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• Re: Compression Test on Aircooled 1600
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 06:24:11 -0500
  ...1 - Should the engine be hot or cold when you test ? 2 - Should you keep the remaining spark plugs in or take them all...
• Re: Roadhaus - Spare Parts to Carry
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 11:12:59 -0800
  ...one year on the road.. > > Fan Belts = 3 > Distributor O-Ring > Spark Plugs 1 set > Dist Cap = 1 > Water Pump = 1 > Starter = 1 > Left...
• Re: syncro snorkel
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 1 Jan 2004 11:20:06 -0800
  ...Regular diesels work better in wet conditions (river crossings) as there is no elect to the non-existent spark plugs to short out (TDIs...
• Re: 87 syncro: Dead #2 cylinder. Injector?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Apr 1996 23:08:03 -0400
  ...hear/see good spark and still no difference for #2. > Last month I put in new platinums. Have swaped plugs on #2 with no...
• Re: Fwd: Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 18:07:00 -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...
• Re: Ignition Cables, unplugging from distributor
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:19:22 -0500
  ...usually upgrade an 84 to that style. > > be careful about cheap spark plug wires ..sometimes the ends will pull > apart rather than unplug from...
• Re: Help with stalling van
  Historical mailing list - Lucky7Steel
  Sun, 9 May 2010 14:32:11 -0400
  ...flushed engine changed filters spark plugs o.k. replaced rad thermo switch cool lev sensor replaced (system bled) changed 2 relays (fuel sys and...
• Re: Newen
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 22:25:33 +0000
  ...As the flap that is inside was > abruptly snapping on the housing or a bad electrical spark in that black > box. > > > > We are letting...
• Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Sun, 2 May 2004 12:26:59 -0400
  ...but this device is so expensive) During the tune up, the spark plugs, the rotor and the distributor cap were changed. When I quit...
• Re: '90 GL dying at idle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:55:41 -0400
  ...I just replaced the spark plugs and the distributor and the temp II sender. Other than those items it's basically original with 218...
• Re: Overheating symptoms?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Mar 1996 23:05:19 -0700
  ...This is for stock heads and Bosch plugs. If one were >to have the spark plug hole flycut a little it may fit, or...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Sat, 12 Jun 2004 19:58:03 +0100
  ...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: Ignition problem now worse
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:50:42 -0800
  ...is pointing to correct cylinder (#1) at TDC, am getting good >> spark, set timing at 7 degrees BTDC while turning it over, Tried different...
• Cyl 1 and 3 not getting gas.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 19:14:00 -0400
  ...If I do the same for plugs 1 and 3, nothing, no gas smell, nothing. Also plugs 1 and 3 are clean, out of...
• Re: Imagine My Surprise!
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 9 Jul 2006 11:48:46 -0400
  ...You could also take out the spark plugs and squirt a tablespoon of oil in there before the first attempt to crank it. Crank...
• Re: Help for a guy in Belgium
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 01:10:09 -0500
  ...I then pulled out the spark plugs, dried them > off, and let the cylinders dry out. A neighbor checked the plugs when I > turned...
• Subie Van for sale in Chicago/price change
  Historical mailing list - Brian McClure
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 13:44:44 EDT
  ...New Tires, clutch, pressure plate,clutch master cylinder,spark plugs and wires Runs great- really fast! Van is in good shape, some very small...
• Re: HELP! Westy Stranded in Bryce Canyon National Park...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 30 Apr 2005 17:37:24 EDT
  ...the fuel smell no start at altitude by removing all the spark plugs and letting the gasoline dry out for a while--an hour...
• Re: The Thing I Hate the Most About My Vanagon Is..
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 10:27:49 -0500
  ...to bottom, make shure you've got the right plugs, wires, distributor cap, spark plug insulators, check for vacume leaks, check for proper enine...
• Re: CIS Puzzler (Jetta content only)
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 10:34:14 -0500
  ...Spark Plugs > 5. Fuel Filter > 6. No holes in intake boots or vacuum hoses. > > >
• Cyl 1 and 3 not getting gas.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 19:14:39 -0400
  ...If I do the same for plugs 1 and 3, nothing, no gas smell, nothing. Also plugs 1 and 3 are clean, out of...
