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• Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What about the t...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 00:03:39 EDT
  ...The likelihood to have a misfire is greatly reduced and increases in power because all the plugs fire. I have already posted this, was...
• Re: Oil gallery plugs poping
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 11:00:06 -0800
  ...Oil gallery plugs poping > > In the last few weeks I have seen a number of posts about the main oil > gallery > plugs on the...
• Re: FYI.. oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 31 Aug 2017 08:31:25 -0700
  ...http://www.autozone.com/external-engine/engine-oil-drain-plug/needa-parts-engine-oil-drain-plug/257264_959455_0?fromString=search&make=Honda&model...
• Re: strange whirrrrrring sound
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:33:44 -0700
  I don't find that the magnetic drain plug ever looks like an Xmas tree.. they look more like a small golf ball. a...
• Re: Low Compression after Spark Plug Incident
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 31 Jan 2005 18:49:25 -0600
  ...The van > was > running fine before the spark plug incident. So, strangely to me, it > seems > that the spark plug incident on the #2...
• Re: Oil plug stripped, fix needed
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Sat, 19 Jul 1997 16:39:05 -0500
  The normal plug is 16mm. There are some 18mm steel inserts available which can be used when you have a stripped thread. You retap...
• Re: Oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:30:39 -0400
  Scott - I do use a torque wrench on the oil drain plug. Especially when I am working on someone else's rig. I use...
• Re: tired oil drain plug threads (case side)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 5 Jun 2010 13:51:29 -0700
  ...I have drained oil from that screw hole when I was afraid to touch the main drain plug. good luck on the insert thing...
• Re: Spark Plug Tester
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 2 Mar 2010 13:18:22 -0800
  A remote starter and the plug grounded on the engine will test the system and that plug (without your little brother or MIL). If...
• Re: Heli-Coil an Engine Oil Drain? / From the Real World
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 17:13:38 EDT
  In a message dated 7/21/05 4:52:28 PM, rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM writes: << Plug the drain hole with jb weld stick. >> What...
• Re: Strange hole in dash
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 21:47:01 EST
  that's the european power plug..it's got a DIN # and it's used for german camping equipment. There is a guy on...
• Door panel plugs
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Fri, 4 May 2007 09:03:56 -0600
  ...What are people using to replace the little plastic plugs that hold them to the doors which inevitably broke? Thanks, Ryan '82 Camper Van...
• Vanagon trivia - name THAT part!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 01:08:33 -0400
  http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/WBX_transplant/Example_Pics/Dehler_Engine3.jpg Ok, it's a plug.. what function does the device...
• Copy of: '84 VANAGON A/C & OTHER MYSTERIES
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  05 Dec 96 02:18:23 EST
  ...I have an accessory spare tire air compressor which plugs into here, and it has a male plug made by Hella. I have also...
• Re: oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 23:00:41 -0800
  ...Then when I went to put the plug back >in, it just went around and around. So...as a temporary fix, I'm going...
• Not overlooking the simple causes first
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Sat, 23 Mar 2002 02:19:50 -0600
  ...Now, regarding the plug wires - mine were prolly original, (18 YO) and virtually fell off of the plugs. So, if you are concerned about...
• Re: Is the length of a Spark Plug wire critical?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 09:33:50 -0800
  ...I've also ruined these wires pulling them off the plugs and ripping the rubber insert when it glues itself to the plug. I...
• Re: Found a timesert in the spark plug hole
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 3 May 2010 22:22:38 -0500
  ...Found a timesert in the spark plug hole In a message dated 5/3/2010 5:20:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, syncronicity1...
• Spark Plugs -Tri Electrode / Factory Alloy (just one) wanted
  Historical mailing list - J. R. BROOKOVER / Bridgestone/Firestone MAN IS
  Sat, 10 May 1997 15:50:25 EDT
  Is there any one out there using Bosch tri - electrode plugs in their Vanagon and if so what heat range? I hava a set...
