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• Re: Emissions Failure
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 30 Jun 95 14:47:18 CDT
  On Fri, 30 Jun 95 14:28:20 CDT Dan Houg said: >Spark plugs. There are documented cases where the only difference >between and...
• Re: Won't start
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 15 May 2006 13:06:24 -0400
  Assuming you've got a good spark and timing is correct, I would take out plugs, and crank it over to get some oil...
• Re: Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 21:34:50 -0500
  ...A while later the points close again to build up for the next spark. All the parts -- capacitor, coil, plug wires, plugs -- have to...
• Re: firing on 3 cylinders.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 19 Nov 2006 23:07:47 -0500
  ...We've switched wires > between working cylinders, spark plugs, and a new rotor. With the plug > removed turning the engine over, theres compression in...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:58:22 -0400
  ...Jumping doesn't help. >>>> Voltage at starter matches battery. >>>> Turns over slowly with: >>>> - spark plugs removed. >>>> - fresh battery jumpered directly to starter. >>>> - WITH NEW...
• Temperature sensor II in '77
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 12:35:39 -0400 (EDT)
  ...the metal shield over the heads where the spark plug wires connect to the plugs. Has anyone had similar symptoms with a faulty sensor...
• Re: too much NOX
  Historical mailing list - Helge Weissig
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 13:35:18 -0700
  ...check... :) HW> HW> 3) what, if any, role could the loose spark plugs (some soot but no HW> extreme noise) have played? HW> HW...
• Re: No start..... rebuilt engine.... over my head...
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 18:33:07 -0700
  ...If as you assume, you are getting spark and the injectors are pulsing, my bet would be that you have left off a large...
• Re: good news, I think
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:12:16 -0800
  ...Thursday, December 22, 2011, 1:21 PM new distributor cap, cleaned the spark plugs, and I'm not sure what else. The bill is...
• Re: Help needed: ABA conversion has spark and fuel but won't start.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:51:57 -0700
  ...pull the plugs to see if they are wet-fouled. Simply being flooded so the plugs can't fire falls under............... 'has fuel and...
• Re: Looking for spark plug wire recommendations
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 1 Nov 2012 19:43:36 -0600
  ...I am running a stock ignition system with > the exception of Bosch Platinum plugs. My coil wire is going bad and > it's probably...
• 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: Failure to Start - 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:01:42 -0700
  ...All four injectors relatively recently serviced by Cruzin Services Hot > spark > - all spark plugs > > Ignition on > Fuel pump runs > Starter engages > Engine turns > Ignition...
• Re: What did I destroy now? (Ignition fail)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:00:21 -0800
  If you cranked enough without spark the plugs may be too flooded with fuel. Wait 20 minutes and try again but hold the throttle...
• Accurate maintenance records
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 13:19:08 -0800
  ...Also new spark plug wires, plugs and distributor cap and rotor, and a new coolant level sensor and a temperature sensor which were both...
• still not starting..
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Hecht
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 17:18:00 -0500
  ...The wires are sparking. The engine isn't starting. I've taken the plugs out, disconnected hoses from the intake air distributor to let...
• Re: slightly oily plugs
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 16:01:26 -0600
  ...about 400 miles) > > I installed a new set of Bosch W7CC spark plugs. > > Yesterday I pulled them out and they were all > > sort of...
• Re: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 18:55:26 -0500
  ...Re: [VANAGON] 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions? > When you say "siliconing", what do you mean. Spray silicone on it or put > some...
• Re: Dead 83.5
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 21:20:42 -0500
  ...filter > New ignition module > New Bosch coil > > Spark is a strong blue flame but the plugs are soaked with gas. When I > unplug the...
• Re: Failure to Start - 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:34:37 -0400
  ...All four injectors relatively recently serviced by Cruzin Services Hot spark - all spark plugs Ignition on Fuel pump runs Starter engages Engine turns Ignition...
