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• 1.9 hot weather issues
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Fri, 21 Jul 2006 15:11:41 -0600
  ...Good compression, New rotor, cap, plugs, wires, coil. Checked spark and it is strong. Fuel pump buzzes when it's supposed to. ( At ignition...
• Re: OK, I've had it! What now?
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:37:30 -0700
  ...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: start - won't sart - solution
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 05:18:55 +0000
  ...new plugs wires and plugs since mine were a bit used. > > 6. looked at ECU for burnt parts found nothing. ( but maybe it would...
• Van Bucking (Ideas?)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 11:12:11 EST
  ...Oxygen Sensor Coolant Temp sensor (blue) Distributor Cap Rotor Spark Plug Wires Spark Plugs (Plus 4 Platinum) I just checked the Temp sender in...
• Re: Build your OWN FI replacement for the digixxx system
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 14:54:08 -0000
  ...cap and rotor. > > It has dual coils to give the plugs a hotter spark. > > It would simply replace the current distributor cap. The rotor...
• Re: running rich is making me poo
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 10:43:23 -0400
  ...Are your spark plugs slimy? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Martinez" <mart1nez@PACBELL.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, June 23, 2003 10:06...
• interesting problem ... solved
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Thu, 20 May 1999 13:12:48 -0500
  ...Replaced spark plugs and distributor cap, and problem went away for a few days. Wife was stranded last month (not a happy camper!), and...
• Distributor Cap and Rotor, Leads, Timing
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 7 Sep 2017 00:32:46 -0400
  ...check/change/set? -distributor cap, rotor, hall sensor, HT leads, and spark plugs? -gap at "the points"? -O2 sensor? -T2 sensor? -AFM? -Exhaust leaks...
• Engine hesitation in the afternoon, No problem in the morning
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 00:00:45 -0700
  ...Replaced the following due to other issues and preventive maintenance less than a year ago O2 sensor Temp II sensor spark plugs rotor dist...
• Re: Flux capacitor install
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 11 May 2021 15:08:29 -0700
  ...fuel filter, fuel lines, > alternator, spark plugs, rotor, testing the AMF, and so on.. > Does anyone have experience soldering this little capacitor and its...
• Re: overheating issues
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 12:21:04 -0400
  ...The Bently has the exact difference.Is your ignition timing correct? This can cause excess heat.Correct spark plugs? Catalytic converter that is plugged...
• Re: overheating issues
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 12:21:04 -0400
  ...The Bently has the exact difference.Is your ignition timing correct? This can cause excess heat.Correct spark plugs? Catalytic converter that is plugged...
• 1.9 ltr WBX O2 sensor question?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:21:48 -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: '57 Progress or Problem?!
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 22 Nov 1995 09:17:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...a spark plug wire, either from the plug or from the distributor? Do the plug wires still go to the right plugs? This is...
• Re: firing on 3 cylinders.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 20 Nov 2006 08:50:37 -0600
  ...We've switched wires > between working cylinders, spark plugs, and a new rotor. With the plug > removed turning the engine over, theres compression in...
• Another 2.0 L Rebuilt Question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Ernest
  Thu, 02 May 96 08:27:00 PDT
  ...I have replaced the battery and coil but still get a very weak spark at the plugs. Last night I messed around with the...
• Vacuum question. Another continuing saga.
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 17:49:46 -0400
  The van still felt like it had less power today and I discovered one the plug wires was corroded and "green" where it plugs...
• RE: '83 Vanagon woes -- hot start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dave Johnson
  Tue, 2 Jan 1996 09:37:34 -0800
  ...So far we know >that all four plugs are sparking, the fuel pump is pumping, the fuel filter >has been changed. Occassionally it will...
• Re: '76 Bus Fuel Injection Question
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 May 1996 09:39:01 -0400
  ...Tried reversing the >3 & 4 injector wiring, just for the heck of it. >Also checked the standard stuff (points, plugs, compression, etc.), >which is...
