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• HELP!! stripped spark plug hole. ***FIXED***
  Historical mailing list - Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69)
  Sun, 2 Jul 2006 02:29:34 -0400
  Well I went to my FLAPS and picked up a spark plug hole repair kit and started to work this morning. The kit I...
• Re: hmm, is this bad? could it hurt?(lost spark plug)
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Durstewitz
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 16:57:47 -0800 (PST)
  ...ciao, gregor > hey now, > > hmm, when changing my spark plugs today one fell out of the ratchet and back > into the spark plug housing...
• Re: Power of a 2.0L Air cooled vs 2.1L???
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 13:48:33 -0500
  ...I see a lot of people with missing or shrivelled-up spark plug wire seals, too. Since the spark plug wire holes are right...
• Re: VANAGON digest 929
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 May 1996 09:42:35 -0700
  ...plugs you put back in- are they oily now? Oily sounds like quenched combustion- bad spark, bad gas? Could also be leaking valve seals...
• Re: something to look at on your down time
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 20:45:32 -0400
  ...You should replace the missing spark plug wire seals. The area where the spark plugs thread in is one of the hottest parts of...
• Re: ATF
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 09:22:20 EDT
  ...Spark Plugs Distributor Cap Rotor (don't clean, replace) Check grounds (clean if neccessary) Check Oxygen sensor (replace if neccessary) Inspect plug wires (replace...
• Re: Oil Pressure Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 11:39:55 -0500
  ...jacket seals, my oil buzzer started going off randomly. It seems they routed the wire (yellow?) too close to the spark plug wires. After...
• Re: Wifes Audi - Oil Leak - NVC
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:59:21 -0800
  ...One is a circular one along the edge of the cover, and other seals the spark plug holes in the middle of the cover...
• Re: Wifes Audi - Oil Leak - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 22 Nov 2007 13:25:00 -0800
  ...cover gasket, clogged breather, and also, some spark plugs go in tube that are sealed by seals to the valve cover surrounding them. Can...
• Re: Total Cost of a complete engine overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 09:19:12 -0500
  ...Spark plugs- $8 Spark plug wires- $50 Cap and rotor- $20 Fuel filter- $9 Air filter- $9 Oil filter- $4.50 Fuel injector seals...
• Change Springs w/o pulling head!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Jun 94 18:01:41 CDT
  ...possible to change valve stem seals without >: taking the heads off, by applying compressed air through the spark plug >: hole with a special adaptor...
• Re: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 22:47:23 -0700
  On 1/1/05 10:32 PM, "Jonce Fancher" <streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM> wrote: > Hi all > > *** i need to know what spark plug is recommended...
• Re: 82 air cooled running rough
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 08:08:46 -0600
  ...3) Check that the spark plug wires are threaded onto the insulator ends properly. 4) Check that all injectors are plugged in. 5) Check...
• Complete I4 engine conversion kit for sale!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 22:01:59 -0700
  ...seals, valve cover gasket, waterpump, thermostat and orings, timing belt and tensioner, upper and lower timing belt covers, belts, platinum 4 spark plugs, plugwires...
• Re: Aluminum in the threads
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 25 May 2002 16:13:01 -0500
  Mike; That lost or fouled spark plug thing will keep you restless for a long time. With Air Cooled; the threads that come out...
• Re: Spark Plug Failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 21:01:17 -0400
  ...Removed spark plugs to have a look see and found plugs at # 2 and # 3 cylinders had cracked and missing porcelain. What's that...
• aftermarket gauges
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Mon, 29 Aug 94 12:05:28 EDT
  ...While you're in there, make sure all four spark plug leads have good seals. What VW gives you for those are useless. I...
• 1991 Carat w/SmallCar Subie Conversion -
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Dec 2023 23:39:44 -0600
  ...2500 - Small Car Subaru Conversion - Stainless exhaust and muffler - Spark Plugs - NGK 7090 (BKR5EGP) - Spark plug wires - NGK 55004 (RC-FX101) - Air Filter (For...
• Dave Easterwood's Holiday Trek II
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 13:09:40 -0600 (CST)
  ...fine though) The brass snubbers on the spark plugs were not utilized as the spark plug wires needed them causing timing wierdness '65 only...