• Excel Spreadsheet for Vanagon Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 14 Feb 2021 17:59:35 +0000
  Wondering if anybody has created one?  You know, all the usual stuff like oil & filter, air filter, brake fluid flush, spark plugs & wires.  Even...
• oooh... the joy and surprise of a new van...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 4 Sep 2017 14:14:08 -0700
  ...oil, filters, spark plugs, this and that etc.. now here are surprises... - on the fuel filter there's a label with marker on it...
• Re: anti seize question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 15:14:47 -0500
  ...The copper based one is for higher temperature applications like spark plugs and exhaust nuts (which you can also buy in copper, btw.). The...
• Re: OK, I've had it! What now?
  Historical mailing list - eric ley
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:19:07 -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: Losing Power
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Jul 1997 13:10:06 PST
  ...Inspect the tip of each spark plug. This may point you to the right direction if you find one of them that is fouled...
• Update: Engine cranks but NO JUICE to coil...poor thirsty coil : (
  Historical mailing list - Don Griffin
  Sat, 8 Aug 1998 23:14:13 EDT
  ...Was getting spark at the plugs now though : ) I'm gonna order that tune-up package from Ron and order some new wires too...
• Re: Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 22:50:58 -0600
  ...I've proven to myself that good distributors are a necessity for proper delivery of spark to the plugs. Having a box of about...
• Fwd: Hesitation while driving (manual)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 21 Mar 2016 12:28:17 -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...
• '71 Westy won't start
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Jul 1996 22:24:53 -0400
  ...the ignition, I do get spark from coil to center distributor and also from distributor to spark plugs. Also, I checked my fuel pump...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 06:56:54 -0500
  ...wire a dozen Scotch-loc(r) cable ties A spark plug wrench 2 spark plugs A small spray bottle of Teflon lube We have...
• Anti-seize [WAS Re: Water Pump Replacement]
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 06:58:53 -0700
  ...same for spark plugs .. > they want copper or aluminum anti-seize compound on their threads. In my > world, bone dry spark plug threads is...
• HELP!! Need Diagnosis (not VW specific)
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Thu, 25 Sep 1997 22:10:55 -0400
  ...Trouble shooting went as follows: *Distributor assembly checks out okay using the Haynes book's continuity testing procedure. *Plugs all have spark (tested by...
• 85 Vanagon low compression in 2 cylinders. Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:09:47 -0700
  ...The spark plugs were in serious need of replacement and it will start and run a bit better now. I'm told it's...
• Won't Start, 1984 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Sat, 30 Dec 2000 12:36:14 -0800
  ...Next, I put in new spark plugs, and checked compression. By then the battery was nearly dead, and all four cylinders measured low, around...
• Re: problem 86 camper weekender
  Historical mailing list - Jack Pronovost
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 12:22:01 -0800
  ...problem 86 camper weekender My 86 westy is running very rich with spark plugs becoming sooty after a dozen miles or so resulting in...
• problems 86 westy camper weekender
  Historical mailing list - aj
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 22:05:56 -0800
  My 86 is running rich so that after a dozen miles or so the spark plugs are black and sooty resulting in a rough...
• Re: Caught offside! - no Vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 02:38:11 -0500
  ...Sparking plugs, Dynamos, > Bonnets, Boots, Dampers and Cubby boxes over on this side of the > pond, > just to name a few. > > For those interested...
• '81 Has 13 MPG--last mo. 18 MPG???
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 21:15:20 -0500
  ...I also notice a very slight jerky acceleration, together with equal black soot (not oily) deposit on all four of my spark plugs and...
• Re: 1.9L still a problem child
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 19:04:20 -0700
  ...I had what I thought was good spark, but intermittent misses. I changed the cap, rotor, plugs, wires, distributor, and coil. I was fixing...
• Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:01:11 -0400
  ...The best way I can describe it is that is seemed more responsive to the throttle than the older plugs did. A small upgrade...
