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• Re: Acceleration Problem, Can't Pass NYS Inspection
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 01:03:42 -0400
  ...He checked the plugs and they get strong spark, has a new fuel > filter, oil >> > filter, new spark plugs, and plug cables, new oxygen...
• Re: stuck oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:38:34 -0700
  In my early days of old car fiddling I once tried to put an insert in a stripped out spark plug hole. It didn...
• Re: Fwd: Jetta engine question
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sat, 14 Aug 1999 09:47:14 -0700
  ...Otherwise you can get a deductive clue by way of spark plug color. You could also change the valve stem seals (if this engine...
• Re: Ignition problem now worse
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:50:42 -0800
  ...FI hoses? > > Are they seated correctly and did you install new seals? ("o" rings) > > > > On 1/29/07, Nathaniel Poole <npoole@telus.net> wrote...
• Rebooting a idle 87 vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 23:41:14 -0500
  ...and just pull a spark plug wire w/o ill effect to the ignition? I'm also going to bring my O2 sensor monitor...
• Re: Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 27 Dec 2002 12:08:47 -0600
  ...injectors, 4 feet FI fuel line, set of injector seals, set of spark plugs and enough tools to pull the engine. I'm going...
• Michael's repairs - more info. needed.
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 17:28:31 -0500
  ...Replaced the header. > -Spark Plugs and Wires were Replaced. > > > I hope to have pics up in a location where I can share really soon...
• Re: Dometic 182 B Propane probs
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 08:20:58 -0700
  ...It seems that when you repeatedly press the ignitor, it stops sparking on every push. Also, the the spark appears more yellow/white in...
• Re: Power of a 2.0L Air cooled vs 2.1L???
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 00:46:33 -0500
  >>>>I see a lot of people with missing or shrivelled-up spark plug wire seals<<< The conclusion: In the past 2 years iv'e...
• Rebooting a idle 87 vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:01:20 -0500
  ...and just pull a spark plug wire w/o ill effect to the ignition? I'm also going to bring my O2 sensor monitor...
• Re: No compression
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 15 Dec 2003 15:18:52 -0800
  ...One exception might be a stripped spark plug thread - most competent machinist can fix that - though I'd think you'd have told us...
• Re: Oil Pressure Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 02:14:39 -0800
  ...jacket seals, my oil buzzer started going off randomly. It seems they routed the wire (yellow?) too close to the spark plug wires. After...
• Re: Using Gunk or other engine cleaning solvents!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 13:26:42 -0600
  ...diff. > After the driveline repair, I used liquid wrench thru the spark plug > holes, > started it, and drove it for about 6 months. Ran...
• Re: Ever have one van job that leads to another?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 25 Jul 2020 19:22:48 -0700
  ...our vans. >> >> I just swapped in some new spark plug leads, and some new injector seals ( little ones that go on pintle cap, seating...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 13:28:44 -0400
  ...pipes - Injector seals - Fuel lines and clamps - Breather hose - Vacuum hoses - Distributor cap, rotor and wires - Any questionable coolant hoses - Spark plugs and air...
• Re: question of oil level
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Fri, 30 Sep 94 08:17:51 CDT
  ...and besides, you have to move the radiator to change the spark plugs, and it looks funny. ;) hot diggity damn, folks: it's Friday!!!!
• Re: 1991 Carat w/SmallCar Subie Conversion -
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:15:07 -0600
  ...2500 > > > > > > - > > > > Small Car Subaru Conversion > > - > > > > Stainless exhaust and muffler > > - > > > > Spark Plugs - NGK 7090 (BKR5EGP) > > - > > > > Spark plug wires - NGK 55004 (RC-FX101) > > - > > > > Air Filter (For...
• Re: Fuel pump dead? Help!!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 18:37:43 EDT
  ...I replaced engine compartment fuel lines, fuel >filter, >injector seals, spark plugs, wires, cap and rotor, plus the battery. >First >time I try to...
• There is 1966 split window westy for sale near my place
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Tue, 4 Mar 1997 14:43:30 -0500 (EST)
  ...the engine works, it'll have to be checked by pulling spark plug wires...) usual disclaimers apply.... Cetin Cetin Seren Outbound Technology Group phone...
• Re: '83 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 08:38:04 -0500
  ...Clean your spark plugs, make a fifty mile highway run. The spark plugs should be the color of coffee with cream, if they aren...
• Fw: one year anniv.
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 11:25:19 -0500
  ...PEP Boys, $19) >oil changed every 3k >pop top seals >fan belt >spark plug wires (nice & smooth running) >fuel filter (no more sputtering up...
