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• Re: Ever have one van job that leads to another?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 26 Jul 2020 10:10:16 -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: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Mon, 5 May 2014 08:52:58 -0600
  ...In any case, this Vanagon has cast iron ballast in the back, and no spark plugs. What I am about to tell you may...
• Re: 1.9 Head Gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Mon, 24 May 2004 21:18:49 -0400
  ...I could detect however, a small puddling around the # 4 spark plug near an area where I applied JB weld about 2 years ago...
• Re: FS: Pricy 2WD Westy on VA CL
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:22:16 -0400
  ...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: Craigslist 72 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 6 Jan 2008 12:58:25 -0600
  ...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: Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 08:17:37 -0800
  ...t actually need any parts. > I settled on several sets of spark plugs etc etc and two cases of 15/50 > Mobil One synthetic...
• Head leak x 2
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 5 Mar 2000 15:21:50 -0700
  ...I did have them do other maintenance while it was there, flush brake fluid, replace the thermostat and temp II sensor, spark plugs, a...
• Re: No Power Under Load - '85 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 21 May 2014 12:49:24 -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...
• RoadHaus - Reflections on 2003
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 09:04:21 -0700
  ...Distributor O-Ring = 1 Oil Pump seals (inner & outer) = 1 Oil Changes = 10 Tune Ups = 1 Spark Plugs = 2 sets Right Rear Wheel Bearing...
• SoCal, Heat, Condensation, & Gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Wed, 9 May 2001 01:30:46 EDT
  ...The spark plugs seem fine. Slight carbon on the base of the plug, but the electrode is clean and white--the Bosch 4 electrode...
• Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:52:16 -0700
  ...pre filter and cannister filter), fuel pressure > > regulator, plugs, rotor, cap, hall unit, ICU, spark plug wire set, > coolant > > ECU sensor, assorted FI connectors...
• Re: FS: Pricy 2WD Westy on VA CL
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:37:13 +0000
  ...Belts (all) > New Spark Plugs, Cap & Rotor, Ignition Cables, & Air Filter > New Water Pump & Thermostat > Many new coolant Hoses & Seals (I replaced any that...
• Fwd: My 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st Westy -'84 Westy information
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Fri, 27 Jun 1997 19:18:59 -0500
  ...I keep a watchful eye on the distributor cap, rotor and spark plugs. I follow the recommended durations for replacements and brands. I keep...
• OddBall Vanagon Items FS
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 03:40:25 EST
  ...Has Trip Odo Speedometer, Foil, Fuel Gauge and Clock) 021-998-031AD Spark Plug Wire Set, 2000 Air Cooled 80-83 $13.50 set...
• Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:08:34 -0600
  ...pre filter and cannister filter), fuel pressure >> > regulator, plugs, rotor, cap, hall unit, ICU,  spark plug wire set, >> > coolant >> > ECU sensor, assorted FI connectors...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Fredericks
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 11:32:59 -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...
• FS: 1984 Vanagon Westfalia with "going - gone" Engine (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Leaf
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 08:27:46 -0800
  ...complete front and rear breaks, head gaskets, front axle seals, radiator, oxy sensor, spark plugs, rotor, rear heater core and valve ($2457) Window tint...
• Re: soCal, Heat, Condensation, & Gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Tue, 8 May 2001 23:19:38 -0700
  ...The spark plugs seem > fine. Slight carbon on the base of the plug, but the electrode is clean and > white--the Bosch 4 electrode...
• Re: Boston Bob's web site
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 3 May 2002 09:58:43 -0500
  ...If you can adjust your FI AFM to the point that your spark plug burn looks the color of Ciffee with Cream then thats...
• Valve seals
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 23:58:54 -0400
  ...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: lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 09:10:49 -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...
• trip report and gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 23:50:23 -0700
  ...Now, I'm probably easy prey for propaganda, but I feel that the Bosch 4 electrode Platinum plugs may be adding a little fuel...
• Re: Ever have one van job that leads to another?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 26 Jul 2020 13:20:52 -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...
• tune up
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 14 Jun 97 14:00:27 CDT
  ...check timing. - replace spark plugs. 18000 miles: do all the 12000 miles stuff PLUS ... - lubricate front end <i don't think your 80 has...
• Re: TDC, AC
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 11:08:16 -0800
  ...The distributor is your best guide for TDC because the spark plug is only fired when both valves are closed, which is the position...
• Re: Ever have one van job that leads to another? Oil pressure and pumps.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 26 Jul 2020 08:56:07 -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: winterizing
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 10:08:02 -0500
  ...the oil/filter - removing the sparkplugs, oiling up the cylinders, turning over the engine, and replacing the spark plugs - putting the van on jack...
