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• Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 19:26:51 -0400
  ...first get an old spark plug and break off the side electrode to make a tester. then pull off one spark plug wire at...
• spark, stumble, and misses...
  Historical mailing list - Jose Antonio Madriz
  Tue, 17 Oct 1995 09:27:15 -0400 (EDT)
  ...After checking the spark from the distributor with an inductive light i noticed that cylinders 2 and 4 were getting a spark unevenly and...
• Re: Spark Plug Wire Shock
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 17 May 2020 16:56:25 -0700
  Removing a spark plug wire while the engine is running is a very long standing practice to determine if a cylinder is miss firing...
• Re: rain-starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Donald D. Denny
  Fri, 22 Jan 1999 10:08:55 EST
  ...The dealer placed caps used for marine applications over the sparkplugs = no more problem. The spark was grounded to the block. May not be...
• "RM182B" Spark plug gap?
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 15:13:54 +0900
  Hi, Does anyone know accurate gap(mm) to burner slit from spark plug(tip)? My refrigerator is 87Westy RM182B 3rd model. Not "EGI" model...
• Re: Correct Gap of Sparks ( New Question)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 17:37:59 -0800
  What's the record for longest running thread?? OR... How long can 1000 Vanagonites beat a dead horse (or spark)?? Viel Spass, Jeff
• Re: HELP: Engine stopped
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 7 Jul 2016 20:49:19 +0200
  Ignition coil (no spark at all) or hall sensor inside the distributor (spark only here and then, often enough depending on temperature). Had a...
• Engine overheats after spark plug change
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 09:34:04 -0400
  ...I found the problem being a bad spark plug wire (resistance was infinite). I replaced the spark plug wire, and replaced the old worn...
• Re: Correct Gap of Sparks ( New Question)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 18:12:24 -0800
  ...Correct Gap of Sparks ( New Question) I think the one on curves is about the longest I've seen. Re: Curves (no Vanagon content...
• Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 23:03:16 -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: Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - jaime forero
  Mon, 16 May 2011 18:09:00 -0500
  ...Spark plugs Those of you that are still running a stock 2.1 engine, what brand and type of spark plugs are you using...
• spark plugs and fuel economy ???
  Historical mailing list - A Brandon Smith
  Tue, 2 Apr 1996 12:00:37 -0800 (PST)
  OK, So I heard someone talking on the VW list about one type of spark plug giving "better fuel economy" (better MPG) than another...
• Re: Dead Sparking Plug!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:52:08 -0800
  ...I found at least one spark plug with the electrodes *missing* as in not there at all. I guess you could call that spark...
• No Spark
  Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
  Sun, 9 Apr 2000 14:48:25 -0700
  Okay list members, I can't figure this one out on the no spark Syncro saga. Anyone know a mobile mechanic knowledgeable about VWs...
• Re: SPARK PLUG WIRE PLACEMENT?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Thu, 2 May 2002 16:35:28 -0700
  ...SPARK PLUG WIRE PLACEMENT? which spark plug wire goes to which cylinder. _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail...
• Re: Stranded in Orlando Florida
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 4 Oct 2006 20:00:36 -0400
  ...If it runs, it is a fuel problem.If not, electrical.Look for a spark at the spark plug. Could be a failed component...
• Re: Cause of weak spark?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 19 Sep 2015 17:53:44 -0700
  Oh fine, play it that way will ya? :-) May I ask how you determined weak spark? Looking at attached spark plug and turning engine...
• Re: Radio interferance and Intermittant Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 11:39:50 -0400
  ...Pick up a generic spark plug wire loom set, plastic thingys that hold 1, 2, or more spark plug wires apart. Attach the plastic...
• Re: Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 21:52:54 -0500
  ...The >distance of .6mm versus .4mm versus 1mm make not a lick of difference in >WHEN the spark fires. Okay, theoretically, there is a...
• HELP!! stripped spark plug hole. ***FIXED***
  Historical mailing list - Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69)
  Sun, 2 Jul 2006 02:29:34 -0400
  Well I went to my FLAPS and picked up a spark plug hole repair kit and started to work this morning. The kit I...