• Re: Smooth idle
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 May 2000 11:57:25 EDT
  ...Plug the two plugs together (while the van is off). The idle smooths out then the stabilizer is bad, if it still lopes then...
• Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Fri, 14 Jan 2005 09:31:54 -0800
  ...Do I have to move the air cleaner canister to get to one of the spark plugs? Does anyone have any hints/tips on...
• Flashing Coolant light when cell phone plug into cig lighter
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 16:40:26 -0700
  ...If and when I plug my cell phone charger into the dash board cig lighter my coolant light starts flashing... sometimes irregularly and sometimes...
• Re: Ignition wiring plug shield Removal
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 18:03:11 -0700
  ...change the plugs and for the life of me I cannot budge the > metal shield connectors from the ends of the plugs. Is there...
• Re: Fwd: Re: 86 GL - Gas Tank Problem
  Historical mailing list - Tim Wise
  Tue, 22 Oct 1996 10:24:15 -0500
  ...One of the Y plugs into the top of the tank was cracked. Also all of the hoses connecting the Y plugs to the...
• two wire connectors...Proper polarity?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 29 Oct 2014 12:17:54 -0700
  ...I have now done some wiring in various systems we use, with those plugs as part of the deal....A Battery Tender to keep...
• Re: removing oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:04:23 -0800
  ...removing oil drain plug Speaking of oil plugs........... I need a source for a copper crush gasket or washer that goes under the flange...
• Re: Correct Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 19:28:15 -0700
  ...Just kidding Torque on the air-cooled plugs is 30nm (22 ft. lb.) Torque on the water-cooled plugs is 20 nm (14-15...
• Re: Electrical Question: Adding charger ports for accecories
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:53:46 -0500
  ...If you do decide to use the lighter circuit, plug E pin 3 on the fuse panel is an unused position that's connected...
• Re: diesel engine not start when cold but great once warm
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 19:51:15 -0500
  Or, cycle through your warmup two or three times and walk back and touch the glow plugs. If they're not hot, they're...
• Re: Accessing the #1 spark plug
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:52:55 -0700
  ...No spark plugs should ever be installed with dry threads in my world... anti-seize compound, either aluminum or copper type. I have seen...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 23:12:03 -0400
  ...it is the center electrode that is connected to the spark plug wire and initiates the discharge, whereas the ground electrode(s) are much...
• Re: Final Drive Allen Size
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:48:56 -0400
  ...Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:36:19 -0500 >Can anyone tell me the size of the drain plug and refill plug? Auto. >Thanks. >Michael...
• Re: Drain Plug? What's a Drain Plug?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Merritt
  Mon, 1 Jan 1996 14:36:07 -0500 (EST)
  ...Dieter Dworkin Muller <dworkin@village.org> > There's the usual round plate underneath the engine where you'd expect > to find a drain plug...
• Re: 4 prong platinum bosch plugs
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Tue, 25 May 1999 22:35:57 -0500
  ...I have >tried ALL of my FLAPS with no luck. > >2nd queastion - Has anyone heard of a reason not to use platinum plugs >for...
• Re: spark plugs, etc
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 06:28:10 EDT
  ...Wh= > ich one is best to get? > The Bosch W7DTC 3 prong plugs are by far the best. Cheers�� Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada...
• Re: Intermittent miss on one cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Sat, 28 Feb 2004 22:35:38 EST
  Fist pull the plug on the bad cyl. check the color to see if it tis rich or lean ( could be bad plug ? ) // with...
• Oil Drain Plug Question
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Swanson
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 08:51:47 -0700
  I pulled the oil plug on my 85 1.9L today and it won't tighten back in. The plug has what looks like...
• Friday Re: what size is the spark-plug thread?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 14:01:09 -0500
  At 12:43 PM 11/9/2001, Dan Snow wrote: >I went out to look at the spark plug holes, and I can't...
