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• Re: plug and compression 1990 GL
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 11:38:44 -0700
  I just put in a set of the Bosch Platinum Plus Four plugs (they don;t need top be gapped). $6 each, but the...
• Re: Anyone Tried the Pulstar Spark Plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:57:18 -0800
  ...they are not even extended tip spark plugs ..they are 'low grade ordinary' spark plugs. .. so as long as the Ign system can fire...
• Re: H-4 wiring plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 11:18:34 -0700
  ...H-4 wiring plugs? >H-4's use the standard 3-prong plug that your van already has. > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID...
• Re: 85 vanagon spark plugs : another question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 13:37:09 -0400
  ...Then there are options such as tri-electrode plugs, OE plugs, etc. The vast majority of people use the W7CC, which is also what...
• Plugs...
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Tue, 12 May 1998 16:43:27 -0700
  Hey, I was wondering if someone could give me the part number for the triple electrode plugs that you can use in a 2...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 12 Jun 2004 13:15:27 -0400
  ...When the center electrodes started to get worn down and rounded off, I'd replace the plugs. My Vanagon doesn't have spark plugs...
• Re: Lifespan of Platinum plugs in 2.1L?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Jun 2003 11:15:49 -0400
  ...Lifespan of Platinum plugs in 2.1L? > > > > My Vanagon runs noticeably better on Bosch +4 Platinum plugs than on > > standard Bosch plugs. I got...
• Re: Proper gap for spark plug 85 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 11 Jul 2004 13:47:39 -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...
• Lifespan of Platinum plugs in 2.1L?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 28 Jun 2003 10:59:42 -0700
  ...So then I decided to pull the plugs, just to see how they were doing after approx 50k kms and 7 years or so...
• Re: Spark plugs - 2.l L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Sep 2014 17:55:49 -0400
  ...Spark plugs - 2.l L Can Bosch plugs number W7DTC be safely use in the 2.1 L wasserboxer? John
• Re: Heli-Coil an Engine Oil Drain? / From the Real World
  Historical mailing list - J Roth
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 09:30:43 -0500
  Just for the archival records and any FYI for a useful location of various plugs & oversize plugs. http://www.cgenterprises.com/drain_plugs_oversize...
• Re: 84 Westy Gas Mileage?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Sep 1996 01:28:25 GMT
  ...I have had no other problems with my plugs or coil. ------ Doug Skinner from Bowling Green, Kentucky 85 Vanagon GL - "The Dub" debug@wku...
• Re: 87' Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 21:33:26 -0700
  >Jack, What plugs did you use? If you used Platinums that's the direction I'd go after. In the years that I've...
• Re: Bosch Quad 4 Plugs
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 19 Jan 2003 17:42:34 -0600
  I have bee using a set of Bosch 3-electrode plugs in my 1.9 WB (Bosch Super plug W8DTC). These plug are not...
• Door panel plugs
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Fri, 4 May 2007 09:03:56 -0600
  ...What are people using to replace the little plastic plugs that hold them to the doors which inevitably broke? Thanks, Ryan '82 Camper Van...
• Re: Fixed: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Dec 2014 23:28:02 -0500
  Distributor cap, rotor, and spark plugs should probably be replaced at 15k mile intervals. At least inspected. The Vanagon eats spark plugs and your...
• Re: Glows plugs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 14:52:48 -0800
  Here's my 'no doubt about it' glow plug test for vw diesel glow plugs, which are in parallel, btw. I remove the injector...
• Spark Plugs -Tri Electrode / Factory Alloy (just one) wanted
  Historical mailing list - J. R. BROOKOVER / Bridgestone/Firestone MAN IS
  Sat, 10 May 1997 15:50:25 EDT
  Is there any one out there using Bosch tri - electrode plugs in their Vanagon and if so what heat range? I hava a set...
• Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Fri, 14 Jan 2005 09:31:54 -0800
  ...Do I have to move the air cleaner canister to get to one of the spark plugs? Does anyone have any hints/tips on...
• Re: DIESEL starting and other general questions
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 09:54:33 -0500
  On Wed, 19 Nov 2003, Jay L Snyder wrote: > You should wait for the glow plugs to go out before cranking! On my '89...