• Re: Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - frank
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 11:19:42 -0400
  ...by the pulse in voltage >at the coil caused when the spark plugs are fired." So, as long as my >fuel injectors are working...
• Re: OK, I've had it! What now?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:10:29 -0400
  ....you forgot to mention the extreme fire hazard regarding finely-atomized gasoline and sparking plugs and wires in very close proximity to each other...
• Engine misses, Type IV heads
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Apr 95 23:03 CDT
  ...It seems to miss the worst at a medium load in middle rpm ranges. ????? It has a new cap, rotor, and spark plugs. I...
• Re: head job
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Jan 1997 19:03:24 -0500
  ...oil on left two spark plugs (right ones always black) > -decreased gas mileage > -engine uses about 1 qt oil every 500 mi > -oil on...
• Frustrating NON START Solved
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 12:21:24 -0400
  ...The van would cough but not start. -Checked that I had spark -Checked that I had fuel -Checked that the Idle Stabilizer valve buzzed...
• Upcoming Maint
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 14:12:09 -0400
  ...Fuel Filter - Orig Equip Bosch/Mahle, Metal Canister Type Tune Up Kit - Spark Plugs, Cap, Rotor, Condensor, Points - All OEM Bosch/Beru ('85) Oil...
• Re: Anyone run tri-electrode Bosch W7DTC
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 14:10:03 -0700
  ...Forgot all about changing plugs for a while - when I finally did, they had over 100,000 miles on them, and the center electrode...
• Fw: Re: No start..... rebuilt engine.... over my head...
  Historical mailing list - Vince Jahn
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 16:23:12 -0700
  ...sitting in it.) Pull the plugs and see if they're wet; if they are, let > things sit (plugs out) for a day or...
• Re: Looking for spark plug wire recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 1 Nov 2012 13:21:08 -0700
  I get fine results with Bosch spark plug wires. yours are a bit advanced over 'regular' ones.. in all vanagons 85 and up there...
• Spark Rattle = Detonation?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 18:45:40 -0600
  ...I replaced the ignition harness with new wires - Bosch Kit - and new Bosch plugs, rotor and distributor cap. These latter were well used. After...
• Re: VW Canada 2.1 Reman Engine
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:37:43 -0400
  ...My only clues at this point in the disassemble / clean up are all four spark plugs are oil and carbon fouled and there is...
• Re: 81 won't start in Colorado
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 16:37:52 -0800
  ...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: Rich Running Chilly 1.9l WBX
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 18:22:32 -0700
  ...Have used it on thousands of spark plugs... just sparingly. on engine oil on the threads per the Muir book.................... better than dry but...
• Re: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 22:47:23 -0700
  ...know what spark plug is recommended for the the 1.9L vanagon. i > have a set of WR7DP Bosch platin plugs but i think...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 14:27:57 -0600
  ...Cut you spark plugs > > > > It sure sounds funny doesn't it......... I use the term WATER > because if > > you run 25% alcohol you can...
• Re: Why no bolt-on HP upgrades to the 2.1 WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Thu, 24 May 2012 16:26:59 -0400
  ...There are so >> many other engines that all have upgrades -- intake flow enhancement, >> exhaust headers, sparkin' plugs, reworked heads, super charger kits, >> lightweight rods...
• Re: jack under driver's seat
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 May 1998 17:16:01 EDT
  ...Water pump, AC & alternator belts, assorted light bulbs, spark plugs, HT wires and a distributor cap and rotor. George, '89 Westy, Wernher _____________________________________________________________________ You don...
• Re: 84 Vanagon misfiring after overnights
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 21:49:55 -0400
  ...Most suggested ignition (plugs, rotor, cap, wires). I haven't had time to work on it this weekend but I plan to soon. Will...
• Air-cooled engine help!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 22:17:13 -0800
  ...gas) but clean spark plug in #1 #'s 2,3 and 4 have lots of black soot on the plugs (too rich) No back...