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• 1985 Weekender - Won't start warm
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Mar 1996 17:18:32 -0800
  ...Back to the basics, that seems to leave two things :spark or fuel. Spark doesn't seem to be the problem, since it runs...
• Re: Platinum Spark Plugs for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
  Sun, 27 Apr 1997 11:10:25 GMT
  ...Platinum Spark Plugs for Vanagons > >Volks, >What is the recommended platinum plug for a Vanagon 87 GL. The book show >platinums not recommended and...
• Dometic 182 B Propane probs
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 06:01:53 -0400
  ...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: how did this happen ... ?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 08:41:18 EST
  Sounds like maybe either your spark plug wires are not in the proper order on the cap or you may have inadvertantly pulled another...
• Re: Increasing fuel economy/decreasing con$umption
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 23 May 2008 15:49:50 -0400
  ...Gasoline engines require a pretty specific fuel/air mix to burn properly when the spark plug fires. At idle, you still need to provide...
• Coil changed, still no spark and spray
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Mon, 28 May 2012 21:15:30 -0700
  I'm not sure where to look for a solution. Yes, the coil was bad and I thought it will start after I changed...
• Re: leaking gas when engine is on (long)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:20:42 -0800
  ...Box fans have motors which are awfully sparky inside. BenT
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Ralf Kalscheuer
  Sat, 4 Oct 1997 19:15:09 -0400
  Hi Volks, I changed my spark plug cables on my 87 Vanagon, since then,it runs a bit strange, does anyone know what the...
• FS: 69 Bus w/ Sunroof, 88K original miles
  Historical mailing list - T.
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 13:49:36 -0700
  ...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1868535277 Thanks for looking! -- Happy motoring! Timothy in Phoenix, 84 Vanagon "Sparkii" 69 Bus...
• Anyone run tri-electrode Bosch W7DTC
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 08:33:38 -0700
  Funny did almost 25K since last year so along with front brake work looks like its getting close to sparkplug time I just grabbed...
• Re: Correct Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 23:54:37 -0000
  ...AND, everyone, this effect is BENEFICIAL, as far as timing > > goes > > (not > > > >spark quality). Because, as the charge volume and BMEP increase > > the spark...
• Re: Dead Cylinder -91 Carat - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:04:54 -0400
  6 months ago installed a brand new GOWESTY engine, mechanic also installed brand new spark plug wires. Put 300 miles on vacation and allow...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 20 Feb 2016 16:35:58 -1000
  ...com> wrote: > >> I would say that on a waterboxer engine, the spark plugs barely wear *at >> all* ~! >> >> Like 'maybe' the gaps will expand and...
• Another no start problem
  Historical mailing list - clark duff
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:34:29 -0400
  ...I turn the key, the motor spins over, but I�ve got no spark. The fuel pump is running, the only thing I see...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 14:20:18 -0700
  ...No start/ Yes spark II > Don't give up just yet. There are a few more things you can do. > > When you have the...
• Re: Fridge again....
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Sun, 5 Oct 2008 16:08:47 -0600
  ...To get at the ignitor >>> (or sparker) you will need to pull the fridge to inspect. >> >> >> >> >>> On Oct 5, 2008, at 3:45 PM...
• Re: Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 11:52:19 -0700
  ...Gap of Sparks > > This is not quite correct. The coil fires when the points OPEN, not when they > close, due to > the collapse of...
• Re: broken spark plug removal?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 12:03:36 -0400
  On Tue, 21 Jul 1998, Patrick Foltz wrote: > Were those 50 year old spark plugs in aluminum heads? Heat should only be > used with...
• Bad ECU??
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 4 Mar 2005 17:43:30 GMT
  ...Check spark, none. Checked coil, OK. Towed home, check Hall sender, checks out OK. Figure it must be the ECU, so I took the...
• Pulsating Idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sun, 10 Apr 2005 21:11:56 -0500
  ...I have done a complete ignition tune up--spark plugs, spark plug wires, ignition rotor, and distributor cap. Checked and adjusted the throttle valve...