• Re: cold weather ???what to do !
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 19:35:55 -0600
  ...First, change the spark plugs, > even if they look like new, look and change any ignition parts that > ...; look at the electric blanket that...
• Re: '86 idle revisited and other comments
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 7 Apr 1997 17:22:25 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I was experiencing the same problem; I replaced the O2 sensor, spark plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, found a working idle stabilizer, etc. and...
• Re: '87 GL "Stumbling" Problem
  Historical mailing list - Adam Culp
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 20:33:46 -0700
  ...After the shop tried several things, O2 sensor, spark plugs, wires, AFM etc . ., they finaly found the problem. After three 130 miles test drives...
• Re: 86 Syncro engine not starting:(
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 23:02:33 -0400
  ...Pull the plugs and check for wetness from gasoline - if so you may have injectors stuck on and flooding the engine due to a...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 19:41:17 -0700
  ...Note that I do NOT carry spare alternators, starters, piston sets, cylinder heads, transmissions, CV joints, axle shafts, ECUs, AFMs, distributors, spark plugs, ignition...
• Off topic - Aircraft Engine
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 23:03:21 -0500
  ...This engine had spark plugs at both ends, and you could shut down one bank of plugs and save fuel. It was water cooled...
• RE: Dave Easterwood's Holiday Trek II
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 12:50:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...is fine though) > The brass snubbers on the spark plugs were not utilized as the spark > plug wires needed them causing timing wierdness Are...
• Re: White "corrosion" in distributor cap
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Apr 95 15:09:26 PDT
  ...I replaced spark plugs at least once a year...
• Re: red oil light?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 15:23:43 -0600
  Disconnect the coil wire, remove the spark plugs and crank the engine until your get oil pressure. If you don't get pressure then...
• Re: start - won't sart - solution ( update ) HELP
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 12:12:10 -0700
  ...This will drown out >> the spark in a flood of gasoline real quick. >> >> The ECU is the most likely culprit but a short in...
• Rings? New engine?
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Sat, 26 Jun 2004 14:37:41 -0500
  ...After the van is warmed up, the van runs alright. - I just changed my spark plugs. 3 of the 4 were pretty oily. I...
• Re: DRY first cylinder - why?
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 14:28:03 -0600
  ...Also all spark plugs were very heavily loaded with black deposits. I did not yet taken the liners out, or the pistons. What is...
• Stuck fuel injector cures?
  Historical mailing list - Rob Scott
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 18:14:39 -0700
  ...Oh, I got the #3 and #4 spark plug wires mixed up at first (it's amazing that the thing will start and run...
• Re: Fwd: Jetta engine question
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sat, 14 Aug 1999 09:47:14 -0700
  ...The engine was warm prior to the test and > all spark plugs looked fine (slight brown) as they are 5000km old Bosch > Platinums. All...
• Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 19:11:23 -0400
  ...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: 88 GL - manual tranny - fail to start
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 3 Jun 2014 15:41:33 -0700
  ...Nada! Being by myself, I could not very well turn the engine to check for spark at plugs nor coil. Let it sit for...
• Re: Frozen Engine
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 3 Mar 2009 19:54:45 -0800
  Have you pulled the spark plugs and tried to turn it over? Maybe you've got a cylinder full of coolant - a hydraulic lock...
• Re: Sophisticated electronic tools....amazing
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 1 Jul 2021 14:48:20 +0000
  ...rag over the tailpipe method; he also spoke of possible funky spark plugs.  Perhaps dealing with those two areas might negate the need for...
• Re: Failed emissions for third time
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 16:19:58 -0700
  ...How old are your plugs and ignition components?� Did you do a spark intensity test?� Compression test? Lots of stuff to tinker with on...