• Re: 85 vanagon spark plugs : another question -Remove Carefully
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 08:00:24 -0400
  ...The only two spark plug failures I ever had were with platinum >plugs. Call me superstitious, but I went back to spark plugs originally...
• Spark plug heat ranges
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 16:13:57 -0500
  ...Certain engines don't need very hot plugs (like a 5, 6, or 7)...putting in plugs that retain too much heat causes the...
• Re: How often should one replace sparking plugs?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 12 May 2009 17:57:35 -0700
  ...spark plugs." It also includes cap/rotor/points and plug wires. Air/PCV/air injection system filters are also included as "replace". Neil. On...
• Re: spark plugs, etc
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 06:28:10 EDT
  ...Wh= > ich one is best to get? > The Bosch W7DTC 3 prong plugs are by far the best. Cheers�� Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada...
• plugs?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 01 Jan 1996 15:13:21 -0500 (EST)
  ...which is the correct platinum plug for a 2.1 i've got a bunch of new WR7DP plugs. is that the one? patrick...
• Re: Cold Starting
  Historical mailing list - Forrest Minor
  Wed, 12 Nov 2003 11:50:39 -0500
  ...This is because of the > plugs you put in. I've seen this a dozen times. Those plugs > have killed more coils than I...
• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 May 2000 06:33:31 EDT
  In a message dated 5/12/00 1:21:04 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs >> Seat...
• Re: Spark plugs - 2.l L
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 13:57:39 -0400
  Seems like the best plugs are those that resist fouling. Soon as the carbon builds up you get misfires. I always ran Bosch in...
• Re: brake drum removal difficulties--need advice
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 18:14:19 -0700
  And ear plugs. Don't forget the ear plugs. Mike Snow > Lose the t-shirt and get a bigger hammer. The drums are pretty...
• 85 vanagon spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Amanda Shank
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 13:05:46 -0700
  ...but, precisely how the hell do you get these things out? they appear to be the original darn plugs!!! ~Amanda Shank amanda@lakeeffectdogs.com...
• Bosch Three Pronged Sparkplugs
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 14:05:25 -0800
  ...Not having owned an gasoline powered car since 1980, its been a while since I purchased spark plugs! Now that we own a wasserboxer...
• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 12 May 2000 05:54:36 -0700
  ...Eastern Daylight Time, >LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > ><< Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs >> > I've been using them for the last three years in my...
• Which Spark Plugs for European "DJ" engines?
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 00:18:02 -0700
  ...Can someone tell me if the "DJ" code 112 HP engine used in Europe uses the same model & heat range spark plugs as the...
• Re: Bosch or NGK plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 20:38:41 -0700
  I've been using the Bosch plugs with three electrodes. They are what is called for in my '85, and they have worked very...
• Re: Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 11:20:11 +0000
  I've been running them for a month with no problems! Jeff Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > Awhile back Denis recommended these plugs: Bosch 4477...
• Re: Sparking plugs - 2.1L - Which kind?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sun, 12 Jul 2015 08:08:35 -0400
  ...Sparking plugs - 2.1L - Which kind? > > Need to install new plugs. Just wondering what type is recommended at this point in time. > > Anyone? > > John
• Re: Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 16 May 2011 21:46:49 -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: 87' Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 21:50:28 -0700
  ...In the years that I've been servicing VW's I've Always stayed away >from those plugs. I like the Bosch Supers. They...
• Re: Mystery dash outlet '83.5 GL Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Sun, 19 Jan 1997 12:06:00 -0600
  ...Male plugs can be obtained from a BMW motorcycle dealer, as these plugs are used for electric vests. Someone a while back posted another...
• Bosch has Platinum 4 electrode plugs for the 2.1L
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Dec 1998 10:27:06 PST
  ...Bosch now has four electrode Platinum plugs Plug Number 4477 Cost me $4.81 per plug. Robert _______________________________________________________ Get your free, private email at http...
• replaced spark plugs now idle and cruise control problems
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:50:03 -0700
  ...On 10-Dec-07, at 1:34 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > replaced spark plugs now idle and cruise control problems >
• Re: Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 07:52:29 -0400
  ...On Sep 7, 2012, at 6:30 AM, Frank Condelli wrote: > Awhile back Denis recommended these plugs: Bosch 4477. Upon this recommendation I ordered...