• New motor in hand '86
  Historical mailing list - Colin Moran
  Thu, 12 Nov 1998 13:07:00 -0600
  ...It also came with all the seals and gaskets to reassemble the accessories. The motor also has a new flywheel, and bosche spark plugs...
• Re: Using Gunk or other engine cleaning solvents!
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 07:18:14 -0700
  ...After the driveline repair, I used liquid wrench thru the spark plug holes, started it, and drove it for about 6 months. Ran fine...
• Bucking problem from AIRS member help needed
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 15:28:31 -0400
  ...So, swapped spark plugs......all were sooty from running rich. Replaced injector seals. Tested fuel pressure............about 35 lbs at idle, and a little...
• Sale Update - 1991 VW Carat w/Subaru Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:13:27 -0600
  ...2500 - Small Car Subaru Engine Conversion - Stainless exhaust and muffler - Spark Plugs - NGK 7090 (BKR5EGP) - Spark plug wires - NGK 55004 (RC-FX101) - Air Filter...
• one year anniv.
  Historical mailing list - Henning, Eric
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 14:10:36 -0400
  ...PEP Boys, $19) oil changed every 3k pop top seals fan belt spark plug wires (nice & smooth running) fuel filter (no more sputtering up...
• 1.9 ltr WBX O2 sensor question?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:21:48 -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...
• Defeating '75 bus self-destructs
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 22:52:33 -0500
  ...I found spark plug air seals, engine seal, road draft tube, and timing hole plug listed in the WCM catalog. What about all the...
• Re: Help with wet weather cut out problem
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 9 May 2004 16:46:48 -0500
  ...wires, coil top, distributor cap or holding moisture in the spark plug seals. Give the engine a good spray down with Gunk Engine Cleaner...
• Re: Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 15:17:03 -0800
  ...bad plug wires. any plug wires that are say, 10 years old are automatically suspect. And cheap ones are too .. even new cheap ones...
• Acceleration Problem, Can't Pass NYS Inspection
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 01:57:54 -0400
  ...He checked the plugs and they get strong spark, has a new fuel filter, oil filter, new spark plugs, and plug cables, new oxygen...
• Re: 1.9 ltr WBX O2 sensor question?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:19:21 -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: Fuel Injection Cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 16:25:36 -0800
  ...Has anyone experienced this? > > -David No, but looking at it the other way, take a look at your spark plugs on an engine with...
• RE: '83 Vanagon woes -- hot start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dave Johnson
  Tue, 2 Jan 1996 09:37:34 -0800
  ...So far we know >that all four plugs are sparking, the fuel pump is pumping, the fuel filter >has been changed. Occassionally it will...
• Re: Air Cooled Engine Seals
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 14:18:42 -0500
  ...As for the spark plug seals ............. forget it, I've never seen a set that sealed properly. You might find a 1/2" hole...
• Re: Removal fo FI injectors
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 14:51:13 -0800
  ...how they are held in place. > Do they screw in like spark plugs, push in and snap into position, or > held in by some...
• RE: Dave Easterwood's Holiday Trek II
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 12:50:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Are you sure you have the correct plug wires? Do they have the rubber air seals on the plug boots, that fit flush against...
• Creek crossing (rainy day) blues
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 21:21:52 -0500
  ...Sure enough, good spark, low pressure. I determined my fuel filter was plugged only because it was 10:00 p.m., and the only...
• Re: 85GL won't turn over...help please?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 07:35:17 -0500
  ...I would check for spark. If you have none then I would unplug your ignition module and plug it back in and also unplug...
• Observations on the old '74
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Sep 95 08:34:32 EDT
  ...i replaced the spark plugs that were japenese for bosch plugs...seems to run and start better...but....i'm not real used to...
• Ever have one van job that leads to another?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 25 Jul 2020 17:59:16 -0700
  ...I just swapped in some new spark plug leads, and some new injector seals ( little ones that go on pintle cap, seating in intake...
• 82 air cooled running rough
  Historical mailing list - Brian Walker
  Fri, 22 Nov 2002 22:01:50 -0600
  ...Plugs were installed while doing oil cooler seals so less than 24 hours old. I am really unsure where to go next as this...
