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• Re: Tranny bearing
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Apr 1995 11:47:10 -0400
  ...for "Volkswagen" at Sears or most auto parts stores........just bought one & it's pretty convenient for getting at the differential and tranny plugs.
• Re: Euro-Drive: 85 Volkswagen Vanagon, Hesitation/Low power
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 07:51:47 EDT
  ...cap, rotor, plugs, and plug wires. Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3:16
• Which +4 is correct for a 1.9l?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 2 Oct 2000 23:32:01 -0700
  Hello all, I've seen some recommend the +4 plugs. Who's had good experience with them in a 1.9l, and which # is...
• Re: My little Road Trip
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Thu, 1 Jul 2004 20:29:25 -0400
  Sorry guys, I just read my post.."plugs, points..". No, no points; just rolls off the keyboard that way. Even my '67 Sunbeam doesn...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 23:55:34 -0600
  "I may try the +4s next time." Karl Wolz I'm using those in my TIICO van ... I think the only drawback is they...
• wet spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 17:54:09 -0500
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV></DIV></div><br clear=all><hr> <a href="http://g.msn.com/8HMAENUS/2746??PS=">Winterize your home...
• Re: Broken Spark Plug Electrode/Tip
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 18:04:36 -0800
  ...Broken spark plug tips and loose plugs are both indicative of an engine pinging itself to death. The W7DTC plugs are too long. They...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 22:10:55 +0000
  ...2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm Problem solved!! Spark plugs were causing my bucking problem at 3200-3400 rpm. I changed the plugs...
• Re: Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 11:06:58 -0700
  ...Gap of Sparks > > I thought Bosch plugs were preset to gap no problem... > > > > > > > >> >> As to the slow starting, there's lots of things, but...
• [F] Canadian Tire [was: seat covers]
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 09:14:49 -0800
  ...I'd like spark plugs for my 2.1 L vanagon, please. CT twerp: What year? You: uh, 1989. CTT: (tapping away at keyboard...
• Re: Start up, back fire?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 May 2015 21:35:49 -0400
  There can be 2 issues with spark plugs. The first has to do with contamination. Any of the grease and metallic stuff can short...
• Re: Stats and glow plugs.
  Historical mailing list - john keith hopp
  Thu, 2 Feb 1995 10:09:17 -0700 (MST)
  ...us$13 for each of the "fast" plugs--see, there are fast & slow, recognizable by the color of the ring--this can be seen...
• Re: cold starting
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 16:34:57 -0800
  I dunno...Plugs, idle switch, idle bypass are typical culprits. Do the easy stuff 1st-check idle switch adjustment, buy NEW plugs. Clean the...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 18 Feb 2016 11:23:23 -0800
  ...oil filter every oil change spark plugs wire every 4 oil changes depending what kind of oil you use approx between 8K miles to...
• proper dist cap for 85 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Thu, 24 May 2007 13:05:15 -0400
  hi, my cap has sockets for normal spark plug wire ends and the wires have threaded ends like spark plugs which is the right...
• Re: Was: dead cat kills van- What About Bad Gas
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 22:22:22 -0400
  ...We put the new plugs in front of the heater, then sprayed starter fluid in each cylinder, put the dried plugs back in, hooked...
• Re: OIL PRESSURE RELIEF PLUG
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 11:47:31 -0800
  Here is what i ended up doing to remove the plugs before i rebuilt air cooled engines. I took a piece of dowell and...
• Re: Another Exhausting Question!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 17:38:21 -0700
  ...Anyway, ask for one that fits 18mm spark plugs. The threads on a O2 sensor are the same as 18mm spark plugs (-: It's...
• Re: Can't get the gas going ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:03:28 -0800
  ...simple wetting of the spark plugs with fuel, so the plugs can't fire, even if getting ignition. . Need to take out a couple...
• Re: Memory refresh request, trans drain/fill plug size
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 15 May 2017 05:49:17 -0400
  Alistair, we have thoses OEM plugs in stock. <https://www.frankcondelli.com/staging1/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=61_72_103&product...
• Reading Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - J Wagner
  Sat, 22 Mar 1997 21:15:29 -0500
  ...Well, I just checked the plugs and all are nice and tan(insulator) with black around on the metal, except for #3 which has...