• FMBC Brew Bus 2012
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 15 Jun 2012 08:20:55 -0400
  ...http://fullmoonbusclub.com/plugins/agenda/agenda.php?viewitem.3.114.1339736400 Forum conversation: http://fullmoonbusclub.com/plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?40769 Geo/ATL
• Bosch Platinums IMHO (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sat, 24 May 1997 11:11:39 +0000
  ...I couldn't keep plugs in the van before... they would wear out in 15000 km with a plug gap of over 40 thou...
• Re: burred spark plug threads: update
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 20 Jan 2006 11:30:21 -0800
  ...burred spark plug threads: update > >Original message: >"I somehow managed to burr the spark plug threads on one cylinder last >night. All the tin...
• Re: Tranny Oil Question '66 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 May 1996 03:48:08 -0400
  ...you'll also need a 17mm allen wrench for the trans oil plugs. there are two drain plugs in the main section, and oil...
• Re: 3-prong Spark plugs?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 25 Nov 2000 23:53:29 -0500
  > I notice you didn't mention the Bosch Platinum Quad plug below.... > I also seem to remember you don't sell them on you...
• Re: Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:40:57 -0600
  ...good time to inspect fuel hoses!), clean the plugs, put it back > > together, put in new gas, run it, clean the plugs again (if...
• Re: Cold Starting
  Historical mailing list - Forrest Minor
  Wed, 12 Nov 2003 11:50:39 -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: spark plugs N peanuts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 09:18:01 -0700
  ...Before I get the standard type plugs I wanted to query = >> the list and see what type plugs some of you recommended and how...
• Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:56:00 -0700
  ...On 08/21/2012 06:45 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Yes, all the in line 4/Audi 5 engines used the "D" reach plugs. >
• Re: watertank
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 13:55:51 -0400
  ...2) put a screw clam around the bottom of the drain pipe then an expanding hull plug up from the bottom. The screw clamp...
• Re: Fresh Water Tank Drain Cap - Non VW replacement source?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 17 May 2007 13:23:46 -0700
  Not sure if a boat hull plug would work or not. For this, measure the INSIDE of the drain and go to a boat...
• Stuff!!
  Historical mailing list - Jason Cornfeld
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 20:56:00 -0700
  Has anyone on here tried the new 4-tip platnum plugs by bosch? they say if ya dont like them and they dont work...
• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 May 2000 06:33:31 EDT
  In a message dated 5/12/00 1:21:04 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs >> Seat...
• Re: oil drain plug miseries...
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 22:41:36 EST
  ...While doing this, the drain plug thread will find the start of what remains of the thread in the case tapping and reluctantly come...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 16:33:12 -0500
  ...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: FYI.. oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 31 Aug 2017 13:20:01 -0400
  ...a friend bough a westy and the oil drain plug, he > > discovered, was a sawed off spark plug. Ew. > > --- > > Richard Smith, Ph.D. Director...
• Re: Actuator?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 2 Jul 2019 09:17:19 -0400
  ...Current production has the wrong plug on it for a Vanagon, as VW superseded it to the Eurovan one (same actuator, different wiring plug...
• Oil drain may be stripped? How fix?
  Historical mailing list - Maureen Stretch
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 20:04:48 -0500
  ...The mechanic I used to go to says he can probably fix the stripped drain problem by getting something called a "heli-coil" plug...
• Re: Shore power plug shore power 110vt power
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 1 Oct 2004 13:13:38 -0500
  ...Jim On Oct 1, 2004, at 1:05 PM, Doug in Calif wrote: > I am installing a 110vt shore power plug on the westy...
• Re: FYI.. oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 31 Aug 2017 08:51:09 -0700
  ...The OEM plug has a smaller base and leaves room for a thick socket
• Re: Spark plugs - 2.l L
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 13:57:39 -0400
  Seems like the best plugs are those that resist fouling. Soon as the carbon builds up you get misfires. I always ran Bosch in...
• EV spark plug torque spec?
  Historical mailing list - Pelikan
  Sun, 22 Jun 1997 07:47:32 -0400
  Hi - Say, anybody know the factory tightening torque spec for spark plugs for the 5 cyl. EuroVan? Thanks - Michael Pelikan '74 Super Sun Bug...