• Re: 89 Vanagon "losing" oil
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Fri, 1 May 1998 20:41:38 -0400
  From my experience, if your rings are good and a spark plug is oil fouled, that indicates bad valve stem seals or valve guides...
• Re: Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 17:21:49 -0800
  It's pretty easy to see shorting plug wires in dark. It doesn't have to be totally inky black darkness, either. Inside a...
• 83 Fuel Injection fixed (I think):TY
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 04:05:59 -0400 (EDT)
  ...But I'll replace the spark plugs, cap, rotor, and wires, because I don't know when it was done last. And the plugs...
• Re: 1.9 ltr WBX O2 sensor question?
  Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
  Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:45:42 -0700
  ...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: Regular maintenance list-contributions.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 21:50:01 -0500
  ...ignition system (ignition wires, distributor cap, rotor should be replaced) - replace spark plugs - replace ignition breaker (points. this was before electronic ignition) - replace fuel...
• Vanagon Maint. Schedule
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 15:24:30 -0700
  ...do all the 6000 mile stuff PLUS - replace spark plugs - replace fuel filter 18000 miles: do all the 12000 miles stuff PLUS - replace air...
• Re: intermittant cross-cylinder miss on I4 GX engine
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 22:30:29 -0800
  ...from manifolds or injector seals. It's timed about right. Fuel pressure is good. I've pulled the plug wires one by one and...
• Re: Compression test results for '84 Vanagon 1.9L with rebuilt right head
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:52:03 -0500
  ...I would be concerned with the fouled spark plugs, especially if more fouled on one side. Are they oil (wet) or dry (soot) fouled...
• Re: High altitude starting problem, air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 14:16:55 -0500
  ...4) Check all of the spark plug ends in both the cap and to the spark plugs, clean them. 5) Wipe off the top...
• RE: engine seal/tin holes
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Thu, 23 May 1996 14:15:31 EST
  ...Check out your spark plug seals, also, so you don't "waste" the cooling fan's efforts. B. Wm Kennedy kennedy@admin.njit.edu
• Re: Acceleration Problem, Can't Pass NYS Inspection
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 07:31:23 -0700
  ...He checked the plugs and they get strong spark, has a new fuel filter, oil > filter, new spark plugs, and plug cables, new oxygen...
• 80 Westy FS?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Wed, 17 Dec 1997 10:58:20 EST
  ...Recently checked coloring of spark plugs - nice tan color on all four. Fairly new exhaust. Tires great except for rear drivers side (when I...
• Fuel pump dead? Help!!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 09:33:19 -0700
  ...I replaced engine compartment fuel lines, fuel filter, injector seals, spark plugs, wires, cap and rotor, plus the battery. First time I try to...
• Re: The nature of dielectric grease;
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 27 Aug 2005 15:33:17 -0600
  ...Same for light bulbs and spark plug boots, etc. it is not being used to make it more conductive. With a correctly done connection...
• Re: Ignition problem now worse
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:41:36 -0800
  Did you remove fuel injectors to replace the FI hoses? Are they seated correctly and did you install new seals? ("o" rings) On 1...
• Re: Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 22:08:36 -0800
  dear spark arrest-er you say ... Inside a garage at night, out on a dark side street, the Mojave Desert at midnight...dark e...
• Another Newbie With Heads Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 13:36:30 -0600
  ...Replaced the header. -Spark Plugs and Wires were Replaced. I hope to have pics up in a location where I can share really soon...
• FS 86 Syncro, Avon, CT 208K miles $3600 obo
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 14:18:05 -0500
  ...and Seals New Engine Gaskets New Lifters New Spark plug wires New Distributor Cap and Rotor New Intake Boot Sleeves New Injector Seals New...
• VW parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 21:08:09 GMT
  ...261 2 Distributor o-ring 111 905 449 11 Spark plug wire air seals 111 941 037C 1 6 V. Beetle headlight assembly complete...
• Vanagain Rant/New Intake Boot
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 12:04:03 EDT
  ...Replaced the distributor cap and rotor, Replaced the spark plug wires (the old ones had fused together!), Cleaned and shifted the AFM board, Replaced...