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• Re: Spark plug wires - Embarrasment to follow
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:37:00 -0400
  ...PM To: BJ Feddish Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Subject: Re: Spark plug wires - Embarrasment to follow Geek Squad on the way - " put down...
• Re: refrigerator failure, '91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:28:24 -0600
  ...A greater distance > > > > will create a slow spark causing the light to > > > > blink. A lesser distance will create a fast spark > > > > that may not...
• 84 Electrical-Fusible Link?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jul 96 08:59 CDT
  ...No spark to plug. No spark from coil. I ask myself...could this be that fusible link again? I have Bentley. I track the...
• Gauged Animals?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 09 Nov 95 17:41 CST
  ...I'm familiar with the VDO cylinder head gauge with a "ring" sensor which slips of the spark plug before you thread it in...
• Re: Spark Plug Failure
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 11:13:06 +1200
  > Here is an item for everyones interest. > Removed spark plugs to have a look see and found plugs at # 2 and # 3 >cylinders had...
• Re: start - won't sart - solution
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 23:37:46 -0500
  ...You have >>stated that you have fuel but no spark. The ECU controls the fuel >>injection system and is not in the igintion circuit...
• flex plate... end play .. spark plug wires... jack adapters .... and other questions...
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Wed, 5 May 2004 18:05:50 -0400
  ...is there anything special i need to know in order to set crankshaft end play? What spark plug wires do the seasoned vanagon vets...
• Re: AC Compressor to inflate tires, etc?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 15:27:11 -0700
  The spark plug inflater was fairly common. I bought one back in the seventies, Still have it. It has some sort of valve that...
• Re: Injectors not firing ?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 24 Feb 2007 14:51:13 -0500
  ...I used an old FI electrical connector for the fuel injector to insure a good spark free electrical connecton(This is a lie-I...
• Re: Help--- stuck in Redding Followup and conclusion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 00:01:34 -0400
  ...I understand it can also happen on AL heads if sparkplugs were ever removed hot and caused damage to the threads without actually stripping...
• Re: Spark, fuel and air...a no start story.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 14 Dec 2015 11:54:04 -0800
  "Moral of the story always remember what 3 things you need for combustion to occur and watch out for those nuts. Thanks, T." ------------- "Watch...
• Re: Demise of free air
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 18:06:30 EST
  Sparky's Exxon in Munford, TN (at Hwy. 51 and Munford-Atoka Rd, 20 miles north of Memphis),where one of the towns two...
• Need Bosh 4 Prong Spark Plug #
  Historical mailing list - Ron Semko
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 16:36:21 EST
  AAAAAaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrggggg. Everytime I go to get something from my computer I realize that I lost it in the crash I had. OK, does anyone...
• 88 Vanagon Automatic Transmission idling problems
  Historical mailing list - Robert and Sharon Mendon�a
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 11:02:12 -0800
  ...Have tried replacing spark plugs, air filter, cap and rotor, and carburetor cleaner - and still having problems. Bob Mendonca [text/html]
• spark plugs, etc
  Historical mailing list - ren ren
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 11:25:54 -0700
  I have an 84...there are 3 prong Bosch plugs and 1 prong Bosch plugs. Which one is best to get? Is it ok...
• Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 12:38:43 -0600
  Has anyone used Bosch W8CCO plugs. My engine is getting older, just removed the head and it has some significant carbon buildup. I was...
• Any of you tried MSD?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:51:28 -0700
  ...It is some "Multiple Spark ...". Supposed to make the engine more efficient, save fuel, more power, etc. Anyone? Zoltan
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Thu, 18 Feb 2016 16:56:11 -0800
  ...com> wrote: > >> I would say that on a waterboxer engine, the spark plugs barely wear *at >> all* ~! >> >> Like 'maybe' the gaps will expand and...