• FW: For Sale (F)
  Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 10:27:35 -0700
  ...New Cigarette lighter, spark plugs and fuel filter. New spare tire. Recently purchased "Yosemite Sam; 'BACK OFF'" mud flaps, (included but not installed). Best...
• WAS Re: Weekend from hell 3
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 07:50:58 MST
  ...Had fuel at injectors, spark at >the > > plugs, and no obvious disconnects (wires, vacuum, etc.). What it does >have > > is a dead ECU. Everything...
• previous low power,gas smell, stalling
  Historical mailing list - Arlene K Sondergaard
  Wed, 14 Jun 2006 08:20:42 -0700
  ...he towed it back to the shop where he checked the injectors and sparkplugs as it was started. he was immediately covered with fuel...
• Re: Oil dipstick pushed out of the tube
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:36:28 -0400
  ...Spark plugs looked good, not oily or fouled. they are NGK BR6ES is that OK? Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 08:25:56 -0800
  ...install the dist.Loosen >>> the spark >>> plugs so the engine will turn over easily.Remove the #1 spark >>> plug.This is >>> by the AFM...
• Nutshelling WIZBANG
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 13 May 2000 11:30:44 -0700
  At 06:33 AM 05/13/2000 EDT, you wrote: ><< Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs >> > Seat of the pants for sure ! I have no data...
• Re: good news, I think
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:06:45 -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: 85 Tune-up
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Tue, 01 Apr 1997 09:54:29 -0800
  ...month of August in Alaska! > > > >Parts Changed > > > >* cap & rotor * oxygen sensor > >* spark plugs "bosh" * changed oil in manual trans > >* wire's * K&N air...
• Re: 84 not refiring , still flooding ?
  Historical mailing list - Hans Vanhethoen
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 14:29:59 -0500
  I checked fuel pressure and it is exactly where it should be .And also the pressure holds, I removed all spark plugs and they...
• 86 Westy w/ Overheating issue. ANY other possibilities?
  Historical mailing list - jobe pilgrim
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 09:36:08 -0700
  ...distributor, cap, rotor, spark plugs, radiator, water pump, thermostat housing, thermostat (several times), thermo fan switch, temp sensor... and the list goes on. After...
• Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 1 Oct 2011 00:56:06 -0700
  ...Pulled 2 plugs and cranked: >>>> good sparks. gaps are fine. >>>> >>>> I went thru all the tests on the ECU plug on the Bentley. Everything...
• Hard Starting Cold and Hot
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 19:49:27 -0500
  ...5k ago -cleaned idle stabilization valve and it hums -new spark plugs, new spark plug wires, rotor and distrib cap are ok -checked engine...
• Ignition prob ?, '85
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Jun 1995 17:49:36 -0300
  ...The previous and present problem was "no spark", nada at the plugs. More plugging and unplugging of connectors and vroom we're off again...
• Re: 85 1.9L died on highway, won't start
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 13:45:09 -0700
  ...spark have to be able to > jump? (and if it's a spark issue, I presume that since I changed the > wires and plugs...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 12 Jun 2004 17:29:57 -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: HELP THE VOLKSWAGEN GODS HATE ME!}:(
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Wed, 05 Feb 1997 10:04:49 -0800
  ...I will change the spark plugs, I have bosch platinum's in > the van know. I really don't want to bring my van...
• 87GL, Cold Engine Problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark Smith
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 14:00:38 EDT
  ...I have relaced the ignition wires, spark plugs, and the blue temperature switch located on the thermostat housing. I have ordered a new O2...
• trying to identify the engine in my bus
  Historical mailing list - Mariposa Charme
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:02:20 -0600
  ...These two number are located near the spark plugs. There is a another number that is raised, close to the water pump, under a...
• Re: '86 Vanagon Starts, Dies....Revisited (Help!)
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 20:58:39 -0600
  ...When the engine dies after running shortly, the plugs do not spark. After a few more > minutes the engine will start again.... only to...
• Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:20:19 -0400
  ...Pulled 2 plugs and cranked: good sparks. gaps are fine. I went thru all the tests on the ECU plug on the Bentley. Everything...