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• Re: Fuel System Missing
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Jan 1997 23:39:58 -0500 (EST)
  ...I have replaced the spark plug wires, plugs and installed a new fuel filter before any of the previously mentioned work. I don't...
• Re: Bucking on acceleration?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Darilek
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 10:23:16 -0500
  ...I assume it is not getting the fuel or > spark it needs. Is this a classic symptom of anything? I had read about > someone...
• Conspiracy Theory was:Front Heater Core Fun!!!
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 21:30:57 -0700
  ...hose to get to >the number 4 spark plug!! >Peace, JB & the best way to change plugs on V6 Chev/GMC suv's is...
• No Start - '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 10:34:27 -0600
  ...I replaced the spark plugs. It still won't start. The idle motor is buzzing so I think it is working properly. Any help...
• Re: 1.9 flooding
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 20 Mar 2019 23:26:23 +0000
  Assuming you got all the spark plug wires firmly and correctly seated in their proper positions, you may want to look around for a...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 12 Jun 2004 14:22:11 -0700
  ...to hear how often Vanagon owners >on >this list change their spark plugs, regardless of what type is used. I'd be >shocked if...
• Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 31 Mar 2016 10:39:26 -1000
  ...check if you have not located the source: >> Pull all four spark plugs, in order and compare their electrodes. >> A clean electrode, if present...
• Performance...any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Bell
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 23:59:14 -0500
  ...Rotor/Cap and platinum 4 Bosch Plugs. I have a new O2 sensor on order, and new spark plug wires in the wings. What...
• Re: speaking of lowering ...
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 09:51:36 -0500
  ...The spark plugs are what, twenty inches off the > ground? I'd worry more about the intake. Water in your ignition system will inconvenience...
• Re: Question about caliper, was Replacing front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:25:28 -0500
  ...It took > awhile to get spark plugs into my wifes A4 this morning so I was a bit > behind. > > Anyway, here is a photo...
• Re: VW Special Tools - Prices
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 15:53:55 -0400
  ...Check compression Replace spark plugs Replace air filiter Replace fuel filter Replace cap & rotor Check Hall sensor 3 pin connector & boot Check & clean ign...
• Re: [Syncro] SyncroBeast - update, still not starting
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 23:12:49 -0500
  ...1 - fuel, you can use a can of starting fluid,but this many kill the CAT 2 - spark, you can see spark at a...
• Re: Bug not starting
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 12:57:47 -0400
  ...Check to see that there is spark at the plugs, if so, check the ignition timing (or, at least make sure the distributor hold...
• Problem with 90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:58:36 -0600
  ...New plugs Good spark Excellent plugwires. Good fuel pressure (new fuel pump, filters, I put gauge on the system to make sure) I am...
• Re: No oil pressure, was: Here's one to rack your brains............
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 10 May 2000 08:36:43 -0400
  Bulley wrote: > > Try removing the oil pressure relief spring, and the spark plugs (so the > motor will spin faster) then crank the motor over...
• Re: Vexing Subtle Misfire Issues
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sun, 22 Apr 2007 20:48:47 -0400
  ...Do the spark plugs have the correct heat range? I have found an Inductive Timing Light to be a useful tool in situations like...
• Re: O2 sensor outlet in new CAT, size?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:42:03 -0700
  ...Same as some spark plugs too. On 6/26/07, BJ Feddish <bfeddish@netreach.net> wrote: > > I though that my gaskets went bad in...
• Bob Hooverisms
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Nov 1996 01:54:32 -0800
  ...Like my spark plugs, just cause something looks right don't make it so. Often, on my VW's, I have no idea what...
• Re: Wiring VDO Cylinder Head temp.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 Sep 2001 22:13:31 -0400
  ...the spark plug on #3. There are two wires coning out of the sender into a connector, there is a connector that plugs into...
• Re: No Start - '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 12:21:38 -0500
  ...I replaced the spark plugs. It > still won't > start. The idle motor is buzzing so I think it is working properly. > > Any help...