• Re: I tuned the 82 and now NO GO, help wanted
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 26 Sep 1999 11:16:54 -0400
  ...I don't think the coil was damaged by your testing and it's close enough to work properly. >I connected it to Spark...
• Re: firing on 3 cylinders.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 19 Nov 2006 23:07:47 -0500
  Hi Craig, Your engine needs spark and fuel to run. If it ain't spark, it certainly could be fuel related. Check the connections...
• Re: Starting problems - 86 GL
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Mar 97 07:48:27 -0800
  ...Lastly, check for spark at the end of the spark plug. Be *VERY* careful when doing this if you smell gas in the engine...
• Re: Drivability Problems with Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Oct 1996 09:20:41 +0000
  ...When the coil cools down it will function > again since the insulation self-heals itself temporary. > > The orange spark is a sign of a...
• Re: Spark Plug Wire Shock
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 May 2020 00:53:24 +0000
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• Re: Battery ground
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 18 Apr 2015 10:13:55 -0700
  Not without sparks! Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Apr 18, 2015, at 6:39 AM, Rob <vwrobb@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > No...
• Accessing the #1 spark plug
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:52:55 -0700
  So I'm going to swap out the plugs on my 1.9 and it looks like the air filter assembly has to be...
• Sick 78 Van
  Historical mailing list - Ed Goodrow
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 17:05:56 EDT
  ...He had worn the battery down pretty good but when I tested for spark I got nothing. Any suggestions for an area to look...
• Update
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 16:48:13 +0100
  ...Now I have included ignition timing specs, valve specs, compression pressure specs, and spark plug specs. The URL is http://members.tripod.com/perlindgren...
• Gapping Bosch Super W7DTC spark plugs?
  Historical mailing list - William S. Brown Jr.
  Thu, 5 Oct 2000 19:21:32 -0800
  I have used the Bosch Super W7DTC plugs for many years and find them to be outstanding. I don't even try to regap...
• Re: Broken down 89 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 11:57:46 -0400
  ...1) fuel, 2) spark. Chris
• injector noise?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 21:47:39 -0800
  ...if so, what does it sound like? Thanks, -Damon ===== '84 Westy (Sparky) w/2.3L WBX Vancouver, BC __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? All your favorites...
• Re: Runaway Starter Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 5 Nov 2013 13:59:07 -0800
  On 86-91 Digifant vans the separate brown wire from the distributor harness bundle is not needed for making spark. It is used for...
• Re: Dometic question. (yes did search archives.... ;^)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:43:20 -0400
  ...The spark can jump out and groundon the box. Use a length of heat shrink tubing to fix it.
• Re: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 13:59:16 -0500
  ...1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions? > Regarding the pitted waterpump surface...Using JB is fairly common to make > sure this area will seal...
• Re: Bucking Engine
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 2 May 2004 04:53:14 +0000
  ...spark plugs, spark plug wires, dist. cap, dist. rotor, air filter, fuel filter. Check your ignition timing and throttle switch adjustment as per Bentley...
• Re: Hesitation while driving (manual)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:40:11 -0700
  ...just changed the plugs/cap/rotor. > > I'm thinking it's time to change the spark plug wires too. > > I just don't want...
• Re: Triple Electrode Spark Plug Available For 1.9L Motor
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 06:23:41 EST
  In a message dated 2/27/2002 12:07:39 AM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Triple Electrode Spark Plug Available...
• Re: Aren't all Vanagon spark plug wires the same?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 22:25:09 -0400
  ...Aren't all Vanagon spark plug wires the same? Some use solid core copper wires. The ones without electronic ignition. Vanagons with electronic ignition...
• Re: Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:28:44 -0500
  ...If there is no spark, then you have an ignition problem. Coil, distributor pick up, bad cap, rotor, etc. If you have spark, them...
• Re: spark plug upgrades.....3 electrode for 1.9L and 4 electrode for 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 15:08:02 -0800
  ...stock....... > > Anyone know of the Bosch number for the 3 electrode sparkplug that > fits the > 1.9L?........brownie points? > > Springtime tuneups are soon upon...
