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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...
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...
I know it's not Friday, but..........
Historical mailing list - Eckie Prater
Wed, 21 Jul 1999 19:12:07 -0500
...which method of changing spark plugs is superior, where > to buy the best spark plugs, what brand of spark plugs work best for > this...
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...
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: 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...
Spark plugs are not spark plugs!
Historical mailing list - George Averill
Thu, 5 Sep 2002 22:04:25 -0400
...Just installed four off brand of spark plugs only to find out that one of them was intermittent and finally quit. Bosch means Bosch...
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: Cut you sparkplugs
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
Thu, 27 Dec 2001 14:03:46 -0500
Multiple electrode spark plugs do not create multiple sparks. The extra electrodes are there just in case the other ones fail. So in this...
Which spark Plugs? 85 Westy
Historical mailing list - Lund
Tue, 28 May 1996 00:19:43 -0700 (PDT)
Which spark plugs do you suggest for the 1985? What brand of spark plug wires would you replace the orginals with? Thanks, Bill Lund
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: Spark plugs
Historical mailing list - jaime forero
Mon, 16 May 2011 18:09:00 -0500
...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: 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: 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: Cut you sparkplugs
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Thu, 27 Dec 2001 12:33:34 -0800
...Cut you sparkplugs > > > Bosch Quad tip plugs are like this, plus you get three additional electrodes > to prevent no spark. > > Robert > __________________________________________________ FREE voicemail, email...
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...
REQ: "Idiot's Guide to Changing Spark Plugs"
Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
Wed, 29 Aug 2001 18:57:37 -0700
...He tells me that one of my spark plugs is not firing - he bases this on the sound of the engine. I tend to...
Re: spark plugs: 8 plugs in a 4-banger!
Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
Thu, 7 Sep 2000 22:55:53 EDT
why not blow that idea off entirely and just use an aftermarket jacobs or msd spark box??
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: Spark plugs
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 16 May 2011 19:50:25 -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: Spark Plugs: Bosch Single TIp to NGK BP6ET Tri Tip User Opinions?
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:20:38 -0700
I also endorse platinum spark plugs.� Always seems to refresh my van.� To me, new plugs are the single biggest "tune up" item that...
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: ok, so it's not Fryedaye ... :)
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 3 Oct 2000 18:30:13 +1200
>Ultra Sonic Spark Plugs!!! >atomizes fuel droplets for better combustion >* More Power, Better Mileage! >* Dramatic 4-cylinder Power! >* Computer Friendly >* For Cars, Trucks, RVs...
Spark plugs
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Mon, 16 May 2011 18:00:47 -0400
Those of you that are still running a stock 2.1 engine, what brand and type of spark plugs are you using, and would...
Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
Historical mailing list
Sun, 30 Oct 1994 16:44:41 -0700 (MST)
...Has anybody used these spark plugs in the Vanagons? My '90 > Syncro Westfalia just chews through the stock Bosch Supers (w7cc0). VW > says 48000...
What Sparkplugs
Historical mailing list - Chad
Wed, 17 Jan 2001 11:37:01 -0400
I'm about to replace the sparkplugs on my '85GL. Any reccomendations on what plugs to buy. Also, I was reading in the Haynes...
Re: spark plugs: 8 plugs in a 4-banger!
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Thu, 7 Sep 2000 23:04:56 EDT
...Dual coil pack directly to the spark plugs. And would cost about the same. Robert
Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
Historical mailing list
Sun, 30 Oct 94 15:15:23 PDT
...Has anybody used these spark plugs in the Vanagons? My '90 Syncro Westfalia just chews through the stock Bosch Supers (w7cc0). VW says 48000...
Re: Anyone Tried the Pulstar Spark Plugs?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:57:18 -0800
...And the stock single electrode sparkplugs .. they are not even extended tip spark plugs ..they are 'low grade ordinary' spark plugs. .. so as long...
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...
Engine overheats after spark plug change
Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
Fri, 27 Apr 2001 09:34:04 -0400
...I replaced the spark plug wire, and replaced the old worn-out Bosch spark plugs with new Bosch Platinum plugs. It seemed to me...
