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• Re: Rebooting a idle 87 vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:25:52 -0500
  ...and just pull a spark plug wire w/o ill effect to the ignition? I'm also going to bring my O2 sensor monitor...
• Re: The nature of dielectric grease;
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sat, 27 Aug 2005 16:54:32 -0700
  ...Same for light bulbs > and spark plug boots, etc. it is not being used to make it more conductive. > With a correctly done connection...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:59:45 -0400
  ...control valve and module > Replaced seals on gas tank > Replaced all fuel lines, vacuum lines, and spark plug wires > Tested fuel pressure regulator > Replaced...
• Re: Met The Westy owner from OZ
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 14 May 2001 20:14:33 -0400
  ...too many times. >Pop-up gaskets and seals stuck on with blue silicone. >Wrong spark plug wires (resistance set) >New Battery! >Very clean engine...
• T.U.R.D. might need a new name
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 09:28:58 -0500
  ...shore power connector, bad coil, ruined points, bad heater spark/glow plug, leaky door seals, oil smoke in the heaters, fried camp batteries, bad...
• Re: Wet Running Issues.....again :( (9)
  Historical mailing list - James Eaton
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 20:54:24 -0400
  ...voltage available to spark plugs. What you're describing sounds exactly like the problems I used to have with plug wires in my '83...
• Re: 87 Van Bucking (Solution...?)
  Historical mailing list - Kirk Persing
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 21:06:02 -0800
  ...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: update: goin camping only on 2 cylinders help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 23:32:00 -0400
  ...Oil on the spark plugs can also be worn intake guides, overfilled crankcase, (effects front cylinders first due to engine tilt) or a more...
• Re: Ever have one van job that leads to another?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 26 Jul 2020 09:05:17 -0700
  ...our vans. >>>> >>>> I just swapped in some new spark plug leads, and some new injector seals ( little ones that go on pintle cap, seating...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 18 Jun 2015 11:01:54 -0400
  ...control valve and module Replaced seals on gas tank Replaced all fuel lines, vacuum lines, and spark plug wires Tested fuel pressure regulator Replaced...
• Re: Water Pump O-Rings, Sealant Needed?
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 02:35:48 -0400
  ...Also check for crack between valves and spark plug. To be sure that heads are not warped, you need a marble table with a...
• Re: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 20:55:41 -0700
  ...If the machine that was counting "sparks" thinks it's counting coil/cap flashes but it's really counting cap/plug flashes, then it...
• Re: Got a new Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 29 Jul 2020 08:43:31 -0700
  ...is change the oil/filter > I thought I'd inspect the spark plugs. > The front blower doesn't work at all so I have...
• Re: YES - fuel pressure regulator fix?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 10:04:50 -0600
  ...lean burn on #4 spark plug. After swapping around injectors, replacing injector seals, manifold seals, various heat range of plugs etc. I was still...
• Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 04:44:45 -0600
  ...Small Car Parts, B'ham, AL) 4) Spark knock under load _Action:_ Tune up - New plugs, rotor finger, distributor cap, air filter (Small Car...
• Re: Rebooting a idle 87 vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 21:22:35 -0500
  ...and just pull a spark plug wire w/o ill effect to the ignition? I'm also going to bring my O2 sensor monitor...
• Re: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Brassaw
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 21:05:55 -0700
  ...If the machine that was counting "sparks" thinks it's counting coil/cap flashes but it's really counting cap/plug flashes, then it...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 18 Jun 2015 15:15:22 +0000
  ...control valve and module Replaced seals on gas tank Replaced all fuel lines, vacuum lines, and spark plug wires Tested fuel pressure regulator Replaced...
• Re: 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 19:32:56 -0400
  ...as from what i could tell and replaced most seals, water pump, most hoses, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, etc.etc. * installed motor with all...
• Craigslist 72 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 6 Jan 2008 07:48:50 -0800
  ...rods, drag link, steering damper, & torsion arms w/ball joints) New spark plugs Foam Engine Compartment Seal Front end aligned 3000 miles ago New...
• Re: Aircooled lifter noise
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 20:52:14 -0600
  ...spark plugs, heads without head bolt washers, detonation pits in piston tops and cylinder head chambers, injectors with chips out, dried out injector seals...
