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DJ-code WBX technical specs
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 20 Dec 2008 12:36:40 -0500
...300 ppm Service checks and adjustments spark plugs: Bosch W5DCO / W7CCO electrode gap: .7mm valve clearance: hydraulic compression: 11 - 14 bar (150 psi - 195...
Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
Tue, 8 Nov 2022 21:25:42 -0500
...If you plan to put in new spark plugs, suggest NGK 1263 BP6ET, 3 prong plugs, no gapping needed. Check the ignition switch by...
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...
Re: 1.9 ltr WBX O2 sensor question?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:54:17 -0400
...What could make this mark jump like so? Spark: New spark plugs (double checked the gap) New plug wires New rotor New cap Timed...
Re: audio tach
Historical mailing list - Josh Poulson
Sun, 09 Apr 1995 21:59:22 PDT
...because of some ground loop, therefore I'll try to lessen spark gap transmissions in the local area instead of fixing the loop." It...
Re: looking for technical assistance in Wisconsin or Michigan/UP
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Thu, 9 Sep 2004 23:19:55 -0400
...with our '84 :::vanagon it was caused by a spark plug with its gap bridged by deposits, :::perhaps debris resulting from recent use of...
Re: 85 cuts out/dies when hot - HELP! stranded in Pueblo, CO
Historical mailing list - Bob McMain
Mon, 25 Jun 2001 22:06:46 -0700
...Must have been sparking across the little gap. And two of the plugs were loose. Anyway, that's all interesting, but none of it...
Re: [T2] [BP] What is this-Is it a compressor??
Historical mailing list - Ian X
Fri, 28 Feb 2003 11:26:13 -0800
...exhaust system? > > 3) All of that electrical system, and no spark or > glow plugs. > > 4) Where is the fuel system? > > 5) If there is...
Bus probs
Historical mailing list - Dennis Gentry
Mon, 10 Jul 1995 16:49:41 -0700
...I'll check (and make correct) the spark plugs, wires, coil, distributor, points, condenser, timing. Getting everything exactly right and checking it can take...
Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 7 Nov 2022 08:18:52 -0500
...Have pulled, cleaned and gapped the plugs and checked > for spark (looked surprisingly good). > Also put in a new fuel filter since I had...
Re: 85 cuts out/dies when hot - HELP! stranded in Pueblo, CO
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Mon, 25 Jun 2001 06:00:25 -0700
...Must have been sparking > across the little gap. > > And two of the plugs were loose. Anyway, that's > all interesting, but > > none of it...
Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 8 Nov 2022 22:38:38 -0500
...Have pulled, cleaned and gapped the plugs and >>>>>>>> checked >>>>>>>>> for spark (looked surprisingly good). >>>>>>>>> Also put in a new fuel filter since I had...
FIRE!! How did it happen? How to fix?
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Wed, 23 Aug 2006 12:57:49 -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...
Re: What's Wrong With my Compression?
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Sun, 3 Jun 2007 22:05:29 -0700
...After I squirted some oil into the spark plug hole it shot up to 140 but after one more round of checking it was...
Need Advice on WB Piston replacement
Historical mailing list
Tue, 25 May 1999 17:55:05 EDT
...When I pulled the spark plug the electrode was bent and the gap was full of aluminum (welded shut). I figured that maybe a...
Re: End of saga? -- Back home with '84 with rebuilt head
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:09:46 -0800
...Spark plugs can be NGK or whatever ..just so they are gapped right .. and here's another nit-pick. I swear I must be...
Help diagnose POSSESSED 2.1L Vanagon engine
Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
Thu, 17 Apr 2003 21:41:49 -0400
...All plugs brand new, properly gapped. All grounds double checked and cleaned. Strong spark at distributor for all plugs. Timing triple checked per Bentley...
dead cat kills van
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:37:29 -0700
...My timing light showed no problem and a pulled plug wire sparked strongly on the block as he cranked. Nonetheless I pulled my dizzy...
Re: Common problem, I think
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Fri, 2 Mar 2007 01:14:41 -0500
...check all 4 plugs, cap and rotor, wires (could look for sparks or blue glow in the dark), fuel filter, and for vacuum leaks...
Re: Idle issue? Any update?
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Fri, 22 May 2020 19:27:11 -0700
...still running a little rough, so pulled plugs and checked gap, all NSK > plugs were at .045 gap, so adjusted to .028 gap. (I...