• No spark, good coil, etc
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 24 Feb 2019 16:18:59 -0800
  ...Yup, I can’t get spark from the coil. There is 11.8V going to the coil. I see, there are two black wires...
• Re: Uncle... '91 won't catch
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 01:58:42 EST
  ...check for spark and fuel. Using a spark plug as the test instrument, visually check for spark while it is cranking. If you have...
• Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What ...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 08:08:21 EDT
  ...In a single tip, the spark in vertical and is shielded by the electrode. The horizontal spark changes the shape of the flame kernel...
• Proper gap for spark plug 85 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 19:26:47 -0500
  What's the proper gap for spark plugs on a 1985 1.9L wasserboxer? I can't find it in my Bentley manual anywhere...
• Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 16 May 2011 18:00:47 -0400
  Those of you that are still running a stock 2.1 engine, what brand and type of spark plugs are you using, and would...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 10:32:20 -0800
  ...Afterwards, still no spark on the #1 plug (as measured by a timing light on the #1 spark plug wire). Spark observed, however, when...
• Re: Help w/2.1 What am i missing?
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 06:17:05 -0400
  ...VANAGON@GERRY.VANAGON.COM; vr6vanagon@HOTMAIL.COM > > What colour is the sparks? > > That sound like a spark/timing problem. > > Any engine in the world...
• Re: Cutting down spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Brian Atkins
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 10:34:35 -0500
  The cutting of the electrode on the spark plug is to increase the gap, thereby increasing the size of the spark. We used to...
• Baffled - still no spark
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Tue, 26 Feb 2019 21:06:20 -0800
  ...Have taken out the #2 wire, attached a spark plug to test on ground, but NO SPARK in any kind of way. I invite...
• Spark Plug Tester
  Historical mailing list - Katy Hahn
  Tue, 2 Mar 2010 13:35:38 -0700
  3 threads just today suggested that the spark be tested as part of diagnosing a non-start. Actually the traditional way to do this...
• Re: Sparkplug question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 23:48:49 -0400
  ...Sparkplug question On the standard sparkplugs for the 1.9L WBX, do you put the plugwires directly on the threaded top of the plug...
• Re: spark plug orientation affects performance?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 13:41:15 CST6CDT
  Sami Said: > I read somewhere that it may be advantageous to install spark plugs so > that their open end faces the intake valve. This...
• Another update, fuel and spark
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 29 Mar 2020 13:18:40 -0700
  ...Took spare spark plug and #4 lead , got it so it was grounded and I take vid. Repeated three times different set ups. Didn...
• Re: No spark
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 18:52:50 -0400
  ...No spark > I own a 1984 vanagon 1.9 liter that has quit and will not > restart. I have replaced the ICU, the coil...
• Re: spark, stumble, and misses...
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Tue, 17 Oct 1995 10:09:22 -0600 (MDT)
  ...After checking the spark from the > distributor with an inductive light i noticed that cylinders 2 and 4 > were getting a spark unevenly and...
• Re: Does running out of gas damage fuel injection?
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 11:46:21 -0700
  ...Well, that is assuming the the DC motor can spark and I can think of a couple designs that would separate the spark from...
• Sparkplug question
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 21:29:57 -0400
  On the standard sparkplugs for the 1.9L WBX, do you put the plugwires directly on the threaded top of the plug or do...
• proper dist cap for 85 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Thu, 24 May 2007 13:05:15 -0400
  hi, my cap has sockets for normal spark plug wire ends and the wires have threaded ends like spark plugs which is the right...
• Re: 85 1.9L died on highway, won't start
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 16:24:47 -0400
  ...How far does the spark have to be able to > > jump? (and if it's a spark issue, I presume that since I changed...
• Re: Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 00:20:57 -0700
  ...I think that means smaller gap=quicker spark=lower voltage=cooler fire and larger gap=slower spark=higher voltage=hotter fire. Am I missing...