• Re: YES - fuel pressure regulator fix?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 10:36:02 -0600
  ...lean burn on #4 spark plug. After swapping around injectors, replacing injector seals, manifold seals, various heat range of plugs etc. I was still...
• Re: Ever have one van job that leads to another?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 26 Jul 2020 10:34:27 -0600
  ...our vans. >>>>> >>>>> I just swapped in some new spark plug leads, and some new injector seals ( little ones that go on pintle cap, seating...
• For Archives: replacing transmission drive shaft seals
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 21:17:49 -0600
  ...Remove the C-clip with two screwdrivers, better a screwdriver and a hook tool like a spark plug boot remover. 6. Use a 3...
• Re: Burnt Ignition cable end stuck in dist. Cap
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 Aug 2012 16:16:13 -0400
  ...Bosch says to put a thin layer on the ceramic spark plug insulator when installing, as well as on connecting towers. It has been...
• Oil Leaks and Leak Down Test
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Thu, 2 May 2002 16:23:53 -0600
  ...I can increase the results by putting engine oil in the spark plug holes. I do not have a particular problem with power or...
• Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
  Historical mailing list - byron nemela
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 09:15:13 -0700
  ...I also mention that that stuff is easier > to access, like spark plugs and injectors, on the > 1.8 head as opposed to the...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 07:44:31 -0500
  ...Small Car Parts, B'ham, AL) > > 4) Spark knock under load > _Action:_ Tune up - New plugs, rotor finger, distributor cap, air filter > (Small Car...
• VW Parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 01:13:21 GMT
  ...261 2 Distributor o-ring 111 905 449 11 Spark plug wire air seals 111 941 037C 1 6 V. Beetle headlight assembly complete...
• VW parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 21:47:59 GMT
  ...261 2 Distributor o-ring 111 905 449 11 Spark plug wire air seals 111 941 037C 1 6 V. Beetle headlight assembly complete...
• Re: Ever have one van job that leads to another?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 26 Jul 2020 10:08:31 -0700
  ...our vans. >>>>>> >>>>>> I just swapped in some new spark plug leads, and some new injector seals ( little ones that go on pintle cap, seating...
• Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 09:47:24 -0600
  ...I settled on several sets of spark plugs etc etc and two cases of 15/50 Mobil One synthetic oil. My new engine has...
• admit defeat...long
  Historical mailing list - LAWS HOME
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 11:59:24 -0400
  ...new spark plugs, ecm module, injector seals, coil, temp.(head) sensor, coolant level is right,the mechanical timing seems to be right, I have...
• Re: Digifant start up question> RPMs 'hunt around'
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:49:11 -0700
  ...you could even have wonky spark plug wires ..even if they are not that old. it *all* adds up. but for idle control.. you...
• Re: clutch housling rebuil
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 27 Jul 2006 17:46:45 -0400
  ...seals are used,nor needed,according to Rancho. They last a long time, with out failure. Installation is EZ. I used a spark plug...
• update: goin camping only on 2 cylinders help
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 23:16:31 -0400
  ...c-ya Jonce >This may sound strange, but you might want to double-check your spark plug >wires 'n make sure they all go...
• FS: Enhanced 1988 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:16:35 -0400
  ...replace the coil with a newer stronger Bosch part, changed the spark plug wires to the later year upgraded part, changed the idle speed...
• VW Parts and equipment for sale (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Fri, 13 Dec 1996 12:23:22 -0800 (PST)
  ...261 2 Distributor o-ring 111 905 449 11 Spark plug wire air seals 111 941 037C 1 6 V. Beetle headlight assembly complete...
• Re: Rear wheel bearing play
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:04:27 -0700
  ...A spark plug gap is .032 inches. I've seen up to that much play up-down, with smooth turning bearings and thought that...
• Re: Overheating symptoms?
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 19 Mar 1996 12:04:50 -0800 (PST)
  ...Don't get the kind that mounts at the spark plug if you have a 72-83 air cooled bus - it won't fit...
• Installing heads -- what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Sun, 28 Jun 1998 23:43:07 -0400
  ...There was a bunch of carbon in the combustion chambers and the spark plugs were fouled with oil. Probably bad rings. Note that most...