• Re: Spark Plug Recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:15:35 -0400
  I've use W7DTC and notice a better running WBX over the single electrode plugs. This has been confirmed by my pants during a...
• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs <VF>
  Historical mailing list - t
  Thu, 11 May 2000 14:18:25 -0700
  ...on sale at Canadian Tire this week ----- are they > worth paying three times the normal price for Plugs??? > > Cheers, > Doug > '84 Westy > Toronto, Canada
• Re: spark plugs and fuel economy ???
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 02 Apr 96 14:12:35 CST
  ...so WHY? well, "they" tell me that the Platinum plugs don't "round off" as quickly as the old metal/material plugs. that is...
• Spark Plug Recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:16:32 -0400
  I did some archive searching and seem to come up with an overall high opinion of the W7DTC plugs which I think are the...
• Re: Vanagon Replacement Radios: Data Requested
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 01:51:32 +0200
  ...Some head unit manufacturers also have one plug for line out plugs, like Blaupunkt. The great things about these plugs are A) you can...
• re:84 Westy Gas Mileage?
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 17 Sep 1996 21:18:56 -0400 (EDT)
  ...and I'm light footed on > the gas. > > Bryan Platinum Spark Plugs??????$#%#$%^ In a matter of time your Vanagon will quit dead! Platinum plugs...
• time for Changing plugs/ wires ???
  Historical mailing list - Poor Richard
  Fri, 03 Nov 95 10:37:08 EST
  ...suggested between changing the plug wires, as well as the spark plugs themselves. I have been told several different intervals by various reliable sources...
• H-4 wiring plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 10:30:16 -0700
  ...I need to know where to look for wiring plugs for the back of my H-4 bulbs when I go to the junk...
• Re: Split fires (Can Vanagon Use Bosch 3-Pronged Plugs?)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 18:10:04 -0700
  ...For Bosch spark plugs, '7' is the heat value >and 'C'/'D' is the thread reach. Or if Bosch makes W7CTC plugs.... > >Regards, >Yi...
• Re: Thread size for Oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:24:09 -0700
  Yes! I posted information that is WRONG! For shame :-( Vanagon spark plugs 14M x1.5 Vanagon O2 sensor 18M I thought I had all...
• Gapping Bosch Super W7DTC spark plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Thu, 5 Oct 2000 15:47:59 EDT
  I'm installing a set of Bosch Super W7DTC spark plugs in my 83.5 Watercooled 1.9 liter. The spark plugs come pre...
• Re: Thread size for Oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:09:07 EDT
  ...M18 x 1.5 Same as the Vanagon spark plugs... HUH?? plugs are normally 14mm some fords had 18mm later mark d
• Fwd: Begging for advice(semi OT)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 14:29:05 -0600
  ...After changing the plugs in my wife's 3.8 Chrysler V-5 and >changing plugs in an old 81 BMW 320i, both cars...
• Re: 3-prong Spark plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Fri, 24 Nov 2000 06:47:54 -0800
  ...3-prong Spark plugs? > My question is, Are these really the correct plugs for my van? I've > always used Bosch > > technically, no ... that...
• Re: Spark Plugs: Bosch Single TIp to NGK BP6ET Tri Tip User Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:57:46 -0400
  ...from good condition Bosch __ single tip plugs >to NGK BP6ET 3 tip, did they find that these plugs > >- improved idle, power, fuel efficiency, combated...
• Re: Coils and Platinum Plugs!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 01:42:36 -0500
  ...something changed after you change to platimum > plugs.. Anybody else on this list seen this problem with platinum plugs? > > Yau-Man Chan > 87 GL >
• Re: Gapping Bosch Super W7DTC spark plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 5 Oct 2000 13:09:23 -0700
  ...Gapping Bosch Super W7DTC spark plugs? > I'm installing a set of Bosch Super W7DTC spark plugs in my 83.5 Watercooled > 1.9...
• Re: Glows plugs
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 14:42:36 -0800
  The VW glow plugs are in parallel. I've been known to use an IR thermometer to check is a glow plug is working...