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• Re: Sparking plugs - 2.1L - Which kind?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Jul 2015 01:15:14 -0400
  ...Sparking plugs - 2.1L - Which kind? Need to install new plugs. Just wondering what type is recommended at this point in time. Anyone? John
• Re: Oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 21:12:39 -0400
  a quick and dirty fix is tap in 3/8 pipe threads, and use a 3/8 plug. On Wed, 27 Apr 2005 13...
• Re: Tune Up Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jul 1997 01:19:44 EDT
  ...What are the Tri-Electrode Plugs gapped at? Thanks Jim 84 Westy 2.1 62 Beetle (Father was original owner) 90 Fox Wagon Sherwood...
• update on syncro coolant distribution unit
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 27 May 1997 22:23:37 -0700
  ...Apparently VW has superceded the old part with a new part that has an extra hole in it that requires a plug. Camelback VW...
• Re: Recommended spark plugs for WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 19:04:44 -0600
  ...True or not? On Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 6:57 PM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > Resistor plugs minimize radio interference. They...
• Coolant leak from...
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:07:02 -0800
  ...I just noticed a coolant leak out of what appears to be a drain plug in the engine on the driver's side of...
• 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: 2 Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Knittel
  Sun, 29 Apr 2001 22:11:30 EDT
  ...I found a 2 plug set of electrical connectors witch are connecting from the left side to the intake manifold i guess it is...
• HELP!! stripped spark plug hole. ***FIXED***
  Historical mailing list - Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69)
  Sun, 2 Jul 2006 02:29:34 -0400
  Well I went to my FLAPS and picked up a spark plug hole repair kit and started to work this morning. The kit I...
• replaced spark plugs now idle and cruise control problems
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 11:51:01 EST
  I just replaced the spark plugs on my 1990 vanagon with Bosch platinum plugs (that I have always used) and now when the engine...
• Re: Platinum Spark Plugs for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Lee Tucker
  Mon, 28 Apr 97 14:07:56 -0400
  >On my '86 (rebuilt engine) they performed WORSE than the stock, single >electrode bosch plugs. In what way did they perform worse? 1.9L...
• 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: Tachometer retrofit: 85 to 86 (Long Message)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mundy
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 22:59:54 +1000
  ...Have the Electronics Guru solder the New Wires 2 (300mm) from the New Plug Male into the relevant square plugs that plug into Existing...
• Re: Oil drain problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 04:16:46 +0000
  ...The drain plug is so tight in the > helicoil that I can't separate the two. > The helicoil with the drain plug and washer...
• Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle...more info
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 17 Jan 2004 02:02:17 -0600
  ...I pulled the plugs after about 500 miles on a >trip (plugs were put in about mid september) and i >just recently pulled them...
• Re: what to do about transmission fluid leak out of freeze plug in the left side cv flange
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 00:10:19 -0500
  What freeze plug? Are you talking the rubber plug inside the CV joint flange? This is an oil seal. It stops the gear oil...
• Re: 3-prong Spark plugs?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 24 Nov 2000 11:12:02 -0500
  ...First of all, the part numbers for the correct tri-electrode Bosch plugs for a Vanagon are W7DTC or WR7DTC - not W7TDC as erroneously...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 11:06:33 -0800
  ...This turned out to be a red herring. >> >> Afterwards, still no spark on the #1 plug (as measured by a timing >> light on the...
• Re: Help. traveling with problem
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Mon, 17 Mar 2014 14:46:11 -0700
  ...Now you > can pull the plug apart to get to the back side of the plug where the > wiring is. You will see that...
• Wire in engine compartment.
  Historical mailing list - Eckie Prater
  Fri, 22 Jan 1999 12:10:29 -0600
  ...It has three wires to the plug. The plug is a cone shape rubber boot about 1 inch and a half in length and...