Re: Intermittent Ignition miss, no start,or rich running, need help!,LONG
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Thu, 7 Oct 1999 09:57:26 -0400
...It sounds like the gaps on the plugs might be a bit too wide. I know they are new, but did you gap them...
Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
Sat, 12 Jun 2004 19:58:03 +0100
...Bosch and NGK multi-electrode plugs definitely need replacing by 20,000 miles. By then, the electrode gaps are begiining to get noticeably bigger...
Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:14:37 -0800
...300 ppm > > Service checks and adjustments > > spark plugs: Bosch W5DCO / W7CCO > electrode gap: .7mm > valve clearance: hydraulic > compression: 11 - 14 bar (150 psi - 195...
Re: Florida lemons
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 24 Aug 94 10:15:45 CDT
...who wants a car that you have to move the radiator to change spark plugs??? :) sheesh. 'poor imitation', indeed! >a Vanagon, to the front...
Re: dead cat kills van
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:07:44 -0400
...My timing light showed no problem and a > pulled plug wire sparked strongly on the block as he cranked. > Nonetheless I pulled my dizzy...
Re: Continuing saga of symptoms imitating vanagon syndrome--85 westy
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sat, 18 Jun 2005 10:38:39 -0700
Roger, my suggestion may help, as I went thru all of the parts you mentioned until I finally looked at the spark plug wires...
Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sat, 12 Jun 2004 14:22:11 -0700
...Bosch and NGK multi-electrode plugs definitely need replacing by 20,000 miles. By then, the electrode gaps are begiining to get noticeably bigger...
Re: Help please?
Historical mailing list - David Maurio
Sat, 26 Jul 2003 18:43:35 -0400
...Changed spark plugs, rotor, cap, wires and air filter today... Engine wouldn't start. Put all the old stuff back in, thinking I'd...
Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:32:49 -0800
...300 ppm Service checks and adjustments spark plugs: Bosch W5DCO / W7CCO electrode gap: .7mm valve clearance: hydraulic compression: 11 - 14 bar (150 psi - 195...
VW-71 BUS-CHECKING FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD VACCUM LEAKS
Historical mailing list - Nick Pace
Sun, 08 Oct 95 23:31:26 PDT
...5 BTDC at 900rpm and 27 BTDC at 3000rpm *Plug gap set to .025. Plug color is a clean tan (though ring is black...
Re: I need help from my air-cool budy's, timing questions!!!
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Sun, 15 Sep 2002 07:50:25 -0400
...Next, get #1 to TDC by removing the spark plug, and placing your pinkie finger in the spark plug hole. Roll the motor over...
Re: Air bubbles in coolant 2.1 wbx
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 5 Jun 2016 09:18:53 -0700
...I may pull the spark plugs and see what colour they are. I may have to go home early anyway. Possible root canal needed...
Re: 91 GL problems
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Sun, 16 Feb 2003 22:51:43 -0800
...if you changed the sparks did you check the gap? what kind of sparks did you add? I've just recently learned that I...
Fw: Re: dead cat kills van
Historical mailing list - AD Felder
Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:19:39 -0700
...My timing light showed no problem and a pulled plug wire sparked strongly on the block as he cranked. Nonetheless I pulled my dizzy...
Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:51:17 -0500
...300 ppm >> >> Service checks and adjustments >> >> spark plugs: Bosch W5DCO / W7CCO >> electrode gap: .7mm >> valve clearance: hydraulic >> compression: 11 - 14 bar (150 psi - 195...
Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
Mon, 7 Nov 2022 15:45:50 -0500
...Have pulled, cleaned and gapped the plugs and checked > for spark (looked surprisingly good). > Also put in a new fuel filter since I had...
Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Mon, 7 Nov 2022 14:22:52 -0500
...Have pulled, cleaned and gapped the plugs and checked for spark (looked surprisingly good). Also put in a new fuel filter since I had...
Re: What's Wrong With my Compression?
Historical mailing list - benoit
Mon, 4 Jun 2007 08:11:32 -0400
...After I squirted some oil into the spark plug hole it shot up >to 140 but after one more round of checking it was...
Is Digi-jet Bosch?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 5 Jul 1997 15:38:06 -0400 (EDT)
...The engine is newly rebuilt by VW of Canada, and the spark plugs are (were) badly carbon fouled. I cleaned them up. (This is...
85 westi still wiff a prooblamo
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Mon, 3 May 2004 21:13:59 -0400
...and arount air distributor exhaust leak before O2 sensor spark plugs swapped out after gapping all wires check good all ecu pins test checks...