• oil filler tube gasket for diesel
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 10:14:27 -0800
  ...and there is not carbon or burn marks. = > Plugs were installed while doing oil cooler seals so less than 24 hours = > old. I am...
• Re: no oil pressure, new engine, need help!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 14:36:53 -0600
  ...Be sure your spark plugs are removed and crank the engine over with the starter, don't put the coil wire in until you...
• Re: Oil leak...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:40:30 -0800
  ...Spark plugs are that tight... I don't use a torque wrench , but I make 'em good and tight .. 37 ft lbs is in...
• Re: Seeking Coolant bleeding web site, coolant to use
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 10:21:03 -0500
  ...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: Cool Air-Cooled (long)
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 08:22:30 -0500
  ...Make sure your spark plug hole gaskets are in place, and seal correctly. If you can find them (Porsche dealer?) there is a much...
• Re: Ever have one van job that leads to another?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 26 Jul 2020 10:31:12 -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...
• Head replacement and stupidity
  Historical mailing list - Scott Beckstead
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 10:40:01 -0800 (PST)
  ...I do it and it work for a couple of hours then blammo out comes the plug and the spark plug wire is melted...
• Re: Rebooting a idle 87 vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 19:29:13 -0800
  ...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: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 09:39:06 -0400
  ...At this point you need to change the oil, spark plugs on the 1/3 side and disconnect the oxy sensor until the exhaust...
• Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 22:20:06 -0500
  ...I preferred to set my valves by dropping a thin flat bar .035/.060 down into each spark plug hole and bringing the piston...
• Re: FS: Pricy 2WD Westy on VA CL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:46:31 -0400
  ...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: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 01:50:05 -0400
  ...Put the spark plugs in and set the heads with the combustion chambers facing up. Fill the chambers with some light liquid like WD...
• Help ongoing '78 problems
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 2 Oct 95 21:16:47 EDT
  ...Well since I din't change those fuel lines on the injectors, I've ordered the seals and I'll get around to all...
• Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 20:31:26 -0400
  ...by dropping a thin flat bar .035/.060 down into >each spark plug hole and bringing the piston up on compression stroke >binding against...
• Opie goes to work
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Oct 1995 15:37:47 -0500
  ...The PO had left the spark plugs out for the last three years and I wanted to see what had crawled or been put...
• Re: Oil Leaks and Leak Down Test
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 2 May 2002 20:15:26 -0400
  ...I can increase the results by putting engine oil in the spark plug holes. I do not have a particular problem with power or...
• interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 22:40:36 -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: Rebooting a idle 87 vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 2 Dec 2007 00:40:05 -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...
• DaBoat 2-liter update - it lives! (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 09:25:45 -0800 (PST)
  ...You see, the spark plug is recessed, and there is maybe 1/8" of space around the edge of the spark plug. Not enough...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 18:49:18 -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: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 12:18:40 -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...
• FAQ Needs Critiquing
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 27 Dec 1995 08:55:01 -0800 (PST)
  ...This means the engine seal, the fresh air hoses, the spark plug seals and all the other things that keep the hot air and...
• Eberspacher BA6 heater article (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 17:24:34 -0600 (MDT)
  ...tension wire to spark/glow plug, replace if not perfect - plastic pipe to combustion fan has no cracks and seals well to cross member...
• BA6 Heater Information - long
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 02:46:18 -0500
  ...tension wire to spark/glow plug, replace if not perfect >- plastic pipe to combustion fan has no cracks and seals well to cross > member...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 17:09:32 +0000
  ...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 - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 23:15:27 -0800
  ...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: IT LIVES! 84 Westy 2.1 Conversion Finally Completed!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 18:31:08 EDT
  ...Thanks to Jon Hathaway and Unca Joel for their informative thoughts on the Tri-Electrode Spark Plugs. I will be throwing them in as...
• Re: "green" cars (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 22:52:40 -0600
  ...There have always been spark plug insulators, after all, and don't forget water pump shaft seals, catalytic converter pellets and monolithic cores, and...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 23:38:21 -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: BA6 heater install and ... (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 14:42:04 -0700 (PDT)
  ...tension wire to spark/glow plug, replace if not perfect - plastic pipe to combustion fan has no cracks and seals well to cross member...
• Three oil changes
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 16:12:23 -0600
  ...I made the list of Bosch parts and told her where to get extra filters, oil drain plug washers, strainer kits, spark plugs etc...
• Spring Maintenance...(long)
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 08:12:08 +0000
  ...Dielectric grease was put on the ribs of the spark plugs, and rubber boots of the ignition wires as well. I cleaned the entire...
• Re: Rebooting a idle 87 vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Sun, 2 Dec 2007 03:01:02 -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...