• Re: manual tranny fluid change
  Historical mailing list - Simon
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 22:56:00 -0600
  ...manual tranny fluid change >> >> On Fri, 30 Aug 2002, Ben McCafferty wrote: >> >>> As to replacement, yes, you just drain it, replace the plug, and...
• Re: REMOVE THOSE HATCH PLUGS!! Re: Rear hatch for '88 GL - what years fit?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Tue, 9 Sep 2003 20:13:55 -0400
  ...Second side, almost gave up on getting the plug out - but then I noticed water weeping out. Got it out and some water spilled...
• Re: Split fires (Can Vanagon Use Bosch 3-Pronged Plugs?)
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 11:34:01 -0500
  Bosch Super W7CC0 is the factory specified spark plugs for Vanagon. Bosch catalog said WR7CP Platinum is for Vanagon. I've never seen any...
• One injector wire ...
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 11 Dec 2016 16:32:22 -0800
  ...Aha! So, there must be something wrong with the plug or something around there. Checked the plug, no continuity. But all the others had...
• Alternator works.....
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 11:24:38 -0500
  ...Any ideas? There is also a round plug that is attached to the alternator, it doesnt have anything plugging into the other end though...
• Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler / Read Again
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 08:35:32 -0600
  ...Flooding? Pulled the plugs > - they > > are BLACK. Changed the plugs, rotor & cap (overdue anyway) > > > 2) Engine starts. Runs rough. Exhaust smells like fuel. > > > 3...
• Leak at oil pressure relief valve and pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Sun, 11 Aug 2002 18:55:08 -0400
  Hello folks, I've got an oil leak coming from my oil pressure relief valve plug. I'm a fairly new Westy owner and...
• 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: O2 Sensor in Catalytic Converter - Correct model for each FI system ?
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 17:47:12 -0500
  I jumped on this thread a little late, but it looks like you are trying to plug up the O2 sensor hole on your...
• Re: 3-prong Spark plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 25 Nov 2000 18:45:53 -0800
  Ron, I notice you didn't mention the Bosch Platinum Quad plug below.... I also seem to remember you don't sell them on...
• Re: Oil fill plug stripped
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Wed, 30 May 2001 07:57:31 -0500
  Another think you could try is to use a dremel(sp?) tool with a small cutting disc to *slot* the plug. It may be...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Ignition System
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:06:39 -0400
  Most American cars use a carbon core wire (resistance over full length) and resistor spark plugs. The VW uses stranded copper or tinned stranded...
• Re: Wonder if this device will plug into a diesel Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 20:16:35 -0400
  Sounds like they plug into the OBDII socket if they only work on 96-up vehicles, when OBDII was put into use. Doug Alcock...
• Re: Camper question
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Mon, 30 Dec 2013 13:40:15 -0800
  ...If I were to unplug the fridge or use a double plug adaptor and use that plug if I understand properly, I would need...
• Re: H-4 wiring plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 15:00:57 -0700
  ...Todd '88 westy Karl Mullendore wrote: > H-4's use the standard 3-prong plug that your van already has. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Davidson...
• Re: Black wire by water tank...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:35:46 -0400
  ...There is a plug >that comes out of the rear wall and there are 3 >plugs. The first 2 go into the water pump...
• Proper gap for spark plug 85 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 19:26:47 -0500
  What's the proper gap for spark plugs on a 1985 1.9L wasserboxer? I can't find it in my Bentley manual anywhere...
• Re: Inverter Questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:19:58 -0400
  Loren Busch wrote: > The power strip is simply plugged into the 110 outlet that is there for the > 'fridge. It's been in there...
• Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 16 May 2011 18:00:47 -0400
  Those of you that are still running a stock 2.1 engine, what brand and type of spark plugs are you using, and would...
• Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 11 May 2000 15:49:43 -0400
  Hi volks, The Bosch Platinums are on sale at Canadian Tire this week ----- are they worth paying three times the normal price for Plugs...