• Re: spark plug blow out
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 31 May 2002 05:04:19 -0700
  ...Z --- Sharon Simpson <toby.gun@VERIZON.NET> wrote: > My spark plug blew out yesterday, I tried to thread > it back in and it wont...
• Re: Fuel injectors?
  Historical mailing list - T.
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 15:54:56 -0700
  That sounds just like my Sparky's problem!!! Let me know what's up, ok? Am going Tuesday to have the fuel injectors looked...
• Re: still not starting..
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 15:19:47 -0800
  It sounds like the spark plug wires may be connected out of order. You do know that they are not in numerical order on...
• Re: Spark plugs - 2.l L
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sat, 27 Sep 2014 20:36:54 -0600
  Oh yes! It is all I use on any vanagon. Great plugs. Z Sent from my iPad > On Sep 27, 2014, at 15:49...
• Re: Fridge again....
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 02:17:58 +0000
  ...I also don't know about the flickering-when-sparking light? Only the lower-left-rear-corner-of-the-fridge light that's hard...
• Re: Dead Cylinder -91 Carat - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 15 Oct 2014 15:19:40 -0700
  ...From the distributor to the plugs checks good with a strobe >> and I get a good, strong spark at the plugs themselves. Still no...
• 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...
• Wasserboxer stalling
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Wed, 27 Oct 2004 00:39:02 -0700
  ...all ignition and fuel systems are ok, but ECU doesn't issue spark or injection commands, thus no spark or fuel smell in exhaust...
• Distributor/Spark Plug die-electric grease
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:38:53 -0600
  ...A recent post recommended that die-electric grease be used on the spark plug wires. Would the grease be used on the end that...
• OK, I've had it! What now?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:03:50 -0400
  ...Check for spark--Check. Spray Starter fluid in the air cleaner housing and crank engine--Check. Crank starter by itself (minus starting fluid)--FAIL...
• Re: 87 syncro won't start
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Wed, 31 Jul 1996 12:43:22 -0400 (EDT)
  ...You could see the spark, but it wasn't enough to run my Vanagon. It shorted because of the wrong plugs. Eric Zeno emz...
• Radio noise from engine ?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 06:49:02 EST
  ...Where to look to remedy this problem ? Spark plug wires ? Spark plug caps ? Ground cable somewhere ? This sound was never there until just recently...
• Can't remove spark plug - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 18:57:17 -0400
  I can't remove the spark plug located below the intake air unit (plug on passenger side toward front of van). I sprayed WD...
• Re: Wifes Audi - Oil Leak - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 22 Nov 2007 13:25:00 -0800
  ...But, first thing that comes to my mind is valve cover gasket, clogged breather, and also, some spark plugs go in tube that are...
• Anti-seize [WAS Re: Water Pump Replacement]
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 06:58:53 -0700
  ...In my > world, bone dry spark plug threads is just plain very bad workmanship. > Rare is the day that I find any sparkplugs installed...
• Re: Head Temperature gauge wiring sensitive?
  Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 11:19:39 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I let the sender's wire stick out through the spark plug hole in the tin and a slight incision in the rubber spark...
• 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: [Syncro] Not running yet. ?????? any ideas.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 10 Feb 2001 01:30:15 -0500
  ...It will look like it has spark, but it is not strong enough to fire the motor. I've seen this over 12 times...
• Re: BA6 heater questions
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 04:34:05 -0600
  ...me.Next i would make sure it is getting spark to the glow spark plug you can pull it out and check it,i...
• Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:01:11 -0400
  ...and that is helped by the side electrodes not "shading" the spark gap > from the middle of the charge. The wbx has a very...
• RE: Tuning Problems
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Apr 1994 16:10:52 -0600
  ...How much clearance is there from the end of the spark plug >to the top of the piston at TDC. Why not use that...