• Thankgiving Camping Trip
  Historical mailing list - Brian Walker
  Thu, 28 Nov 2002 23:41:35 -0600
  ...I had been getting 18-20mpg before the oil cooler seals, spark plugs and AFM tweaks. that I did several days ago. Now she...
• Re: Compression test results for '84 Vanagon 1.9L with rebuilt right head
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:24:39 -0500
  ...Also, did you remove all the spark plugs so that only the cylinder being tested restricted cranking? Milton S-1257 is a relatively low...
• Re: Aircooled vanagon acceptable oil temperature / timing problem?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 08:52:12 -0400
  ...Those little rubber ones around the spark plug boots are kind of critical, too, and tend to deteriorate badly from the heat. > Oil is...
• Volks Cafe - Incredible Community Support Report
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 19:52:46 -0700
  ...spark plugs, dist. Cap, dist rotor, wires, 4 meters of 7mm fuel line for entire engine area, 20 #2 fuel line clamps, injector seals...
• Re: Ever have one van job that leads to another?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 25 Jul 2020 21:12:53 -0400
  ...our vans. > > I just swapped in some new spark plug leads, and some new injector seals ( little ones that go on pintle cap, seating...
• Re: DM Brakes
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Sat, 16 Oct 1999 19:44:54 -0700
  ...It is the sharp edges of a younger plug with proper gap that keeps the spark energy and combustion efficientcy high. It is also...
• Sick engine
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 20:48:26 -0500
  ...Today I disconnected the plug wire on #3 cylinder and no change in the idle. I've got spark and fuel, but little or...
• Brick Tour Packing List!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Aug 1994 09:39:22 +0800
  ...seals, belts (especially fan), gaskets, seals, wiper blades, filters, relays, switches, fuel and air filters, bulbs, spark plugs, fuel pump, valve cover gaskets, spark...
• Re: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:59:16 -0500
  ...Just like a mechanic getting a bad spark plug. We also direct bill the insurance company. If I can't make money on parts...
• Re: Oil Splatters in Engine Compartment
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 01 Aug 1995 15:16:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...3 spark plug halfway across the engine compartment. Probably an unrelated failure, but spectacular and _very_ noisy. Engine was history after that, obviously, and...
• Re: 1991 Carat w/SmallCar Subie Conversion -
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:21:14 -0500
  ...2500 > > > > > > > > > - > > > > > > Small Car Subaru Conversion > > > - > > > > > > Stainless exhaust and muffler > > > - > > > > > > Spark Plugs - NGK 7090 (BKR5EGP) > > > - > > > > > > Spark plug wires - NGK 55004 (RC-FX101) > > > - > > > > > > Air Filter (For...
• FS: 86 Syncro $4200, in RI
  Historical mailing list - Drew Jenkins
  Sun, 24 May 1998 17:11:50 -0400
  ...rear axles, bearings and seals 10/94 105k miles: 4 rear CV boots 4 new injectors new spark plug wires New front rotors new...
• Re: pissing and moaning coolant
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 29 May 2003 20:51:29 -0700
  ...Something with your seals on top of the piston chamber is all wonky. At least that is a theory. We should have a consortium...
• '84 GL
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL D LINCICOME
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 08:41:06 -0500
  ...Spark plugs, rotor & cap will also be replaced and the timing reset (if it starts - which I'm confidant it will). I've worked...
• Re: Vanagain Rant/New Intake Boot
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 19:52:44 -0400
  ...Replaced the distributor cap and rotor, Replaced the spark plug wires (the old ones had fused together!), Cleaned and shifted the AFM board, Replaced...
• Re: Ever have one van job that leads to another?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 26 Jul 2020 10:31:45 -0400
  ...our vans. >>> >>> I just swapped in some new spark plug leads, and some new injector seals ( little ones that go on pintle cap, seating...
• Re: 1.9 ltr WBX O2 sensor question?
  Historical mailing list - Leonard Anthony
  Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:26:10 -0700
  ...What could make this mark jump like > so? > > Spark: > New spark plugs (double checked the gap) > New plug wires > New rotor > New cap > Timed...
• Re: Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 Dec 2010 17:32:15 -0800
  a leaking spark plug wire can ignite gasoline , if it wants to badly enough, and there's gas present. gasoline is funny ..it can...
• Re: oil consumption
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:10:38 -0700
  ...spark plug hole... > That way you can compress the vavle srping, remove the keepers, then > spring, then get at the valve guide seals. > the...
• Met The Westy owner from OZ
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 14 May 2001 12:28:49 -0500
  ...Pop-up gaskets and seals stuck on with blue silicone. Wrong spark plug wires (resistance set) New Battery! Very clean engine oil, could hardly...
