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• Re: Loose brake master cylinder resevoir
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:49:40 -0800
  The reservoir is indeed held to the m/c only by the plugs. The ones I have played with have all been pretty darn...
• Re: Splitfire plugs
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 09:11:22 MST
  ...they do last longer than the previous Champion plugs i > was running. which, if you think about it, would figure: three prongs, so > each...
• Re: Bosch Quad 4 Plugs
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 20:11:05 -0800
  --- Jason Denton <jasondenton@ATTBI.COM> wrote: > Anyone use Bosch Quad 4 plugs in their van? The local stores (autozone/pep > boys) dont carry them...
• Re: Help:'90 Carat Vanagon won't start
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Sun, 19 Apr 1998 15:14:13 EDT
  Could be that your spark plugs are fouled. Check them first and let me know what you find. Ken Wilford John 3:16
• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Fri, 12 May 2000 21:38:36 -0600
  Some links http://cartalk.cars.com/Columns/CC/CC6932TXT.html http://www.miata.net/miata/products/pmisc/boschplugs.html http://brickboard.com/ARCHIVES/1998SEP...
• Fwd: Oil Drain Plug, 1.9 vs. 2.1 ??
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Tue, 6 May 2003 09:58:19 -0400
  I have am 84 and a 91 and though I never actually tried to switch drain plugs they sure look the same.
• Observations on the old '74
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Sep 95 08:34:32 EDT
  ...i replaced the spark plugs that were japenese for bosch plugs...seems to run and start better...but....i'm not real used to...
• Re: Emissions Failure
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 30 Jun 95 14:47:18 CDT
  On Fri, 30 Jun 95 14:28:20 CDT Dan Houg said: >Spark plugs. There are documented cases where the only difference >between and...
• Re: Terminal/connector source was Fridge on 12V
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 31 Aug 2014 18:39:39 -0700
  ...several years ago I planned on going to all Power Pole connectors for everything, cut off the damn lighter plugs and throw them away...
• Re: Touchy Topics
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:08:01 -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...
• Re: spark plugs: 8 plugs in a 4-banger!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 14:35:28 -0700
  I tried to figure it out, but was told not to mess with anything becuase it was still on warranty... then she closed the...
• Re: Help!
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 00:03:53 -0600
  The solution is simple---- Remove all the plugs, and crank the engine over---- Later, Terry E-mail message From developtrust So then what is...
• Re: Touchy Topics
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:45:27 -0600
  ...Spark Plugs - Bosch only Let's see how far this goes........ Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com...
• Re: subject Re: bURNINGvAN
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:47:25 -0800
  ...It'll run for a bit and burn so rich those plugs will soot over in a minute. tim (don't ask me how...
• Re: Plugs...
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 12 May 1998 17:17:59 -0700
  ...someone could give me the part number for the >triple electrode plugs that you can use in a 2.1 digifant vanagon motor. >You...
• Re: Fw: Re: "Propane Protector" Mud Flap Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 00:13:50 -0500
  ...Re: "Propane Protector" Mud Flap Removal Question >Most likely, you'll also have to replace the two plastic expanding plugs to >re-insert the...
• Re: High RPM Misfire
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 19 Sep 1999 23:55:07 -0400
  ...Check the latter two by switching injector plugs on those two cylinders. If the problem follows the switch, you have a bad ECU drive...
• are these decent prices or what?
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 17:26:19 -0600
  ...ea head set: $59 valve cover gasket $1 W7DTC Bosch spark plugs $3.50......plus 4's = $5 7mm FI hose $6 meter vacuum...
• 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: transmission change: how to turn a/c engine to get at bolts???
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 15:59:22 -0500
  Loosen all the spark plugs.Then put a ratched on the altanator pully nut and turn the engine over.
• Re: burning up ECUs
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 29 Dec 2005 16:12:40 -0500
  Lee, I would replace the spark plugs, wires, cap and rotor as well. Maybe some HV is getting where it shouldn't. Ken Lewis...
• Re: 85 Brake Adjusting Plug
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:47:33 -0500
  ...Replacement plugs are not expensive. Pascal '84Westy
• Re: 1.9TD starting and vibration/resonance
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Thu, 20 Nov 2003 19:29:03 -0700
  ...Someone mentioned removing the wire from the temperature sensor so the glow plugs light everytime. Will this shorten the life of the glow plugs...
• Re: No spark, good coil, etc
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Sun, 24 Feb 2019 21:24:49 -0500
  Have you tried to swap the ignition control unit? Also try unplugging the idle unit and plugging the two plugs together. I have had...
• Re: Propane Tank Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 11 May 2000 17:16:40 -0400
  ...Propane Tank Plugs Dave, They're yours. Where do I send them? Eric > I'm really interested in this as I'm a poor...
• 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: Check Compression: Warm or cold engine?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 12 May 2003 19:40:28 -0700
  In my aviation mechanic days, we ALWAYS removed plugs from a hot aluminum cylinder head for a compression check, but NEVER re-installed the...
• Re: Dead Cylinder -91 Carat - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 15 Oct 2014 15:41:47 -0600
  John I would suspect a GummedUp Injector or a Bad SparkPlugWire or even a Bad SparkPlug ~ I have seen Both S'Plugs & S'Plugwires...
• Re: Splicing O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 27 May 1999 10:55:59 -0400
  > I only sell the more pricey O2 sensor for the Digifant system because it > already has the plugs on it and you can just...