Re: Fuel system...follow up
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Thu, 10 Jun 2004 11:58:50 -0700
...spark plugs yesterday evening, and then drove about 5 miles, and > >when I came back I realized that I forgot to check the gap...
Re: End of saga? -- Back home with '84 with rebuilt head
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:36:17 -0800
...Bosch parts I usually just replace. > Spark plugs can be NGK or whatever ..just so they are gapped right .. > and here's another nit...
Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:17:34 -0500
...300 ppm > > Service checks and adjustments > > spark plugs: Bosch W5DCO / W7CCO > electrode gap: .7mm > valve clearance: hydraulic > compression: 11 - 14 bar (150 psi - 195...
Re: Help diagnose POSSESSED 2.1L Vanagon engine
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 18 Apr 2003 18:21:15 -0400
...All plugs brand new, properly gapped. All grounds double checked and cleaned. Strong spark at distributor for all plugs. Timing triple checked per Bentley...
Temp 2 sensor, was: No low end Power
Historical mailing list - Pernice, Vincent
Wed, 26 Mar 2003 14:07:09 -0500
...or if there was any tinkering with the the mixture, the spark plugs sometimes foul up more than the ignition system can clean up...
Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sat, 12 Jun 2004 17:29:57 -0700
...Bosch and > NGK > multi-electrode plugs definitely need replacing by 20,000 miles. By > then, > the electrode gaps are begiining to get noticeably bigger...
Re: vanagon misfiring after 30 mins
Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
Mon, 13 Apr 1998 10:51:51 -0600
...I also pulled the spark plugs and cleaned and gapped them. > They looked fine ... a bit of brown but otherwise seemed ok (running hot...
COLD START WOES (long)
Historical mailing list - Rob Lebo
Wed, 18 Aug 1999 12:59:44 +0000
...New Temp 2 sensor, new platnum plugs, oil and filter, idle stabilizer valve removed, cleaned, and verified as operational by hot wiring to 12VDC...
Re: Spark plug gap-Tire air!
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 11 Mar 2012 08:01:45 -0700
...Spark plug gap >>> >>> I think the next time a tire shop offers to fill my tires with >>> nitrogen, I'll ask for some of...
Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 7 Nov 2022 12:54:47 -0800
...Have pulled, cleaned and gapped the plugs and > checked > > for spark (looked surprisingly good). > > Also put in a new fuel filter since I had...
O2 sensor question 85 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jodi Sage
Wed, 7 Apr 1999 11:53:49 -0500
...About the size of a spark plug, with threads attached to an approximately 14 gauge wire. Since I couldn't see any obvious places...
Cold Idle Problem and warm Surging--let me know if I'm confusing
Historical mailing list - Thomas Bartnicki
Thu, 18 Jan 2001 03:07:27 -0500
...Replaced :Spark Plugs (platinums gapped .28) Distributor cap Rotor air filter Oil I cleaned: Throttle body All electrical connections Cleaned the Wiring ground contacts...
Re: rebuilt 2.1 runs like crap - can't figure it out
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Tue, 20 Apr 2004 16:59:49 -0400
...Spark plug gaps set properly? Ignition sequence is 1-4-3-2. Put the #1 (Right Front as you look at the engine thru...
Re: Iow idle problem follow-up
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:02:40 -0800
...trip) irridum sparkplugs as I was messing with the idle.... I, too had some concerns about running lean, but the plugs read "perfect". It...
2.1L Vanagon engine still possessed by demons
Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
Wed, 23 Apr 2003 20:27:50 -0400
...All plugs brand new, properly gapped. All grounds double checked and cleaned. Strong spark at distributor for all plugs. Timing triple checked. Checked advance...
common sense items for passing smog
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Sat, 18 Feb 2006 12:56:52 -0800
...The old copper bosch plugs from BD were replaced with new ones and did show wear(increased gap) from 2 years of use. The...
Re: dead cat kills van
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:37:30 -0500
...My timing light showed no problem and a > pulled plug wire sparked strongly on the block as he cranked. > Nonetheless I pulled my dizzy...
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: reality check
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Wed, 22 Dec 1999 02:57:58 -0500
...reality check I can change the oil, change a tire, gap spark plugs, change fuses and vacuum. Is there any hope that owning a...
Re: Need Advice on WB Piston replacement
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Tue, 25 May 1999 18:13:06 -0400
...When I pulled the spark plug the electrode was bent and the gap was > full of aluminum (welded shut). I figured that maybe a...