• Re: 2.1l Spark plug wire routing
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Fri, 28 May 2010 10:13:02 +0100
  ...So, I > started with rotor, distributor cap, plug wires and spark plugs. I > wanted to know the "vintage" of that system and in the...
• Re: No start..... rebuilt engine.... over my head...
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 19:08:29 -0400
  ...sitting in it.) Pull the plugs and see if they're wet; if they are, let >things sit (plugs out) for a day or...
• Fuel Injectors/Oil Cooler Leak
  Historical mailing list - Sunshine
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:19:23 -0600
  ...I have replaced the fuel pressure regulator, fuel pump, fuel filter, spark plug wires, spark plugs, rotor, distributor cap, all that good stuff and...
• 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...
• Throttle-on running issue
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 15 Jul 2019 21:07:00 -0400
  ...Spark Plugs are recent. My son mentioned some stumbling issues when it was raining hard, and current issue appeared after he filled up with...
• Re: Odd Compression Readings
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Thu, 6 May 2004 22:03:41 EDT
  ...or air check is quite simple /you first remove all 4 spark plugs it makes turning the engine over by hand much easier with...
• Re: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 10:50:16 -0500
  ...stalling symptom if spark related can indicate a bad coil or ECU. I'll take a closer look at the coil. > Pull the plugs...
• Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 16:57:05 -0600
  Eric, Did you get the ignition wires back on the correct spark plugs? If not, fuel might not be burning in the cylinder. Instead...
• Re: Help please?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 26 Jul 2003 16:09:18 -0600
  ...Changed spark plugs, rotor, cap, wires and air filter today... Engine wouldn't start. Put all the old stuff back in, thinking I'd...
• Re: Acceleration Problem, Can't Pass NYS Inspection
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 01:03:42 -0400
  ...3. >> > >> > He checked the plugs and they get strong spark, has a new fuel > filter, oil >> > filter, new spark plugs, and plug cables, new...
• AUDI 5CYL Pros and Cons
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 16:53:47 -0700
  ...Cons....5 spark plugs. Ever try to buy thirteen eggs? Awful fuel economy 13MPG @65MPH on flat ground using RON92 2.2l motor only...
• Re: Eberspacher Heater
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 09:50:53 +0100
  ...Something tells me that in the US, the funny spark plugs can sometimes be found at RV stores. Pete C (with a BN4 in...
• Intermittent Miss on one cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 18:03:07 -0500
  ...Replaced spark plugs using correct heat range and gap Ignition wires show 5400 ohms resistance end to end New injector in questionable cylinder Swapped...
• Re: Any way to trick the Digijet ECU into generating injection pulses without the RPM/ignition signal, for test bench purposes?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Jun 2012 12:00:39 -0700
  ...just remove the spark plugs to clear the fuel out, Crank it on starter with a remote starter switch with fuel and ignition systems...
• Re: 1.9 ltr WBX O2 sensor question?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:19:21 -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: 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: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle...more info
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 07:46:23 -0500
  ...I pulled the plugs after about 500 miles on a trip (plugs were put in about mid september) and i just recently pulled them...
• High idle, chirping/tapping noise
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Gentry
  Mon, 11 Sep 1995 18:02:21 -0700
  ...I still probably undertighten rather than overtighten my spark plugs because screwing a plug back in is a lot easier than inserting a heli...
• Re: tune up question (just curious)
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sat, 13 Jul 2002 12:11:41 -0700
  ...dave bowers <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM> > Reply-To: dave bowers <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM> > Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2002 11:11:28 -0700 > To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Think The Vanagon Battery Can Be A Pain To Get To?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 1 Oct 2011 09:51:26 -0700
  ...Try changing spark plugs on a 99 Subaru Outback with DOHC 2.5 engine. I only work on cars for family and friends but...
• Fwd: Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Ron 'Coyote' Lussier
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 17:48:08 -0700
  ...Spark plugs are white, showing no sign of over >combustion. Nevertheless, the gas consumption is still the same, too high >to travel. > >Do you...