• Re: Dead 83.5
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 21:20:42 -0500
  ...Then do some voltage checking of the injector plugs (they are all in parallel at the ecu). If you don't have a spare...
• Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What about the t...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 23:39:45 -0700
  The theory behind the quad tip and tri tip plugs AS EXPLAINED TO ME is that as one electrode fires it builds up heat...
• 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: Nylon window track guides for sliding window 84 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 18:14:23 +0800
  ...Sunday, April 05, 1998 1:24 PM > > Dealer says that the plugs not available. Have to replace the whole metal > guide attached to window...
• 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: calling all Headlight plugs
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 13 Dec 2016 13:46:24 -0800
  since Jim doesn't have for you.... it's time to upgraded to ceramic ones... and add relays too.. http://www.van-cafe.com...
• Re: 2.1L engine failure?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 24 May 2010 15:22:33 -0700
  I'd pull the plugs and try turning it by hand. I'd think that should tell you pretty quick if the bottom end...
• Re: Starter spins, engine doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 14:32:29 -0500
  Before you buy a flex plate, maybe try removing all spark plugs and turning the motor a bit by hand.If the moter will...
• Re: Injector plugs question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:54:19 -0400
  Chris S wrote: > How do you know which injector plug goes to which injector? It doesn't matter with a wasserboxer as all injectors...
• Re: No Subject
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Jun 1997 02:05:40 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Where is water that collects there supposed to go? I may just remove my rubber plugs. >> They've been using those drain "plugs" for...
• Re: Oxygenated fuel causes overheating on aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 22:59:36 EDT
  ...I am also using quad tip platinum plugs. I was using 3 electrode copper plugs but the temps went to 350 degrees. I have...
• Re: Plug fouling & gas in oil problem....
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 11:22:46 -0500
  ...Ken Lewis .....> Symptoms Jim says; > > > The motor runs like its loading up > We have some black smoke exiting the exhaust pipe > The plugs are...
• Re: Spark Plug & Wire problems
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 11 Jul 2004 06:20:18 EDT
  ...I used those 3 prong Bosch plugs for awhile on my 87. They will wear out your wires or your coil -- they did this...
• Re: Billy Bones' never ending story
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 22:07:34 -0600
  ...Those numbers are with all of the plugs removed and with the throttle full open. These numbers seem a little low to me, but...
• Re: Syncro Wiring Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 06:02:44 -0400
  ...On the driver side, by the charcoal cannister, I now find there are two identical 2 pin female connectors where the level sensor plugs...
• Re: FS VW Audi Porsche' training tapes
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Mon, 7 Dec 2009 21:12:58 -0600
  Another in a long list of shameless plugs Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche' VHS training tapes on Ebay.......Item #280435589607 15% discount to list members as...
• Re: Heip!! New engine won't start (longish)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 23:01:58 EDT
  Check your plugs. They could be wet or fouled (they have driven me crazy on more than one occasion. Ken Wilford Van-Again John...
• Re: I gotta tranny... what is the gearing? no codes
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:27:34 -0500
  Chris S wrote: > Might want to make sure ignition is off first. :-) It's a lot easier to pull the plugs, too. Heheheheheh Mike
• Re: 81 won't start in Colorado
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 18:45:27 -0600
  I am getting spark to all plugs although I haven't yet been able to test the compression. Is anyone in Denver able to...
• Starting Problems....looking like alternator
  Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 16:14:08 -0800
  ...After checking glow plugs and all, it seems that what brought the beast back to life was a good overnight trickle charge to the...
• Re: Dead Sparking Plug!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:32:56 -0600
  I bought a box of 4 Champion plugs for a Ford Falcon many years ago. The sealed box contained 2 good plugs and 2...
• Re: spark plug orientation affects performance?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 13:41:15 CST6CDT
  Sami Said: > I read somewhere that it may be advantageous to install spark plugs so > that their open end faces the intake valve. This...
• Re: mileage revisited
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sat, 16 Nov 96 19:50:48 UT
  ...I use the taller tires, platinum plugs (made a big difference) and I'm really light-footed on the gas. ( I eat brakes and...
• 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...
• temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 20:48:18 +0000
  ...and stalling as now pointed me in this direction, but my plugs were fouled out and a dirty fuel filter have been replaced does...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 22:55:19 +0200
  ...frequently, worn down electrodes is not the only thing that hurt plugs, I�ve had some that broke in the body as well .... Cheers...
• Re: Broken Spark Plug Electrode/Tip
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 11 Jan 2005 05:02:51 -0500
  ...i use O2-sensor safe anti-sieze, and torque plugs to spec. dan On Sun, 9 Jan 2005 17:12:00 -0800, James V...
• Re: Lighter plug in dash a big joke...
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 19:33:49 -0800
  ...To use the North American plugs in a propper way, you should change >the outlet. You get them from the FLAP. > >Hartmut >----- Original Message...
• Re: Westy Inverter Mounting
  Historical mailing list - Serge Laplante
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 15:13:16 -0500
  ...You can wire the inverter to one of the two plugs of the 110V outlet. If you'd like to retain two plugs for...
• Re: Help! Cunegonde losing power up hills
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:21:45 -0700
  ...grade gas in the tank. > >> I'm about to pull the plugs and see if she's running on all 4. >> We're now...