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• Bosch or NGK plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 18:50:02 +0100
  I am thinking about changing the spark plugs on my Syncro, and I am not sure whether to buy Bosch or NGK plugs, so...
• Re: Mileage with platimun plugs
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 11:22:12 -0800
  A few years ago I switched to platinum plugs and the van's idle jumped 500 rpms. New plug wires and another + 500 rpms...
• Plat. Plugs
  Historical mailing list - J. Eric Pitman
  Wed, 26 May 1999 06:41:52 -0400
  I don't know about the 4 prong plat plugs, but I have found that both of the vavagons I have owened run to...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 07:28:26 -0500
  Karl wrote: >> That's one of the reasons I swear by the >>tri-tip plugs, which, incidentally are the plugs VW specifies for my...
• Spark plugs caps
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:22:07 -0700
  hi all, Recently I did a tune up on my 1988 Carat 2.1 WBX I noticed that the spark plugs caps have a...
• bosch plugs w8cc vs. w8co
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 16:17:09 -0400
  Hey folks, The plugs in my van are bosch W8CC, and the bosch plugs listed by Bentley are Bosch W8CO. Any idea what the...
• spark plugs 7 vs. 8
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Nov 1995 21:44:32 -0700
  I bought some spark plugs and the guy @ my FLAPS advised me that since I do mostly freeway driving that "7" rated spark plugs...
• Re: Now freeze plugs, Was Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 13:27:11 -0500
  At 10:32 PM 2/3/2011, Tom Hargrave wrote: >Freeze plugs really aren't "freeze plugs" - the plugs are inserted into >holes left...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 15:31:38 -0500
  ...I put single electrode plugs in my Vanagon - engine runs OK. I put Bosh +4 plugs in there - engine runs wonderfully (much better than...
• Re: Glows plugs
  Historical mailing list - Ahlgrim, Kevin
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 15:44:11 -0500
  You can try to squeeze your fingers in there next to the glow plugs and see if you feel any warmth after the plugs...
• Re: Bosch or NGK plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 12:28:22 -0600
  ...Bosch or NGK plugs? I am thinking about changing the spark plugs on my Syncro, and I am not sure whether to buy Bosch...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 12 Jun 2004 09:30:59 -0500
  ...But I'd argue that considering that multi-electrode plugs didn't even exist yet when the Vanagon's engine was designed, its ignition...
• Re: Now freeze plugs, Was Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 18:53:00 -0500
  I thought the term freeze plugs came from the chilling if a tightly fitting plug prior to fitting due to right clearances. Maybe? Chris...
• Re: Bosch +4 plugs
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 08:22:33 -0700
  ...It seems as though Bosch has not > yet manufactured such plugs for your specific car. > > We're sure more plugs will be made available...
• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 12 May 2000 12:43:49 EDT
  I am running the quad tip Bosch plugs in my modified 2.1L engine. The engine fires instantly. I give the starter a quick...
• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Sun, 30 Oct 94 20:37:12 CST
  ...Has anybody used these spark plugs in the Vanagons? My '90 i've never tried the bosch platinum, but have been using the bosch...
• Re: Tune up time - which plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 12:46:16 -0700
  My mechanic swears by NKK or Nippodenso plugs and swears at Bosch. I use the tri electrode Bosch plugs. Tried Bosch Platinums once in...
• Re: spark plugs: 8 plugs in a 4-banger!
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 17:03:47 -0400
  ...spark plugs: 8 plugs in a 4-banger! > speaking of spark plugs... inline-4 engines in Ford (and Mazda) trucks > (Rangers) have two spark...
• Bosch +4 plugs
  Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 01:10:20 EDT
  FWIW, I received the following reply to a query regarding applicability of bosch 4 plugs to my 89 Westy: From: akademia@akademia.com (akademia...
• Re: Sparking plugs - 2.1L - Which kind?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 13 Jul 2015 13:46:50 -0700
  ...plugs last longer and will give a consistent spark over that lifetime, but nothing gives a better spark than the old school copper plugs...
• Re: Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 8 May 2009 07:06:45 -0400
  At 11:19 PM 5/7/2009, Brenton Tait wrote... >Jst a stupid question, went to buy some spark plugs today and asked >the...
• Re: Engine Sealant and Oil Galley Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 16:11:59 -0500
  ...I am not going to drill and tap for brass plugs. I am going to clean the areas around the plugs as best I...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 22:26:02 -0400
  if indeed platinum plugs are especially good in oil burning engines, it is in an indirect way, such as maintaining lower spark-over voltages...
• Re: How often should one replace sparking plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 May 2009 14:35:33 -0700
  I only replace spark plugs when there the electrodes are getting warn, like rounded or thin, the gap is getting too big........or if...
• Spark Plugs-EV
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Apr 1996 11:13:25 -0400
  Hello Folks, Bout' that time to change the plugs in my EV for the first time, pulled them out to find "CHAMPION" VW\Audi...
• Re: radio whine, need help
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 12:27:38 -0700
  Just changed plugs, no change. I'll swap in a spare set of wires and see... My old Bosch plugs were needing replacement, but...
• spark plugs: 8 plugs in a 4-banger!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 13:48:33 -0700
  speaking of spark plugs... inline-4 engines in Ford (and Mazda) trucks (Rangers) have two spark plugs per cylinder!? Yep, crazy stuff. So is...
• Re: Plugs...The best plugs around
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Wed, 27 May 1998 01:48:08 EDT
  In a message dated 98-05-26 11:55:40 EDT, raven@halcyon.com writes: << I've used W7DTC (not suppressed) plugs on my...
• spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 12:10:12 -0500
  ...Just installed new plugs in my 84 westy. I purchased them from one of the list vendors. The plugs I took out were Bosch...