• a zillion questions (long)
  Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 09:49:05 -0400
  ...I will also have them replace the fuel filter, coolant (with G11), air filter, brake fluid, and spark plugs (with Bosch W7C0, right?). From...
• Re: FIRE!! How did it happen? How to fix?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 13:36:09 -0700
  ...Stopped the car, ran around to the rear and tore open the hatch and engine cover to find the #1 and #2 spark plug...
• lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 06:46:18 -0400
  ...as from what i could tell and replaced most seals, water pump, most hoses, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, etc.etc. * installed motor with all...
• Re: admit defeat...long
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 15:40:17 -0400
  ...new spark plugs, ecm >module, injector seals, coil, temp.(head) sensor, coolant level is right,the >mechanical timing seems to be right, I have...
• Re: No Power Under Load - '85 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 21 May 2014 07:41:28 -0700
  Check the AFM plug. Also, check the vacuum line to the black boot. You could have a massive vacuum loss. Karl Wolz Sent from...
• Re: [T2] A cc'ing the heads question-answered
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 23:09:04 -0600
  ...a wiper blade that I put down the cylinder through the spark plug hole. As the piston came up to TDC it would squeeze...
• Re: FS: Enhanced 1988 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:19:05 -0400
  ...replace the coil with a newer stronger Bosch part, changed the spark plug > wires to the later year upgraded part, changed the idle speed...
• Off with its head! (Further adventures with right head on an '87 2.1 l)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 1 Jul 2007 04:18:01 -0500
  ...When we held the head up to the light, we could see daylight through #1 spark plug hole. This wouldn't be that unusual...
• Re: 28.8 MPG
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 17:29:10 -0700
  ...into cylinder. -Quad tip platinum stark plugs, change flame kernel, un-shields spark to provide more spark exposure to fuel air mixture promotes more...
• Re: Ever have one van job that leads to another?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 26 Jul 2020 12:26:25 -0400
  ...our vans. >>>>> >>>>> I just swapped in some new spark plug leads, and some new injector seals ( little ones that go on pintle cap, seating...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 19:19:01 -0600
  ...Small Car Parts, B'ham, AL) >> >> 4) Spark knock under load >> _Action:_ Tune up - New plugs, rotor finger, distributor cap, air filter >> (Small Car...
• Re: Antifreeze Removal
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 09:14:43 -0800
  ...The seals are free floating if they were installed correctly. No. two is the typical way over tightened drain plug. I do from time...
• Re: Burnt Ignition cable end stuck in dist. Cap
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 12 Aug 2012 20:42:20 -0400
  ...Bosch says >to put a thin layer on the ceramic spark plug insulator when >installing, as well as on connecting towers. > >It has been...
• Re: Digifant timing issues- no idle -SOLUTION-
  Historical mailing list - Dan Richelson
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 14:57:43 -0600
  ...when cyl 1 is firing (crank at TDC and rotor on spark terminal 1) both valves are closed. This means that both pushrods should...
• Engine Vacuum Gauge Diagnotics Uses.
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 12:43:14 -0400
  ...SPARK PLUG GAPS- A needle fluctuation over a much narrower range perhaps about 2 inches incicates that the spark plubg gaps may be spaced...
• FS: Pricy 2WD Westy on VA CL
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:02:20 -0700
  ...Belts (all) New Spark Plugs, Cap & Rotor, Ignition Cables, & Air Filter New Water Pump & Thermostat Many new coolant Hoses & Seals (I replaced any that...
• Re: Rebooting a idle 87 vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 2 Dec 2007 06:30:42 -0600
  ...and just pull a spark plug wire w/o ill > effect to the ignition? > > I'm also going to bring my O2 sensor monitor...
• No Power Under Load - '85 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 21 May 2014 09:42:03 -0400
  ...Sprayed some starting fluid in the throttle intake and she fired up - so spark is there. Realized I couldn't hear the fuel pump...
• Re: Oil Leaks and Leak Down Test
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 3 May 2002 10:12:26 -0500
  ...I can > increase > the results by putting engine oil in the spark plug holes. > > I do not have a particular problem with power or...