• Re: Tachometer retrofit: 85 to 86 (Long Message)
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Mundy
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 23:17:40 +1000
  ...Have the Electronics Guru solder the New Wires 2 (300mm) from the New Plug Male into the relevant square plugs that plug into Existing...
• Re: Oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:07:28 -0700
  ...The drain plug is an iffy design in my opinion. It is too easy to strip the threads in the case. Steel plug into...
• Re: Manual transmission lesson request
  Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
  Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:47:22 -0500
  ...I have found that grinding the tip rounded edges flat will give a better bite on the plug for removal. >>> Remove the fill plug...
• Re: Bunker Burner Bait
  Historical mailing list - Jeff & Jean-Marie Diebolt
  Wed, 18 Sep 1996 16:43:52 -0400
  ...Check Glow plug fuse - OK >2) disconnect power lead to glow plug buss, jump battery hot lead direct to >glow plug buss via 0...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 10:32:20 -0800
  ...Afterwards, still no spark on the #1 plug (as measured by a timing light on the #1 spark plug wire). Spark observed, however, when...
• Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:15:17 -0700
  you 'could' just adapt 220V house wiring female socket and male plug .. simple stuff from a hardware store. right next to the license plate...
• Re: Engine overheats after spark plug change
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 22:30:40 -0400
  ...spark plug wire (resistance was infinite).&nbsp; I replaced the spark plug wire, and replaced the old worn-out Bosch spark plugs with new...
• Re: Can anyone identify this plug?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:38:08 -0700
  ...Can anyone identify this plug? This is not marked and I don't see it on my list: http://www.feddishbasses.com/vw/plug...
• idle stabalizer plugs needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 17:58:51 -0500
  ...I need a new one now, and I also need the two plugs, with enough wire hanging out the bottom of them that I...
• Re: unexplained power loss - help!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:19:38 -0400
  John Lauterbach wrote: > Has anyone checked the connector at the end of the sparkplug wire for > corrosion where it goes over #3 plug? A...
• Re: Automatic Transmission Welch Plug
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Wed, 7 May 2014 06:06:22 -0400
  ...The plug looks very much like a "freeze plug"; a convex domed disc > > with a circular sealing rim, only smaller, approximately 23.09 mm...
• Re: Diesel Oil Pan FML
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 06:34:08 -0800
  There's an aftermarket plug available...Greaseworks, I think. Stainless steel or solid gold (a joke), given the cost of it. Anyway, that might...
• diesel oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - David Moyal
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:07:23 -0700
  ...My '83 diesel Vanagon has a unique (in my experience) oil drain plug. The sealing surface is hemispherical, and it sits horizontally on the...
• Annoying oil plug drip.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 08:39:03 -0400
  Hello, I have a partially stripped drain plug in my 87 westy. I had the local shop install a helicoil but it still drips...
• Re: Have you replaced the Receiver/Drier in your A/C?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Mon, 02 Dec 1996 17:39:38 -0500
  ...Seepage from this plug is a fault of the part. As you mentioned, the normal failure of this plug is blow out when pressures...
• Re: [Syncro] Another 6 million dollar question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 09:36:32 +0000
  ...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: Sparkplug question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 23:48:49 -0400
  ...Sparkplug question On the standard sparkplugs for the 1.9L WBX, do you put the plugwires directly on the threaded top of the plug...
• Oil fill plug stripped
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Wed, 30 May 2001 09:07:40 -0300
  ...Go back under and clear as much alum'n crud off from around the plugs, use a brush/etc. Then hit it with the...
• Re: Drain Plug? What's a Drain Plug?
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. White
  Tue, 2 Jan 1996 09:05:51 MST
  ...Almost like somebody didn't get > around to drilling and tapping a hole for the plug. > > The questions become: > > - does this seem weird to...
• WTB Knarly Spark Plug Wire Set
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Sat, 18 Oct 1997 16:34:16 -0400
  ...Of course this was was more agressive engine wash, but the plug wires gave up again. I currently have wires with VW part numbers...