Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 3+: 60 results shown for Plugs.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 16:08:57 -0400
  ...the problem was the wrong plugs, the bosch place had put "regular" bosch plugs in and that car needs bosch multiprong plugs to run...
• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Oct 1994 16:44:41 -0700 (MST)
  ...Has anybody used these spark plugs in the Vanagons? My '90 > Syncro Westfalia just chews through the stock Bosch Supers (w7cc0). VW > says 48000...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sat, 12 Jun 2004 01:46:10 -0400
  ...wrote: > > I put single electrode plugs in my Vanagon - engine runs OK. > > I put Bosh +4 plugs in there - engine runs wonderfully (much better...
• Bosch +4 platinum plugs
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 23:10:46 -0700
  ...It seems as though Bosch has not >yet manufactured such plugs for your specific car. > They are readily available, < $5 ea, #4477; I've...
• Re: Inverter Question
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 18:44:34 -0700
  Thanks Larry, This what plugs into what plugs into what plugs into what was beginning to get away from me! You're right, I...
• Re: Recommended spark plugs for WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 17:07:46 -0800
  ...I do run W7DTC plugs when I can find them. I find the engine runs a bit smoother and a little bit of seat...
• Re: H-4 wiring plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 14:35:54 -0400
  ...3-prong sealed beam headlight would be a donor for the needed plugs. Karl ----- Original Message ----- From: Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Proper gap for spark plug 85 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 10 Jul 2004 02:21:34 -0400
  ...2 mm is about .08" - an extra wide gap - there are plugs manufactured for that, but if due to excessive wear, then plugs should...
• Sparking plugs - 2.1L - Which kind?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 11 Jul 2015 11:41:22 -0500
  Need to install new plugs. Just wondering what type is recommended at this point in time. Anyone? John
• Re: Spark Plug Failure
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 11:13:06 +1200
  > Here is an item for everyones interest. > Removed spark plugs to have a look see and found plugs at # 2 and # 3 >cylinders had...
• Re: Spark Plugs: Bosch Single Tip to NGK BP6ET Tri Tip User Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:21:55 -0400
  I too have these plugs for many years. They are a favorite. The are a much better choice that the W7DTCas those are really...
• Re: Plugs...
  Historical mailing list - Off White
  Wed, 13 May 1998 14:23:25 -0700
  My Volvo mechanic swears that the platinum plugs are junk, foul up and get funky in no time flat... At 08:38 AM 5...
• Re: How to remove transmission plugs?...problem solved
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Tue, 14 May 2002 09:33:22 -0700
  ...Hanlon wrote: >Thanks to Daryl, Todd, Terry, Ed, Rick, and "Whiskey" for suggestions. > >With the transmission out of the vehicle, I removed the plugs...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 23:49:12 -0400
  Sorry the message should read "if the plugs are NOT single electrode" Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA...
• Re: Winter Storage
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 17:12:34 -0400
  ...This spring, I removed the plugs, spun the engine, sprayed cleaner on the plugs, reinstalled and away we went. For our MR2, I just...
• Re: 3 probe plugs
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 09:35:21 -0700
  ...On a 3,100+ mile trip, I changed to the 4-prong > plugs and K&N filter half way in the trip. Gas milage...
• Re: glow plugs
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 00:50:03 -0400
  ...When he recieved them he found that there were three different styles of Bosch glow plugs with different numbers on the plugs themselves 0...
• Spark Plugs: Bosch Single TIp to NGK BP6ET Tri Tip User Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:33:17 -0700
  ...Saw a few posts in archives about these plugs. Over on thesamba, some think they make a big difference (lots of factors involved I...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 12:29:51 -0600
  ...Cut you spark plugs > > > > I'm sure this is a worn-out topic (but since we're discussing > plugs,) I > ran > > Bosch plus-4...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sat, 12 Jun 2004 09:29:01 -0400
  ...fouled > plugs, improperly gapped plugs, bad wires, bad or wet cap/rotor are more > likely culprits. with two or more items changed at once...