• FOR SALE: 1991 VW Westfalia Vanagon Camper
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 15:19:46 -0600
  ...1991 VW Westfalia Vanagon Camper 1991 Volkswagen Westfalia Vanagon camper 135,000 miles New air conditioning and clutch Recent major tune-up (spark plugs...
• i done did fixxed it/88 vanagon that was missing
  Historical mailing list - Rajesh Injety
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 09:02:44 -0800
  ...so then i check the gap on all the spark plugs.(Bosch Super's) they were way off. at the most they should be...
• Re: Syncro running terrible
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Tue, 12 May 1998 09:37:06 EDT
  ...Check the plugs: Now, pull & replace the spark plug on the "bad" cylinder. If that doesn't do the trick, continue below. D. Cap...
• Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 1 Oct 2011 11:50:24 +0000
  ...Pulled 2 plugs and cranked: > >>> good sparks. gaps are fine. > >>> > >>> I went thru all the tests on the ECU plug on the Bentley. > >>> Everything...
• Re: Humidity and storage
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 08:52:10 -0600
  ...If you can't get it done this way you can remove the spark plugs and put about an ounce of MMO or oil...
• Re: Help....stuck....dead Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Sat, 5 Aug 2017 22:09:56 -0600
  ...Cleaned the plugs and put them back in.=20 Got power to the coil, but no spark of I ground out the coil wire...
• Still running rich, now what
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 08:28:16 -0700
  ...Would an oxygen sensor fail in a few months? Would a bad spark plug do this (800 or less miles on bosch Pt plugs...
• Re: 81 won't start in Colorado
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 20:17:40 -0600
  ...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: Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 4 Apr 2013 10:36:41 -0700
  ...I put a print out of this list in the glove box. - fuel pump - coil - dist cap and rotor - spark plugs wire set - spark...
• 84 vanagon stalling
  Historical mailing list - jeff seward
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 13:22:14 -0800
  ...Spark plugs replaced 5000mi ago... That's all I know... where should I start troubleshooting... I don't have a lot of time on...
• Re: why is 2.1 eating ignition coils?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:54:22 -0400
  ...why is 2.1 eating ignition coils? Because he has Buach Platinum plugs (single electrode) I'll bet. I've seen this several time...
• Heip!! New engine won't start (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 13:43:51 -0700
  ...Pulled plug wire from #4 and saw good spark to ground. Pulled plugs from #2 and #4, noted plugs were wet from gas. Grounded...
• Re: still not starting..
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 17:34:06 -0600
  ...The wires are > sparking. The > > engine isn't starting. > > > > I've taken the plugs out, disconnected hoses from the intake air > distributor > > to let...
• Itsy bit O'Confusion (lengthy but hope this clears it up)
  Historical mailing list - Don Griffin
  Thu, 9 Jul 1998 11:54:38 EDT
  ...Daylight Time, Modl6971 writes: >> I'm offended by the term "Kraut spark plugs". In the land of the round >> door knobs, (America), and everything...
• Re: Van questions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Apr 1994 08:35:04 EDT
  ...Is tehre a better way to test for spark at the plugs than by holding them to the block & turning the engine over (as...
• Fuel Pump Failure - trouble shoot & repair (if Possible)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:48:07 -0500
  ...Got good spark at all plugs. BUT - no fuel to the engine. In checking the pump, when the switch is turned on, I can...
• Re: Mechanics using customer supplied parts.. Was bars leaks
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:17:08 EDT
  ...I'm not advocating driving over to my mechanics armed with some used axles or a set of spark plugs that I saved fifty...
• Re: Temporary Mystery Loss of Power
  Historical mailing list - Janette & Dick Smith
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 11:20:22 -0400
  ...was completely cured with a simple replacement of the Ignition wires (spark plugs and coil). Any time it rained it would start missing and...
• Re: Tiico won't start
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 10:41:00 -0800
  Ignition coil? Sounds like you're not getting spark to me. bmc :) "Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...." > From...
• Re: Compression Test
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 10:26:00 -0400
  ...don't want to tighten the plugs on a hot > engine. > > 2. I will remove all sparkplugs and ground the ignition lead from the...