• Re: Runaway Starter Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 5 Nov 2013 11:56:00 -0800
  ...you might check for wet-fouled spark plugs first thing. After that ... I'd do is do the ole coil wire spark test. If...
• What Sparkplugs
  Historical mailing list - Chad
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 11:37:01 -0400
  I'm about to replace the sparkplugs on my '85GL. Any reccomendations on what plugs to buy. Also, I was reading in the Haynes...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 14:05:35 -0800
  ...You can see several grooves cut into the spark plug that are just about the right size and curvature to match the edge of...
• Re: spark plugs: 8 plugs in a 4-banger!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 23:04:56 EDT
  ...Plus with Digifant, the ECU control the spark not the distributor. You would have to have a new FI system to go along with...
• 1991 Vanagon GL for sale
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 13:18:11 -0800
  ...dave@sparkplug.com (sparkplug has nothing to do with cars). We are a full service design agency, Sparkplug Interactive. www.sparkplug.com Thanks much...
• Re: NO spark 2.1L Digifant
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 16 May 2003 09:53:28 -0600
  ...Got rebuilt ECU from Ken, still no spark. I smell fuel >but no start. I have power to coil. Coil tested good, replaced anyway...
• Re: Propex Spark Generator Problem
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 14:28:42 -0800
  ...by about 6 >seconds of spark generation, my unit only makes one 'click' which I think is >the spark generator -- and is inconsistent at...
• No spark
  Historical mailing list - Shawn
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 13:11:44 -0500
  ...I also have cleaned all grounds and i do have 9 volts going to the positive side of the coil and still no spark...
• Re: Running rich and low mpg
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 22 Mar 2019 10:36:41 -0700
  *"What is the condition of your spark plug wires?"* the spark plug wires were quite new, approx 500 miles ago... thanks... I will check...
• Re: Dometic-Gas Lighting
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 16:25:28 -0700
  ...The sparker (whatever) should be pushed in five times (five sparks) or so AT THE SAME TIME that you push in the gas button...
• no spark (after timing/dwell checked?)
  Historical mailing list - chris
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 16:59:53 -0700
  ok, still no spark unfortunately. The starter turns just fine, plenty of juice. Had partner crank motor over to check spark from coil, but...
• Re: Anyone Tried the Pulstar Spark Plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:57:18 -0800
  ...And the stock single electrode sparkplugs .. they are not even extended tip spark plugs ..they are 'low grade ordinary' spark plugs. .. so as long...
• Re: hmm, is this bad? could it hurt?(lost spark plug)
  Historical mailing list - Ed Gould
  Wed, 1 May 1996 13:00:35 -0400 (EDT)
  I have dropped a bunch of stuff down those spark plug holes and the little magnet on a stick thing always pulls it right...
• Re: broken spark plug removal?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Edwards
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 22:06:31 EDT
  ...The sparkplug would indeed pose more serious consequences.
• Re: Spark plug gap
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 15:46:43 -0800
  ...it's the spark plugs ... I have boxes of lots-of-life left-in-them Bosch and NGK spark plugs removed from waterboxer engines...
• Spark plug wires
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 06 Jun 1995 14:32:54 -0700 (MST)
  What is a GOOD brand of spark plug wires that could be used on an 82 Westy? It seems that the air-cooled engine...
• Latest news on No Spark
  Historical mailing list - Riley Kettner
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 16:01:46 -0700
  ...I mentioned before that I had no spark coming off the ignition coil. I purchased and installed a new coil to no improvements. New...
• Re: '85 Won't start --update
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Mon, 23 Dec 1996 01:31:13 -0500 (EST)
  ...You should see a spark. If you see spark---- Check fuel system: With a can of starting fluid, spray in to the intake manifold...
• Re: Spark plug wires
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:28:50 -0500
  ...Spark plug wires > >When you're standing aft of the engine looking at the distributor ... >the upper left wire goes to the upper left...
• Fwd: 91 fridge not lighting
  Historical mailing list - William Manley
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:30:06 -0600
  ...vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Sorry, I took it to mean the RED lamp (not LED) that indicates the SPARKER, not the green LED that...