• John rogers:was 1991 Carat w/SmallCar Subie Conversion -
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:05:48 -0500
  ...2500 >> > >> > >> > - >> > >> > Small Car Subaru Conversion >> > - >> > >> > Stainless exhaust and muffler >> > - >> > >> > Spark Plugs - NGK 7090 (BKR5EGP) >> > - >> > >> > Spark plug wires - NGK 55004 (RC-FX101) >> > - >> > >> > Air Filter (For...
• 87 Van Bucking (Solution...?)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shane
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 13:03:47 -0500
  ...Oxygen Sensor Coolant Temp sensor (blue) Distributor Cap Rotor Spark Plug Wires Spark Plugs (Plus 4 Platinum) I just checked the Temp sender in...
• head job
  Historical mailing list - WERNER SCHIRMER
  Mon, 06 Jan 1997 11:29:35 -0800
  ...oil on left two spark plugs (right ones always black) -decreased gas mileage -engine uses about 1 qt oil every 500 mi -oil on...
• Re: Compression test results for '84 Vanagon 1.9L with rebuilt right head
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:33:56 -0500
  ...120-150 is more of a normal range for these engines. > > I would be concerned with the fouled spark plugs, especially if more fouled...
• Re: Dead cylinder....$0.25 fix!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Naylor II
  Fri, 31 May 2002 11:23:27 -0700
  ...Pull spark plug (looked normal) and replaced. Still not firing. Pull plug out again and do compression test. Zero yes, zero. Shoot oil in...
• Re: The continuing saga, stuck in Tucumcari
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 18 Nov 2005 14:13:31 -0600
  ...Spark plugs, spark wires, distributor cap, rotor, point set. Clean the top of your spark coil and check for frayed wires. #2) Replace all...
• Re: Add-on Oil Coolers
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Sun, 14 May 1995 12:04:37 -0500 (CDT)
  ...If some of the basic requirements for cooling are neglected (engine compartment seals, spark plug seals, complete engine tin, non-painted cases, etc.), all...
• admit defeat...long
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 11 Sep 1999 10:44:43 EDT
  ...new spark plugs, ecm module, injector seals, coil, temp.(head) sensor, coolant level is right,the mechanical timing seems to be right, I have...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 18 Jun 2015 20:30:40 -1000
  ...control valve and module > Replaced seals on gas tank > Replaced all fuel lines, vacuum lines, and spark plug wires > Tested fuel pressure regulator > Replaced...
• Re: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:38:17 -0600
  ...Just like a mechanic getting a > bad spark plug. We also direct bill the insurance company. If I can't make > money on parts...
• Re: 1.9 ltr WBX O2 sensor question?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:54:17 -0400
  ...What could make this mark jump like so? Spark: New spark plugs (double checked the gap) New plug wires New rotor New cap Timed...
• Re: Met The Westy owner from OZ
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Mon, 14 May 2001 22:49:29 -0500
  ...too many times. > Pop-up gaskets and seals stuck on with blue silicone. > Wrong spark plug wires (resistance set) > New Battery! > Very clean engine...
• Re: Volks Cafe - Incredible Community Support Report
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 20:11:59 -0700
  ...spark plugs, dist. Cap, dist rotor, wires, 4 meters of 7mm fuel > line for entire engine area, 20 #2 fuel line clamps, injector > seals...
• Re: oil consumption
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:38:04 -0700
  ...spark plug hole... That way you can compress the vavle srping, remove the keepers, then spring, then get at the valve guide seals. the...
• WCM package arrives
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 20 Mar 96 16:18:41 EST
  ...are the exact same part as the rubber air seals around the spark plug wires in the engine compartment. When I got them in...
• Re: VANAGON digest 16
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bushore
  Mon, 18 Apr 1994 21:56:39 -0500
  ...and rear engine seals New Valve screws New rings New rod bearings Rotor and distributor cap New Bossh Spark plug wires, adjust valves and...
• Re: Still need help!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Edwards
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 17:25:02 -0400
  ...I have been having a very similar problem, and had determined that it was _not_ - the ignition switch - sparks plugs, distributor cap, rotor - the...
• Re: Met The Westy owner from OZ
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Mon, 14 May 2001 21:42:21 -0700
  ...too many times. > Pop-up gaskets and seals stuck on with blue silicone. > Wrong spark plug wires (resistance set) > New Battery! > Very clean engine...
• Re: 82 Diesel Overheating
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Nov 1994 08:29:25 -0500 (EST)
  ...Before you decide, answer these questions 1) Does 30 MPG sound better than quick acceleration? 2) Do you even *care* about platinum spark-plugs...