• Re: Hmmm... sparkplug conditions for the beginner
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 06:43:34 -0500
  ...I'd suggest that you read at least one of your spark plugs after > > a few > > hundred miles to be sure that you're...
• Engine cranks but NO JUICE to coil...poor thirsty coil : (
  Historical mailing list - Don Griffin
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 17:56:16 EDT
  ...starter works fine and engine turns over but NO spark from the coil. If ya remember a few weeks ago I replaced the plugs...
• Re: Distributor Cap and Rotor, Leads, Timing
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 7 Sep 2017 14:55:54 -0400
  ...On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 1:17 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > For spark plugs I have been using the quad...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:32:59 -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...
• Re: Please help my 81 Vanagon live again :(
  Historical mailing list - david kao
  Tue, 10 Dec 1996 21:35:54 -0800
  ...What magic spirit do I use to un-seize the engine? > Remove all spark plugs and try to turn it again. You can try...
• Re: are there any dead ECUs?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 21:25:57 +0000
  I have my 1.9 digijet that caused my FI to foul plugs with gas was'nt going to scrap it but would you...
• Intermittent miss on one cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Sat, 28 Feb 2004 20:56:27 -0500
  ...I replaced the plugs and distributor cap with no change. The wires are new at 10K miles. The spark seems to be very strong...
• vanagon bucks, stalls, stays dead
  Historical mailing list - marc milobinski
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 06:59:23 -0700
  ...Checked for sparks and fuel pressure before it got dark and both looked good. Grounds are all clean. Pulled the plugs and they looked...
• Re: Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:28:44 -0500
  ...That said, check for spark at the plugs first since its easiest. Pull any plug wire at the plug and put a screw driver...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Regulators
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 08:50:03 -0500
  ...It seems to have worked well, I'm getting matching color on the spark plugs now. Before this retrofit I was getting an almost...
• Re: Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - frank
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 11:21:34 -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...
• Single and wondering how much to sell the 1980 for
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 18:14:37 -0800
  ...It needs a combi-fuel relay (13-pin California emmissions), spark plugs, wires, fuel tank should be dropped & cleaned, here's the worst: Some...
• Re: Bosch Service Media
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 08:28:31 -0800
  ...Circuit Diagrams Electronics & Microcomputers Battery Ignition Electronic Battery Ignition Storage Batteries Spark Plugs Starting Systems Starting Motors Alternators Emission Control Interference Suppression Passenger Car...
• Re: Just damn died
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 07:14:00 -0400
  ...Do you have sparked at all for spark plugs? That eliminates that system. Is there a serious mechanical problem; deed you hear clatters and...
• Van with blown engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 20:49:04 -0400
  ...what is now Advanced Auto Parts) Distributor (new) Plug wire set Spark plugs O2 sensor Front rotors Front pads Exhaust (main pipe, cat and...
• Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What about the t...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 16:10:53 EDT
  ...Even surface gap-plugs are not capable of a centro-symmetric arc. frank Grunthaner
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:19:25 -0400
  ...I pulled the spark plugs and there were no fluids > inside the cylinders. Manually turned engine to stop point in both > directions. It stops...
• Re: fwd: Re: Re.: Hot Start Phase II
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Aug 94 15:29:36 EDT
  ...new slightly colder Bosch plugs and moved the head tem gauge sensor from the head sensor location to spark plug no. 3. The difference...
• Re: engine trouble, repair shops in boulder area
  Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 18:07:34 -0400
  ...where to start looking? i pulled a couple spark plugs and they look ok. the plugs,wires,cap&rotor are new. could it be...
• 2.1 WBX Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Tue, 23 May 2017 19:04:25 +0000
  ...By the time I've got the van up on the lift, the spark plugs removed and the #1 piston at TDC with the...
• Re: f/ Re: spark plugs and fuel economy ???
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 03 Apr 96 13:58:57 CST
  On Wed, 3 Apr 1996 13:07:06 -0600 Scott Beckstead said: > According to Piaget linear concrete thinking stops being a problem at >about...