• Re: Splitfire plugs
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 06 Oct 95 08:50:23 CDT
  On Fri, 6 Oct 95 08:42:18 CDT <RGOLEN@umassd.edu> said: >Splitfire plugs??? >Worthless as tits on a bull. and HE should...
• Re: Denso Iridium Power Spark Lub (5306)
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Wed, 6 Sep 2017 20:57:43 -0400
  Save yourself the headache, stick to the factory plugs. They work well enough! Jason Uberbus On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 7:13 PM...
• REQ: "Idiot's Guide to Changing Spark Plugs"
  Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 18:57:37 -0700
  ...He tells me that one of my spark plugs is not firing - he bases this on the sound of the engine. I tend to...
• Re: Need Diesel, Glow Plug Advice
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 18:34:05 -0700
  The box from my slow plugs says Bosch 80010. Below that it says 0 250 201 032-71U. The "-71U" part is in half...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 21:33:54 -0700
  ...vanagon single electrode plugs Chris S. wrote: > I put single electrode plugs in my Vanagon - engine runs OK. > I put Bosh +4 plugs in...
• Re: Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 07:13:30 -0400
  ...Spark plugs Awhile back Denis recommended these plugs: Bosch 4477. Upon this recommendation I ordered some from my Bosch supplier. They arrived yesterday and...
• Re: Spark plugs - 2.l L
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 12:51:28 -0400
  I can vouch for 4477 plugs- butt dyno approved. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia Sep 27, 2014 o godz. 17:55 Dennis Haynes...
• Re: Spark Plugs and Milage
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:32:49 -0700
  ...Spark Plugs and Milage | |When you check the spark plugs that have been in use for 30K and find them |badly encrusted and check...
• Re: Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 7 May 2009 23:50:33 -0400
  At 11:19 PM 5/7/2009, Brenton Tait wrote: >Jst a stupid question, went to buy some spark plugs today and asked the...
• Re: spark plugs: 8 plugs in a 4-banger!
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 22:55:53 EDT
  why not blow that idea off entirely and just use an aftermarket jacobs or msd spark box??
• spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 12:11:07 -0700
  I have looked in Bentley and several other sources, but still not clear. What is the difference between Bosch plugs W7CC AND W7CCO? Jerry
• Changing EuroVan Plugs
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 08 Apr 1995 12:09:02 -0400 (EDT)
  ...One last thing...VW recommends changing your EV plugs at approx. 30k miles...from what I saw on my plugs, I'd change that...
• Re: Coil killer found! vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 21:56:46 -0700
  ...Are you saying the cause of the failures is the use of the platinum plugs? -----Original Message----- From: Eric Zeno [mailto:vw4x4@fyi.net...
• Anyone try Bosch Platinums in their EV?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 23 May 1997 08:42:39 -0400
  It's time to change plugs in the EV...and I've used the stock 4 prong plugs the last time...but I want...
• Re: Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 May 2011 19:50:25 -0400
  ...Spark plugs Those of you that are still running a stock 2.1 engine, what brand and type of spark plugs are you using...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 09:12:49 -0700
  I'm sure this is a worn-out topic (but since we're discussing plugs,) I ran Bosch plus-4 plugs in my last...
• 80 air cooled oil galley plugs
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 22:08:17 -0700
  ...80 air cooled oil galley plugs >I have had these plugs crack and drip, even on my water-cooled 1.9, but >never pop...
• Re: DIESEL starting and other general questions
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 22:41:36 -0700
  ...The glow > plugs themselves are powered by a relay which is > operated by a different part of the relay circuit and > they generally stay...
• Re: spark plugs revisited
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 27 May 1997 20:59:33 -0700
  At 09:21 AM 5/27/97 +0000, you wrote: >Austin, > >> I'd recommend Bosch W7DTC 3-prong plugs; I've had good luck...
• Re: Engine Running Rich
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 8 Sep 2001 18:55:18 -0500
  Chad G wrote: > What causes an engine to just start to run rich?? I recently replace my > plugs and checked them today....they were...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 18:42:00 -0700
  I've been using single electrode bosh platium plugs for about 3 years (ever since they came out) and my coil is still fine...