• Correction: Buzzing Fuel Pump After Fuel Filter Change
  Historical mailing list - Josh Greenberg
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 17:40:21 -0700
  ...I also > installed a new air filter, distributor cap, rotor, and new spark plugs. My > 83.5 uses the square type fuel filter in...
• Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 13:19:17 -0500
  ...have an assistant crank and look for a spark. if no spark, pull off > coil wire at distributor and again crank and look for...
• Re: Black smoke running rich
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 13 May 2021 07:47:04 -0700
  ...but first make other components are working properly (spark plugs, dist. cap and rotor, O2 sensor, Temp2 sensor, throttle body switch, fuel pressure regulator...
• Re: Surging
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Thu, 7 May 1998 15:06:55 EDT
  ...pipe.If the 02 is bad chances are it fouled the spark plugs as well, and they will have to be replaced. My engine...
• Westy Sink Pump Inop
  Historical mailing list - Carlen, Gregg
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 10:48:20 -0400
  ...Also, does anyone know how to properly gap the three prong spark plugs? I've got a misfire somewhere and want to clean and...
• Re: crank, wont start
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Nov 2015 10:16:37 -0500
  ...Other causes of poor cold starting can be worn or fouled spark plugs, weaknesses in the ignition system including carbon tracks or cracks in...
• Friday - More Canadian Tire Mythology
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 11:50:09 -0700
  ...Buying a spark plug at Canadian Tire: ===================================== You: I'd like spark plugs for my 2.1 L vanagon, please. CT twerp: What year...
• Re: Injectors serviced by Witchhunter- Pics
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:39:14 -0500
  ...And sometimes injectors are blamed for other issues just like oxygen sensors, spark plugs & wires are blamed for other issues & they get changed out...
• Re: Flames!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 10 May 2002 09:14:49 -0400
  ...this...yet. > > > > When I was in highschool we used to mount > spark plugs in our > > exhaust > > > pipe and light off the vapors at car...
• Re: 81 dilemma
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 09:21:25 -0500
  ...i investigated many of the >possibilities suggested by various listmembers, and everything on the >outside seems ok (spark plugs tight, no trash in fan...
• Fuel Injection emergency question
  Historical mailing list - Robinson
  Thu, 30 May 1996 02:32:58 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I have recently changed the oil, spark plugs, cap, adjusted points and timing and valves are all fine. What I discovered tonight though is...
• Re: subu conversion
  Historical mailing list - steven brendemuehl
  Sat, 1 Nov 2003 15:28:47 -0500
  ...port fuel injection system Ignition System Direct ignition system; platinum-tipped spark plugs Engine Management Engine Control Module (ECM) manages fuel injection and ignition...
• Re: upgrading spark plugs for the 1.9L price for the +4's
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 07:35:30 EST
  ...I do remember they were more expensive than standard plugs but less expensive than Fast German Auto -- maybe $6.75 each but don't...
• Re: [T2] [BP] What is this-Is it a compressor??
  Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 09:58:05 -0600
  ...exhaust system? 3) All of that electrical system, and no spark or glow plugs. 4) Where is the fuel system? 5) If there is...
• Re: Need Help diagnosing a Non-starting '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 24 Sep 2015 20:33:57 -0700
  ...A mechanic diagnosed that the spark plugs weren't > firing, but a lack of money prevented any further work. I noticed that the > ignition...
• Re: Vgon syndrome on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Tue, 13 May 2003 22:18:58 -0700
  ok you guys, The spark plugs I just changed as well. They were beyond fouled, no surprise at 8 mpg. There is no fuel...
• Re: radio whine, need help
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 14:12:21 -0400
  Suggest changing the spark plugs... new resister plugs, and/or plug wires. Jack R. 84 Westy Wolfie -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Distributor cap
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 5 Jun 2013 10:12:07 -0700
  ...In fact since the centre wire was so bad, a complete tune up may be in order. (wires, plugs etc.) Neil. On Wed, Jun...
• 85 1.9 L Won't Start (Rebuilt Motor)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Heidcamp
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 22:43:41 -0500
  ...Getting good spark at all plugs with timing and valves set according to Bentley manual. This seems counter intuitive. Place at TDC and turn...