Re: Bosch Quad 4 Plugs
Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
Sun, 19 Jan 2003 17:42:34 -0600
...They way the advantage of these plugs was explained to me was that as the electrode that was the easiest gap for the spark...
Re: Spark Plugs
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Fri, 14 Jan 2005 11:20:02 -0700
...Spark Plugs > I am enbarking on something simple, like changing the sparkplugs. I am > still waiting for my copy of the Bentley shop manual...
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: Spark Plugs and Milage
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:32:49 -0700
...Spark Plugs and Milage | |When you check the spark plugs that have been in use for 30K and find them |badly encrusted and check...
Re: Spark Plugs
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 7 May 2009 23:50:33 -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: 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: Triple Electrode Spark Plug Available For 1.9L Motor
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Wed, 27 Feb 2002 14:58:18 -0800
Wouldn't the same logic apply to quad plugs versus 3 prong plugs? William Subject: Re: Re: Triple Electrode Spark Plug Available For 1...
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
...Spark Plugs >> > I've been using them for the last three years in my '87 Westy. They >perform flawlessly and are the best spark...
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: spark plugs revisited
Historical mailing list - Austin
Tue, 27 May 1997 20:59:33 -0700
...spark jumps a gap that is horizontal instead of vertical; ie, the spark is 'unshrouded'. They used to be called surface gap plugs, & are...
Spark Plugs and Milage
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:22:49 -0700
When you check the spark plugs that have been in use for 30K and find them badly encrusted and check the plug wires that...
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...
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: vanagon won't start
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Tue, 22 Sep 1998 19:30:35 -0400
...1) fuel - is there fuel being sprayed from the injectors? 2) spark - is there a spark at the plugs? 3) timing - is the spark...
Re: Spark plugs
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Fri, 7 Sep 2012 07:52:29 -0400
you may be under the misconception that the spark will go/come from all 4 tips simultaneously (requiring more power). This is not true...
Re: Spark Plugs
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Fri, 8 May 2009 03:37:12 -0500
...a stupid question, went to buy some spark plugs today and asked the >>salesman about BOSH plugs, as I believe they are much better...
Re: spark plugs, etc
Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
Fri, 9 Aug 2002 22:21:53 +0000
...I personally remove my spark plugs every 15,000 miles, clean, regap or replace them and check the compression so I have no use...
Re: Cut you sparkplugs
Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
Thu, 27 Dec 2001 08:09:00 EST
...indexing plugs and the WBX really LIKES the triple (self indexing?) electrode plugs. There IS some relevance to the position on the spark plug...
Stranded Westy in SF is fixed.... (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
Thu, 5 Sep 2002 10:19:03 -0600
...Thanks for all that replied with great advice and generous offerings! The owner checked the spark at the plugs and checked injector spray pattern...
Re: Proper gap for spark plug 85 1.9L?
Historical mailing list - Russell Patten
Fri, 9 Jul 2004 23:49:43 -0500
...Fri, 9 Jul 2004 19:26:47 -0500 > >What's the proper gap for spark plugs on a 1985 1.9L wasserboxer? I >can...
Re: Aluminum in the threads
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Mon, 27 May 2002 09:26:33 -0400
Fellow vanagon types pulling spark plugs from a hot aluminum head can cause the treads to come out with the plugs. for this reason...
Re: Spark plugs
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 7 Sep 2012 07:52:45 -0700
...Spark plugs | |you may be under the misconception that the spark will go/come |from all 4 tips simultaneously (requiring more power). This is...
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: 85 vanagon spark plugs : another question -Remove Carefully
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Tue, 28 Sep 2004 03:49:17 EDT
...The only two spark plug failures I ever had were with platinum plugs. Call me superstitious, but I went back to spark plugs originally...
Re: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Fri, 12 May 2000 13:36:21 -0300
I assume that the RPMs went up due to a stronger spark. Now MAYBE new "regular" spark plugs would have also increased the RPMs...
Bosch Spark Plugs Web Site
Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
Fri, 12 May 2000 11:54:53 -0400
...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: 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: spark plugs and fuel economy ???
Historical mailing list - Joshua R. Poulson
Tue, 02 Apr 1996 12:18:36 +22327534
Stock Bosch Platinums do in fact perform better than cheap replacements. :) There are "premium spark plugs" out there that DON'T perform better, though...