• Hotter plugs in '86 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 11:34:35 -0800
  Is there really any problems running W8CC bosch plugs instead of W7CC? Only reason I ask is I've got a bunch of new...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 12 Jun 2004 19:38:40 -0400
  On Sat, 12 Jun 2004, Anthony Polson wrote: > The Bosch, Beru and NGK multi-electrode plugs have a service life of 20,000 > miles...
• Fry-day Fun -- it's even somewhat on topic!!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 17:07:41 -0600
  As things would have it I had occasion to install some spark plugs in my 91 Crown Victoria today after detecting a bad miss...
• Re: Tune up time - which plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Markov, Greg
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 12:30:21 -0700
  ...Tune up time - which plugs? As far as plugs go, I installed a set of the Platinum Plus 4 plugs in my Carat and...
• 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: Plugs...The best plugs around
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Tue, 26 May 1998 02:02:56 EDT
  ...87 syncro. ( Running on three prong plugs, the only plugs I would use) Also, the part number that you are including says W7RDTC, it...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 12 Jun 2004 17:20:25 -0400
  ...i've had great success with autolite # 403 - 405 plugs gapped at 0.035" in our '84, which, like all gas engines, always runs...
• Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Thu, 11 May 2000 19:20:45 -0600
  ...are they worth paying three times the normal price for Plugs??? No, especially since they're not as good as normal Bosch plugs. I...
• Re: Cut you sparkplugs
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 13:29:19 -0600
  >Multiple electrode spark plugs do not create multiple sparks. The extra >electrodes are there just in case the other ones fail. So in this...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 12 Jun 2004 11:49:33 -0400
  On Sat, 12 Jun 2004, Stan Wilder wrote: > I agree that muntiple contact spark plugs are good for Aircraft Engines as a > safety feature...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Bernard
  Sat, 12 Jun 2004 13:19:05 -0700
  > The Bosch, Beru and NGK multi-electrode plugs have a service life of > 20,000 > miles. I don't know where you get 100...
• Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:45:11 -0400
  Yes, all the in line 4/Audi 5 engines used the "D" reach plugs. -----Original Message----- From: Rocket J Squirrel [mailto:camping.elliott@gmail...
• Re: looking for technical assistance in Wisconsin or Michigan/UP
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 02:09:50 -0400
  ...a quick and dirty way to go would be to simply ask the mechanic to install new spark plugs (plugs are cheap, the job...
• Re: Coils and Platinum Plugs!
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 23:12:03 -0600
  >I've been running platinum plugs on ALL of my cars for years...every thing >from Vanagons, Jettas, Passats without a single problem. >Karl...
• Re: Trouble shooting tip? Fouled plugs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:49:20 -0700
  you know what plugs won't foul in my 39 year old carbed Mercedes ...........? Subaru spark plugs, and Subaru spark plug wires. we tend...
• Re: Spark plugs caps
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:25:04 -0700
  ...I looked at my son's 1989 GL > the spark plugs caps don't have the rubber ring. On both vans the spark > plugs...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 14:21:27 -0600
  Multiple electrode spark plugs are the norm in aircraft engines where fouling can be very serious. After WWII there were numerous varieties of multi...
• Re: Now freeze plugs, Was Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 18:45:46 -0800
  ...Now freeze plugs, Was Oops - I let the engine freeze I thought the term freeze plugs came from the chilling if a tightly fitting...
• Re: Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - jaime forero
  Mon, 16 May 2011 18:09:00 -0500
  I have been using Bosh plugs and it works fine. _________________ Jaime Forero jforero@sbcglobal.net Siempre Adelante!!! ������ �����! -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: spark plugs: 8 plugs in a 4-banger!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 22:54:17 +1200
  >speaking of spark plugs... inline-4 engines in Ford (and Mazda) trucks >(Rangers) have two spark plugs per cylinder!? Yep, crazy stuff. So is...
• Re: Recommended spark plugs for WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 18:38:43 -0500
  Well the plugs arrived today and I looked in the box and they are actually WR7CC plugs, i.e. resistor plugs. Will these be...
• Oil gallery plugs poping
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 10 Mar 1998 15:40:19 -0500
  In the last few weeks I have seen a number of posts about the main oil gallery plugs on the flywheel end coming out...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 15:42:40 -0500
  What was the model of the +4 plugs you used in yours? I enquired about +4 for my '86 Vanagon - and the guy told...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 22:37:34 -0400
  ...wrote: > I put single electrode plugs in my Vanagon - engine runs OK. > I put Bosh +4 plugs in there - engine runs wonderfully (much better...
• Re: Bosch Three Pronged Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 19:49:48 -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 Quad 4 Plugs
  Historical mailing list - vw4x4
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 22:11:21 -0500
  I've had a ton of problem with Bosch Platinum plugs killing the coil. Although this is a different spark plug, do to this...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 05:43:51 +0000
  try using something other than platinum plugs. you will be pleasantly surprised. platinum bosch plugs are only good for engines that burn lots of...
• Re: Fry-day Fun -- it's even somewhat on topic!!
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 15:25:29 -0800
  I could be wrong but I think I remember that the OEM plugs for some fords were different for the different banks, but then...
• Re: Plugs...Platinums are junk!!!
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Thu, 14 May 1998 02:18:59 EDT
  In a message dated 98-05-13 17:22:38 EDT, off_white@OLYWA.NET writes: << My Volvo mechanic swears that the platinum plugs...
• spark plugs, etc
  Historical mailing list - ren ren
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 11:25:54 -0700
  I have an 84...there are 3 prong Bosch plugs and 1 prong Bosch plugs. Which one is best to get? Is it ok...
• Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 12:38:43 -0600
  Has anyone used Bosch W8CCO plugs. My engine is getting older, just removed the head and it has some significant carbon buildup. I was...