing list - Derek Wh
  Wed, 24 Sep 1997 16:08:51 -0400
  Are you sure that you have the spark plug wires hooked up correctly on the dist. cap? Derek '87 Syncro San Rafael, CA
• Six Cylinder Engines
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 19:07:13 -0700
  ...Dave Bowers 1988 Vanagon GL Olympia, Wa visit our site at www.sparkplug.com
• 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]
• no spark (after timing/dwell checked?)
  Historical mailing list - chris
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 15:25:51 -0700
  I have no spark coming from the coil, "when someone tries to start the motor and I hold the end of the plug near...