• Fw: Which side has internal Head leak...air being blown into cooing system
  Historical mailing list - jmatchet
  Sat, 12 Jun 1999 23:13:35 -0400
  - >Can one tell by the condition of the spark plugs, which head has a leak? >I have airbubbles blowing out my coolant system...really...
• Pulstar Pulse Plugs???
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:26:08 -0700
  ...dismiss these plugs as Voo-Doo, but I did notice a positive change when I switched from regular one prong plugs to the Platinum...
• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 31 Oct 1994 08:19:39 CST6CDT
  ...Has anybody used these spark plugs in the Vanagons? My '90 > Syncro Westfalia just chews through the stock Bosch Supers (w7cc0). VW > says 48000...
• DIESEL starting and other general questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 14:16:46 -0800
  ...The glow plugs themselves are powered by a relay which is operated by a different part of the relay circuit and they generally stay...
• Re: Spark Plugs: Bosch Single TIp to NGK BP6ET Tri Tip User Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:32:43 -0700
  ...Chris Corkins, aka "Tencentlife" over on thesamba posted some comments and explanations on why these NGK plugs are a good choice. His comments top...
• Re: Broken Down - Alberta - Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 12 Aug 2013 09:54:16 -0700
  And by "plugs" I meant "connectors" though you should check that all ignition wires are seated. On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 9:52...
• Re: Plugs...The best plugs around
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Wed, 13 May 1998 01:34:01 EDT
  ...someone could give me the part number for the triple electrode plugs that you can use in a 2.1 digifant vanagon motor. You...
• Bosch W7DTC spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 06:50:11 -0500
  Are the W7DTC/WR7DTC plugs suitable for all Vanagons? Mine's an '84. Thanks John P. Flaherty '84 Vanagon '74 Super Beetle [text/html]
• What about New Bosche Plus 4 Plugs?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 23:25:30 EST
  ...Also any input on the plugs, positive or negative, is welcome. They are Platinum core plugs with 4 electrodes. This does NOT mean that...
• Re: 87 Misfires when damp
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 22:01:02 -0400
  ...The new wires make a hell of a difference regardless of how they "test" out and the difference of new plugs and regapped plugs...
• How often should one replace sparking plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 12 May 2009 17:20:49 -0700
  ...Every year? Every 20k miles? Anybody want to recommend an interval? When I got the van about 30k miles ago, the plugs were quite...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 17:25:21 -0500
  Bruce, I used to buy three sets of spark plugs and use a permanent marker to mark the opposite side of the gap. Tighten...
• Re: Tune Up Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 16 Jul 97 20:44:36 CDT
  On Wed, 16 Jul 1997 02:47:18 -0500 Jim Thompson said: >Joel Walker and John Hathaway recommend upgrading the spark plugs to a...
• Re: Cut you sparkplugs
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 08:09:00 EST
  ...I've spent years indexing plugs and the WBX really LIKES the triple (self indexing?) electrode plugs. There IS some relevance to the position...
• Which spark Plugs? 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Lund
  Tue, 28 May 1996 00:19:43 -0700 (PDT)
  Which spark plugs do you suggest for the 1985? What brand of spark plug wires would you replace the orginals with? Thanks, Bill Lund
• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - DANIEL HOUG
  Mon, 31 Oct 1994 08:50:44 CST6CDT
  ...Here's an interesting note on the three prong plugs. If you are having trouble passing an emissions test (or are frustrating with a...
• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Thu, 11 May 2000 18:04:01 -0400
  ...normal price for Plugs??? > > Cheers, > Doug > '84 Westy > Toronto, Canada > IMHO the Bosch Plat 4's are really great plugs. They are $$ but I...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Derek
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 18:29:19 -0700
  Hi Eric, >> BTW if those plugs you put in are the single >> electrode, they are going to kill your coil, and >> leave you stranded...
• Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Jerome Perkins
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 11:27:27 EST
  ...87 spark plugs with a single earth electrode are being installed in place of the three electrode� plugs, this is in conjunction with a...