• Re: Tune up time - which plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 06:27:40 EDT
  In a message dated 8/1/00 2:05:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << Tune up time - which plugs...
• antifreeze from diesel engine block
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Tue, 25 May 2004 10:45:55 -0700
  ...Why do you think they are called freeze plugs? Jeff writes: You'll also probably have better luck finding replacements if you do NOT...
• Re: Cold Starting
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 8 Nov 2003 00:57:46 -0500
  ...This is because of the plugs you put in. I've seen this a dozen times. Those plugs have killed more coils than I...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 22:13:33 -0700
  I agree that multi-electrode plugs will last longer, but provide no increase in performance. They have to be used in aircraft engines to...
• Re: Broken down, need some advise
  Historical mailing list - joe kallo
  Sun, 13 Nov 2016 16:47:18 +0000
  ...the one feeding the plugs. > > So Starter B+ to one of the fuse´s ends will power the glow plugs > > > > Regards > > Raimund > > > > > > > > Am 13...
• Re: Runaway Starter Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 5 Nov 2013 11:56:00 -0800
  ...you might check for wet-fouled spark plugs first thing. After that ... I'd do is do the ole coil wire spark test. If...
• more missing
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Apr 1996 13:46:02 -0500
  ...I figured out the cause of the missing as severly fouled plugs. I replaced the oil and plugs and the problem went away for...
• Re: Cold start problem-87 Diesel 1.6L
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 09:14:39 EDT
  You could need new glow plugs. I would remove these and test them on a battery to see if they are good. Also how...
• Re: Electrolysis and prevention of corrosion:
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Howald
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 14:27:05 PST
  ...They are supposed to replace the water jacket >drain plugs on each side of the case. Kinda pricey, but probably worth >it. So, are...
• Re: Better Mileage Anyone? (without going ala Lilley)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 01:04:26 PDT
  Does Bosch make silver spark plugs? Does anyone know anything about these? >From: Robert Lilley <Wolfvan88@aol.com> >In a message dated 8/26...
• Re: time for Changing plugs/ wires ???
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Nov 1995 13:40:47 -0400
  >(p.s. Before anyone flames me, the Mustang isn't running without cats - >it had four and now has two. :-]) Lost a couple under...
• Re: Oh Well... Stripped Oil Drain Plug...
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 17:58:20 EDT
  ...could someone tell me the specific size and thread pitch of these drain plugs. Thanks again. Scott De Santi 86 Vanagon 2WD (Wobbly Bus...
• Re: Triple Electrode Spark Plug Available For 1.9L Motor
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 16:44:43 EST
  These plugs just take longer to wear out.These things are just BS.,A gimick.In the 1950's they had a similar product...
• Re: spark, stumble, and misses...
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 17 Oct 1995 09:30:54 -0700 (PDT)
  ...when taking the > wire plugs from cylinders 1 or 3 the engine dies, whereas if i take > the wire plugs from 2 or 4...
• Re: help! vanagon booted
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 19:35:04 -0400
  ...My compression is okay > now, I am getting spark (new coil, plugs, leads, distributor, cap and rotor), > I am smelling fuel on the plugs...
• Re: ps Re: Audio help: 3.5MM to RCA pinouts/cabling (new stereo is in)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:25:09 -0800
  ...I found the adapter that plugs into that port and terminates in little 3.5mm audio plug that goes into my MP3 player, the...
• 86 Camper Engine Elect Problem..Help
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Feb 1996 18:11:32 -0800
  ...Fix attempts: *steam cleaned engine to eliminate dirt trails *replaced plug wires, distributor cap, rotor *installed std plugs in place of resistor plugs *shielded...
• anti-seize + oxy sensor ??
  Historical mailing list - Eric Giroux
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 09:54:40 -0400
  ...The symptoms are rich-running, to a point where one of the plugs fouled and I was running on more or less 3 cylinders...
• Re: CV joint repair
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 Jan 2004 07:59:35 -0600
  ...Never knew aboutr the plugs. So now I know and can act accordingly. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Alex Towner wrote: > >To clarify...