• Re: 3 pronged spark plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 09:44:41 -0700
  Based on the Bosch Spark Plug database fiche I have, the original VW parts fiche and ETKA, some (but not all) Wasserboxers of the...
• Re: Bosch not German?
  Historical mailing list - John Koloski
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 15:49:35 -0400
  Did you know that Robert Bosch invented the spark plug? Did you know that VW invented the mini-van? Did you know that the...
• Re: Westy ocassional missing & bucking...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 19:41:57 -0400
  ...Have you check the obvious? Your hand brake is off? Spark plugs are good and well gapped? Wires are good? Caps and rotor? How...
• Re: Spark Plugs: Bosch Single TIp to NGK BP6ET Tri Tip User Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 22:04:44 -0400
  There's also Bosch Platinum +4 (quad tip) 4477. Installed today, seems to have smoothed the idle and acceleration over the well used Bosch...
• Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:54:21 -0700
  ...an engine compartment may get hot, it should not have any 'sparky-sparky' in it... however we have all seen and read what can...
• Re: spark plugs, etc
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 13:45:58 -0700
  ...If we're talking about spark plugs, > though, the first path that ionizes the fuel/air mix in the cylinder will > suddenly have a...
• Re: Total Cost of a complete engine overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 09:19:12 -0500
  ...Coolant expansion tank- $29 Coolant level sender- $9 Coolant Distributor- $24 Spark plugs- $8 Spark plug wires- $50 Cap and rotor- $20 Fuel filter...
• Re: Filling from a 40-lb propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 20:08:24 -0700
  ...Don�t drop tank Don�t kink hose Don�t create spark Don�t smoke Don�t operate any electrical items And other stupid...
• Re: Still hesitating...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 May 2015 09:14:11 -0400
  ...The later can be caused by a cracked, (carbon track) on the distributor cap along with a high resistance spark plug, wire, connector etc...
• Re: HOW DO YOU, fuel line question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 19:21:25 -0600
  ...Don't do this on the car, you can't keep from set a spark to gasoline. Barring that and using the special removal...
• Re: Injectors not firing ?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:50:45 EST
  ...Are you sure you are getting the pulse from the hall sensor? Are you getting spark. Are the injectors getting the 12 volt supply...
• Re: No start, no spark
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:22:48 -0700
  ...A quick check under "the hood" revealed > that I have no spark (pulled coil wire at dizzy to check...nothing). I do > hear the...
• Re: maybe not enough gas, but really good spark, no love
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 23:51:51 +0000
  Did you find fouled spark plugs? if not then you might have to turnt he fuel mixture screw clockwise some. Maybe turn the fuel...
• Re: Fixed: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Dec 2014 16:02:38 -0800
  ...Here's what GoWesty says about spark plugs: "Bosch has discontinued production of their spark plug for the water-boxer engine; therefore, we are...
• Re: Exhaust Flange Gaskets and torque
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 13:26:35 -0800
  ...spark plugs are installed tighter than that ..and we don't think of those being very tightly installed ( not to digress, but many non...
• Re: start - won't sart - solution
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 22:31:18 -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...
• Re: oil drain threads stripped
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:32:18 -0800
  ...The spark > plug trick is assuming you carry some spares with you or > even have an old > one rattling around your tool box (some...
• Re: Question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 15:49:55 -0700
  ...alistair On 2011-09-25, at 3:32 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > 1/16th inch is close to .030 inch...a large spark...
• Re: spark plugs and fuel economy ???
  Historical mailing list - A Brandon Smith
  Tue, 2 Apr 1996 13:16:58 -0800 (PST)
  Is the reason they can give better gas mileage, is some are more efficient and burn more of the air/gas mixture? -- \ / A. Brandy...
• Re: broken spark plug removal?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Edwards
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 20:46:17 EDT
  You might try a tap. For this, you drill a hole and screw in the tap(they come in various sizes), which turns counter...
• Jacobs Compusensor ignition work on aa 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 04:31:54 -0500
  ...a 2.1 WB? Would there be any added advantage to putting it on, or is the WB spark already hot enough? DSM&FS
• Re: replaced spark plugs now idle and cruise control problems
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:49:23 -0800
  If you just changed the plugs and got a problem, you better go back and look closley for what you nocked loose when you...
