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• Re: Spark plug gap
  Historical mailing list - Holm
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 17:43:48 -0600
  ...Spark plug gap >Stupid question, maybe. > >In Bentley, it lists the spark plug gap for my 84 1.9L waterleaker as 0.28" >+ 0...
• Re: replaced spark plugs now idle and cruise control problems
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 20:17:07 EST
  ...I thought about that but thought that Bosch plugs were "pre-gapped". The last few sets that I have used did not need to...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:25:52 -0500
  ...increments > for a long time. > > > Fuel pressure YES > Spark > From the coil YES > to the plugs,... > NO!???!! > Did I really miss this early on...
• Re: Triple Electrode Spark Plug Available For 1.9L Motor
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 19:51:48 -0800
  ...Triple Electrode Spark Plug Available For 1.9L Motor > > > I received a set of platinum 4 plugs from the local VW shop when I...
• are these decent prices or what?
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 17:26:19 -0600
  ...365 ea head set: $59 valve cover gasket $1 W7DTC Bosch spark plugs $3.50......plus 4's = $5 7mm FI hose $6 meter...
• Re: transmission change: how to turn a/c engine to get at bolts???
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 15:59:22 -0500
  Loosen all the spark plugs.Then put a ratched on the altanator pully nut and turn the engine over.
• Re: burning up ECUs
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 29 Dec 2005 16:12:40 -0500
  Lee, I would replace the spark plugs, wires, cap and rotor as well. Maybe some HV is getting where it shouldn't. Ken Lewis...
• Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:28:54 -0400
  Those are simply the wrong spark plugs. The standard plug is a W7C. The "D" is a longer reach plug used in the inline...
• Re: Never brag (and please help get my van started...)
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Mon, 9 Apr 2012 06:42:00 -0700
  ...I do have spark and all plugs were tan. But i believe Scott when he says "it's ofer a number of little things...
• Re: Recommended spark plugs for WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 19:36:09 -0500
  ...Recommended spark plugs for WBX? > > Allan, > > The Bosch Platinum Plus 4 is a good choice. Bosch p/n 4477 > > John Meeks > '91 Multivan, '85...
• 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...
• Re: New fuel pump and filter - still noisy!
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:10:24 +0300
  ...I have seen some airplane engines that had this and double spark, all the way from plugs to battery. 2 spark plugs per cylinder...
• Re: Dead Cylinder -91 Carat - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 15 Oct 2014 15:41:47 -0600
  John I would suspect a GummedUp Injector or a Bad SparkPlugWire or even a Bad SparkPlug ~ I have seen Both S'Plugs & S'Plugwires...
• Re: 84 Westy Gas Mileage?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Sep 1996 06:39:16 PST
  On Tue, 17 Sep 1996 20:35:35 -0500 ERIC ZENO <emz@VIPER.NAUTICOM.NET> writes: > Platinum Spark Plugs??????$#%#$%^ > > In a matter of time...
• Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:32:48 -0700
  I have to assume that the VW engineers picked plugs with a certain reach as appropriate for the engine (1.9). Were longer reach...
• Re: hmm, is this bad? could it hurt?(lost spark plug)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 May 1996 00:00:48 -0900
  ...Hintz wrote: >>hmm, when changing my spark plugs today one fell out of the ratchet and back >>into the spark plug housing. i tried...
• Re: Starter spins, engine doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 14:32:29 -0500
  Before you buy a flex plate, maybe try removing all spark plugs and turning the motor a bit by hand.If the moter will...
• Re: 3 probe plugs
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 10:53:32 -0700
  ...the spark. This is correct. The life of the electrodes is increased by a factor of 3 (for the 3 electrode plugs) because they...
• Re: Broken Spark Plug Electrode/Tip
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 21:27:29 -0500
  ...Broken Spark Plug Electrode/Tip On 1/9/05 17:33, "Dennis Haynes" <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote: > Broken spark plug tips and loose plugs...
• Re: Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
  Fri, 8 May 2009 06:15:30 +0200
  ...Spark Plugs Hi Jst a stupid question, went to buy some spark plugs today and asked the salesman about BOSH plugs, as I believe...
• Re: Which cylinder isn't firing??
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 11:06:20 -0800
  ...I took them > off the spark > plugs and all seemed clean except for one which was a bit oily inside > (suggesting spark discharges over...
• the FTC vs. Splitfire Plugs (no vw content)
  Historical mailing list - Carl Krucke
  Sun, 21 Feb 1999 11:11:35 -0500
  ...SplitFire, Inc., is a Northbrook, Illinois-based marketer of nationally advertised, premium priced spark plugs that feature a v shape it terms, "split electrode...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 22:55:19 +0200
  I�d say it doesn�t matter whatever sparkplug you use as long as it�s a good brand and properly adjusted ! The advantage...
• Re: Broken Spark Plug Electrode/Tip
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 11 Jan 2005 05:02:51 -0500
  ...my van suddenly lost power, I found that one of the spark plugs >(right/rear) was loose. Before tightening it, I pulled it: The...
• wet spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 17:54:09 -0500
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV></DIV></div><br clear=all><hr> <a href="http://g.msn.com/8HMAENUS/2746??PS=">Winterize your home...
• Re: broken spark plug removal?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 09:06:04 EDT
  Were those 50 year old spark plugs in aluminum heads? Heat should only be used with extreme caution when trying to remove any bolt...
• 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...
• My latest Buck fixed.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 22 Jun 2002 06:12:50 -0500
  ...New spark plugs, no help. Cleaned the 12K mile rotor tip. Also put a socket on the ground wire connections, loosened them and then...