• bow-wow blues
  Historical mailing list - Ron Komoroski
  Sat, 22 Sep 2007 16:55:45 -0400
  ...New plugs. Wires, cap & rotor less than 10k miles old (all Bosch). Used cleaner on mass air sensor. Am running 4x super-zoot injector...
• Re: how did this happen ... ?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 22:02:36 -0600
  ...it consisted in > trying to install a new distributor cap, new rotor, and new spark > plugs. i got the kit from the bus depot...
• Re: Check Compression: Warm or cold engine?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 12 May 2003 19:13:12 -0600
  Stan, In my aviation mechanic days, we ALWAYS removed plugs from a hot aluminum cylinder head for a compression check, but NEVER re-installed...
• Help....stuck....dead Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sun, 6 Aug 2017 00:42:22 +0000
  ...Pulled plugs turned engine over and gasoline blew out. Cleaned the plugs and put them back in. Got power to the coil, but no...
• Re: Touchy Topics
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:45:31 -0700
  ...Does anyone have any suggestions on what tires, oil, > filters, tranny fluid, air cleaner, coolant or spark plugs I should be > using? Or should...
• 87 GL wont start and run
  Historical mailing list - Don Record
  Tue, 9 Feb 1999 20:25:22 EST
  ...Spark at dist and plugs. Ran well before the head job...what does that say about my mechanical ability.. Don Record 87 Westy GL...
• Re: DIESEL starting and other general questions
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 08:58:42 -0500
  On Wed, 19 Nov 2003, Jaap Nauta wrote: > By the way, as far as I know the glow plugs stay on some time after...
• Re: K & N Air Filter
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 12:50:16 -0700
  ...BTW, the Bosch Quad Point plugs have not been pulled in 13,000 plus miles but no problems. I'll pull and check them...
• Platinum Spark Plugs for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sat, 26 Apr 1997 21:26:04 -0500
  Volks, What is the recommended platinum plug for a Vanagon 87 GL. The book show platinums not recommended and I can't understand this...
• looking for drain plug on engine for coolant 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Josh Monson
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 12:29:57 -0800
  Not the drain plugs on the radiator, refill container, or overflow tank. There should be one on the engine of the 85' Vanagon, yes...
• Re: Lifespan of Platinum plugs in 2.1L?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Barry
  Sat, 28 Jun 2003 17:08:47 -0400
  Wow! An XJ6? Compared to that I bet the Vanagon is a paragon of reliability. KB At 02:54 PM 6/28/2003 -0400...
• Spark plugs: Gap ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 5 Dec 2009 21:48:58 -0800
  Doing my fall maintence this day and I pulled the spark plugs to check how things were burning in my inline 4 jetta powered...
• Re: Plugs, what does the colour say?
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 24 May 1998 20:21:47 -0700
  ...These are the basic rules of thumb.<<snip >> > > Spark plugs? ...decided to go without. Works great. > > gmbulley > cary, nc > Jetta TD
• Tranny filler plug- improved replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 19:47:47 -0700
  ...BMW part# 23117 510 100 These plugs are not suitable as drain plugs since they don't have the magnet that the VW drain...
• Re: Parts suppliers for "Half Liley"?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 07:36:57 EDT
  ...But, the plugs are available from any FLAPS that carries Bosch plugs. The part number IIRC is 4477 but check with me or the...
• Re: Wet weather power loss
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 22:55:44 -0400
  ...die-electric grease on all the plugs, of said components. ( > including plug wires at the cap and plugs ) > Spray some LPS, or WD-40...
• 81 won't start in Colorado
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 18:03:30 -0600
  ...We can smell gas and the spark plugs are wet after we've been trying to start her. We have replaced and gapped the...
• Re: Propane Tank Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Giroux, Eric
  Thu, 11 May 2000 15:40:04 -0400
  Dave, They're yours. Where do I send them? �ric > I'm really interested in this as I'm a poor sid that just...
• Re: The black hole of mystery
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 22:24:52 -0800
  ...there a thousand times. (Accessory socket for plug in 12v stuff. Plugs available at your local BMW motorcycle dealer.) Jim Arnott WetWesties Union, OR
• Freeze Plugs was Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 22:07:18 -0800
  Believe it or not you can pop a freeze plug (at least ona 1.9L) with steam pressure if you overheat enough. And don...