• Re: Flames!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 May 2002 16:59:58 -0400
  ...Better think about an auxiliary injector mounted in the tailpipe along with your spark plug -- or take the South African route http://www.cnn...
• Re: Correct Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 06:24:06 -0600
  ...AND, everyone, this effect is BENEFICIAL, as far as timing > goes > (not > > >spark quality). Because, as the charge volume and BMEP increase > the spark...
• Re: Fridge again....
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 5 Oct 2008 17:33:59 -0400
  ...The blinking indicates sparking, no blinking, no sparking. In my experience this can be caused by too low voltage (check your battery.) See if...
• Re: Touchy Topics
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:26:09 -0500
  ...Does anyone have any suggestions on what tires, oil, filters, tranny fluid, air cleaner, coolant or spark plugs I should be using? Or should...
• Re: SOMETIMES IT WILL, OTHER TIMES IT WON'T
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 10 Apr 2023 09:39:23 -0500
  ...filter. > - Clean or replace the air filter. > - Replace the spark plugs and the spark plugs wires. > - Clean the throttle body. > - Adjust the throttle body...
• Re: 88 GL Distributor Woes Continue - on and on --
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 24 Dec 2013 15:46:07 -0500
  ...No arc-n-spark. >> >> Conclusion: Bad distributor wire - Or - heaven forbid but most likely - >> dead coil. >> >> No parts on hand tonight - so Monday I...
• Re: Never brag (and please help get my van started...)
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Mon, 9 Apr 2012 06:42:00 -0700
  ...I do have spark and all plugs were tan. But i believe Scott when he says "it's ofer a number of little things...
• Re: If it's not one thing, it's another...
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 13:19:49 -0700
  ...Have you checked the spark? On my westy I just stick a plug lead near the plug instead of on it, and watch for...
• Re: Best Vanagon reEngineering Solution Ever!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sat, 30 Sep 2000 23:26:48 -0000
  ...I rebuilt the motor in a 78 bus with spark plug/drain plug recently. The thread pattern is the same. You could probably stick...
• Cylinder head temp
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 29 Dec 2001 21:57:36 -0600
  ...The VDO spark plug senders are thermo couples that generate a miniscule amount of current that poweres the gauge. The Fiat sender may be...
• Re: 85 misses when wet
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 18:19:38 -0600
  Have you ever replaced the sparkplug wires? Alfred 85 Westy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike D." <md03@XOCHI.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: Recommended spark plugs for WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 19:36:09 -0500
  ...Recommended spark plugs for WBX? > > Allan, > > The Bosch Platinum Plus 4 is a good choice. Bosch p/n 4477 > > John Meeks > '91 Multivan, '85...
• Engine died, great update, it starts!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 31 Mar 2020 17:16:40 -0700
  ...But it sparks and catches. Thank you all very very much for your help. I really would have been lost without you folk. Cheers...
• Re: No start, no spark
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:36:57 -0400
  At 07:58 AM 7/13/2010 Tuesday, Mark A Kippert wrote: >Wiring diagrams make my head hurt. :-) Take a look on the wiki...
• Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 01:06:17 -0800
  Don't work for 'em, but FWIW, NAPA is having a sale on Bosch plugs. $.99 ea with a $.30 rebate for up to...
• Re: Got dem ole lousy idle blues again,mama
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 09:06:17 -0400
  ...pull the spark plug wires, one at a time, to see if one has no effect on the idle. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m...
• FS 16" Audi A6 wheels $100 on craigslist
  Historical mailing list - Ryan
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 05:26:01 -0400
  ...Maybe this will spark some more banter about the use of Audi/MB wheels..... http://altoona.craigslist.org/pts/787307351.html
• How to make an OEM Spark PLug Wire set
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 12:42:21 -0400
  Since VW OEM wires and boots aren't molded onto the spark plug boot wire leads, moisture is a problem because the engine's...