• Help! Am I doing this right????
  Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
  Sat, 4 Aug 2001 13:19:06 -0400
  ...I pulled the spark plugs to look for the offending cylinder. The picture on my web site shows the four plugs: http://www.phonyexpress...
• Re: Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 11:06:58 -0700
  ...Gap of Sparks > > I thought Bosch plugs were preset to gap no problem... > > > > > > > >> >> As to the slow starting, there's lots of things, but...
• how did this happen ... ?
  Historical mailing list - sg
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 17:59:53 -0800
  ...it consisted in trying to install a new distributor cap, new rotor, and new spark plugs. i got the kit from the bus depot...
• Re: Fuel system...follow up
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 08:26:08 -0400
  ...new spark plugs (platinum) >4. new oil and filter > >There are no leaks in the system, as far as I can tell. The problem...
• 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: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 18 Feb 2016 11:23:23 -0800
  ...oil filter every oil change spark plugs wire every 4 oil changes depending what kind of oil you use approx between 8K miles to...
• Re: Extremely tight Spark Plug
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 15:32:38 -0600
  ...Extremely tight Spark Plug > I tried to change my spark plugs today. Three went ok but one of them was > so tight that I...
• Re: question of oil level
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Sep 1994 10:49:54 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I can't get to the spark plugs without unhinging the radiator...I'll only change plugs 4 or 5 times...I go up...
• Re: Bosch 4-pronged spark plug not for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 18:18:48 EDT
  In a message dated 10/21/99 10:53:06 PM Pacific Daylight Time, dave@251.ORG writes: > What plugs did the rep reccomend...
• Need Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 08:55:18 -0500
  ...What brand of coolant? (mfg, type) What are the appropriate spark plugs? (make, model) What is the best oil filter? What about a K...
• Re: Aluminum in the threads
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 27 May 2002 08:42:17 -0700
  (snip) Torturing of new spark plugs according the Bosch automotive hand book is done by turning the plug until the gasket makes contact with...
• Re: Correct Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 18:25:20 -0000
  ...Correct Gap of Sparks > So what is the correct gap of spark plugs. I want to take mine out and > check. When I put...
• 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...
• Re: Bosch Spark Plugs Web Site
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 13 May 2000 18:24:35 -0700
  ...I >wonder part number 7598 is the W7CC0...must be. > >�ric > > > >Here are the Bosch Spark Plugs available for your 1984 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON >CAMPMOBILE...
• Re: Cause of weak spark?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Sep 2015 09:11:42 -0400
  ...If the plugs are carbon fouled spark will be weak as the plug is essentially shorted. It is fairly common for the cables ends...
• Re: cutting out and sparking coil
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 08:04:40 -0500
  ...new plugs? At 08:17 PM 4/23/2003 -0700, Steve Delanty wrote: ><snip> >> Looked over at the coil and saw ignition >>sparks coming...
• Re: time for Changing plugs/ wires ???
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Fri, 3 Nov 1995 08:50:02 -0800 (PST)
  ...interval suggested between changing the plug wires, as well as the spark > plugs themselves. I have been told several different intervals by > various reliable...
• Re: Lubrication
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 20:23:25 -0800
  ...Pull spark plugs. Crank until oil pressure light goes out. Install plugs. Fire it up. That's how I'd do it. Jim > Zoltan...
• ALTERNATIVE SPARK PLUG WIRES
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:39:45 -0600
  ...This includes the coil wire and four threaded caps for the spark plugs. They are correct length with good fitment. I am very pleased...
• burred spark plug threads: update
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Fri, 20 Jan 2006 10:22:32 -0500
  ...So, I am going to drop my engine this weekend so that I can change out the spark plugs. Only in a Vanagon! Jake...
• Re: Triple Electrode Spark Plug Available For 1.9L Motor
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 16:44:43 EST
  These plugs just take longer to wear out.These things are just BS.,A gimick.In the 1950's they had a similar product...
• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 May 2000 05:31:01 EDT
  In a message dated 5/11/00 7:57:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs >> I...
• 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...
• 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...
• Re: Transmission Noise ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:36:23 -0500
  At 11:55 PM 12/29/2008, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >you know.......flywheels not tight enough, spark plugs not tight enough, cam Heh...
• Re: Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 18:37:23 -0700
  If gap is too short, spark happens early; if too long, spark happens late. In either case it will affect timing and combustion. I...
• Re: Touchy Topics
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:45:31 -0700
  ...Does anyone have any suggestions on what tires, oil, > filters, tranny fluid, air cleaner, coolant or spark plugs I should be > using? Or should...
• 87 GL wont start and run
  Historical mailing list - Don Record
  Tue, 9 Feb 1999 20:25:22 EST
  ...Spark at dist and plugs. Ran well before the head job...what does that say about my mechanical ability.. Don Record 87 Westy GL...
• Platinum Spark Plugs for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sat, 26 Apr 1997 21:26:04 -0500
  Volks, What is the recommended platinum plug for a Vanagon 87 GL. The book show platinums not recommended and I can't understand this...
• Re: Lousy mechanics RE: Start up,back fire?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 May 2015 10:00:01 -0600
  I once had a 79 volvo where the spark plugs would loosen over time. Interesting PITA. Jon Sent from my iPhone > On May 19...
• Re: Bosch Three Pronged Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Jan 1997 12:15:23 -0500 (EST)
  ...two (or three) sparks traveling to the electrode from each prong is unlikely in reality. I recently replaced my plugs. They had no Bosch...
• Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 22:45:56 -0400
  ...New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect > > I have to assume that the VW engineers picked plugs with a certain > reach as appropriate for the engine (1...