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Re: Oil ring gap
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 19 Mar 2002 23:59:43 -0600
Javier Zavala wrote: > Hola Amigos: > > I would like to know if anyone remembers what is the gap for the oil rings; > I�m changing...
1990 GL VAN Plug Gap ????
Historical mailing list - Your Name
Mon, 7 Aug 2000 19:10:17 -0600
Does anyone have what the plug gap should be on my 1990GL Van. I put new plugs in and they were gaped at .28...
Re: Correct Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Thu, 20 Feb 2003 18:25:20 -0000
> If gap is too short, spark happens early; if too long, spark happens late. Sorry to be negative... but WHAT ABSOLUTE TWADDLE - the spark...
Re: Spark plugs: Gap ?
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Sun, 6 Dec 2009 10:22:23 -0500
...What causes that? and how critical is the gap? The motor was running fine despite the way over spec gap in every plug. Re...
Spark plugs: Gap ?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 5 Dec 2009 21:48:58 -0800
...What causes that? and how critical is the gap? The motor was running fine despite the way over spec gap in every plug. Re...
Spark plug gap
Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
Tue, 7 Mar 2000 14:34:14 -0800
...In Bentley, it lists the spark plug gap for my 84 1.9L waterleaker as 0.28" + 0.004" Why the '+0.004"?' Does...
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: Proper gap for spark plug 85 1.9L?
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Sat, 10 Jul 2004 02:21:34 -0400
...manual says .028" gap, but most plugs, such as the autolite 403, are made for about .035", which is a good all around gap...
Re: Spark plug gap
Historical mailing list - Austin
Tue, 7 Mar 2000 23:27:03 -0800
At 02:34 PM 3/7/2000 -0800, you wrote: >Stupid question, maybe. > >In Bentley, it lists the spark plug gap for my 84...
Re: Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Sat, 15 Feb 2003 00:20:57 -0700
...Gap of Sparks > > Really? > > Darn I misunderstood gap and timing then. I thought too wide a gap and it > was hard for the plug...
Re: Spark plug gap
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 7 Mar 2000 16:08:00 -0700
...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: 3 probe plugs
Historical mailing list - DaveC
Sat, 1 Jun 2002 10:53:32 -0700
...As one gap wears (as all plug gaps do), the gap increases a little. One of the other gaps, which isn't wearing, is...
Re: Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 14 Feb 2003 11:46:03 -0800
I only use Bosch and they're rarely the correct gap right out of the box. Mike On 2/14/03 9:24 AM...
Re: Proper gap for spark plug 85 1.9L?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Fri, 9 Jul 2004 21:36:59 -0500
If I recall, the traditional VW gap is 0.7 mm (0.028"). 2 mm sounds mighty wide. Would cause hard starting, etc. Larry...
Re: Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Sat, 15 Feb 2003 11:52:19 -0700
...When I have a chance I'll do an experiment where I set proper gap and timing, then pull the plugs and diminish the...
Re: Spark plugs: Gap ?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 6 Dec 2009 23:18:32 -0500
...What causes that? and how critical is the gap? The motor was running fine despite the way over spec gap in every plug. Re...
Re: Correct Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Thu, 20 Feb 2003 18:39:23 -0000
...The juice either jumps the gap or it doesn't . > > I think whoever said this might be thinking of the points gap, but then...
Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Fri, 14 Feb 2003 09:24:09 -0800
I thought Bosch plugs were preset to gap no problem... > >As to the slow starting, there's lots of things, but have you checked...
Re: Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 14 Feb 2003 23:07:21 -0800
Really? Darn I misunderstood gap and timing then. I thought too wide a gap and it was hard for the plug to fire and...
Re: Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Fri, 14 Feb 2003 12:16:49 -0800
So what happens when the sparks you've got installed are not of the correct gap? I use only W7CCO by Bosch >From: Mike...
Oil ring gap
Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
Tue, 19 Mar 2002 22:05:24 -0500
...I would like to know if anyone remembers what is the gap for the oil rings; I�m changing all rings in the pistons...
Re: Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Sat, 15 Feb 2003 07:38:23 -0800
...Gap of Sparks >> >> Really? >> >> Darn I misunderstood gap and timing then. I thought too wide a gap and it >> was hard for the plug...
Re: minor idle problem
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 25 Aug 1998 20:10:04 -0700
...Anybody >know for sure whether the Bentley listed gap is correct? This seems like >an awfully small gap. Could it be that my 10...
Proper gap for spark plug 85 1.9L?
Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
Fri, 9 Jul 2004 19:26:47 -0500
What's the proper gap for spark plugs on a 1985 1.9L wasserboxer? I can't find it in my Bentley manual anywhere...
Re: Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Sat, 15 Feb 2003 09:03:58 -0700
...Gap of Sparks >>> >>> Really? >>> >>> Darn I misunderstood gap and timing then. I thought too wide a gap and it >>> was hard for the plug...
Re: Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - Allan S Muller
Sat, 15 Feb 2003 11:40:54 -0500
...Wider the gap the later it fires, closer the gap the sooner it fires for a given voltage. If the gap is correct, and...
Re: leaking in the rain
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:40:52 -0500
Hey Joy, I just installed the lift-assist struts on my top and now have a gap at the back of the top in...
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: 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...
plug and compression 1990 GL
Historical mailing list - Rick Berman
Mon, 7 Aug 2000 21:34:34 -0600
Does anyone have what the plug gap should be on my 1990GL Van. I put new plugs in and they were gaped at .28...
Re: Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
Sat, 15 Feb 2003 12:46:39 -0500
...Wider the gap the later it fires, closer the gap the sooner it fires for a given voltage. If the gap is correct, and...
Lotus Mail Exchange/Brian Gapco
Historical mailing list
Thu, 2 Mar 1995 20:35:03 -0500
Twenty of these damn things? Here's another one!!!! Brian Gapco - GGRRRRRR.... >Delivery Failure Report > > Your document: > [f]Re: Sticker consensus non-solution > could...
Re: Air-Fuel Ratio fluctuation
Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
Thu, 27 Oct 2005 14:12:48 -0600
...Tightening the gaps and it purrs again. Too much gap and it really stresses the wires, since the spark only needs an alternate way...
Re: Crankshaft Endplay / Shim question
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 6 Dec 2006 06:04:59 -0500
...Shims fill the gap that's already there. Adding thickness closes the gap (reduces end play) and no gap will cause binding. sorry 'bout...
Re: Proper gap for spark plug 85 1.9L?
Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
Sun, 11 Jul 2004 07:19:09 -0500
...Katz <katzd54@yahoo.com> wrote: > kyle: > > manual says .028" gap, but most plugs, such as the autolite 403, are made > for about .035", which...
Re: Proper gap for spark plug 85 1.9L?
Historical mailing list - Russell Patten
Fri, 9 Jul 2004 23:49:43 -0500
When I replaced the plugs on my 85 I thought I'd have to gap them too. The plugs the local VW haus sold...
Re: Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - Bill N
Sat, 15 Feb 2003 11:08:47 -0700
...I think the gap makes more difference than he thinks. First, lightning bolts do not move at the speed of light. Second, when the...
Re: Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Fri, 14 Feb 2003 09:42:50 -0800
Mark Dorm wrote: > I thought Bosch plugs were preset to gap no problem... > I have used Bosch Platinum plugs for about 15 years and...
Re: Correct Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Thu, 20 Feb 2003 11:11:14 -0800
At 10:25 AM 2/20/2003, you wrote: > > If gap is too short, spark happens early; if too long, spark happens late. > >Sorry...
Re: Correct Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Thu, 20 Feb 2003 11:28:53 -0800
At 10:25 AM 2/20/2003, you wrote: > If gap is too short, spark happens early; if too long, spark happens late. Sorry...
Gapping Bosch Super W7DTC spark plugs?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Thu, 5 Oct 2000 15:47:59 EDT
...The spark plugs come pre-gapped at 0,8 mm. This is the spark plug with three contacts (?) that surround and serve the electrote...
Re: noise reduction
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 21 Oct 2004 22:56:51 -0500
> The additional weather stripping in the later model vanagons "fills" > in > the leading edge door gap. The earlier vans used that gap to create...
Re: Spark plug gap
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Fri, 9 Mar 2012 11:19:49 -0500
Try these, no gap required: http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=5
what is plug gap in 1600 cc 72 beetle?
Historical mailing list - gary
Sun, 21 Mar 2004 13:36:55 -0500
what would be the best plug gap for a 72 vw beetle 1600 cc ?
Re: Spark plugs: Gap ?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 6 Dec 2009 21:55:28 -0800
...What causes that? and how critical is the gap? > The motor was running fine despite the way over spec gap in every plug. > Re...
Re: Proper gap for spark plug 85 1.9L?
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Sun, 11 Jul 2004 13:47:39 -0400
...ok, so gap the plugs to .044". wires are probably the spiral wound type, which have a relatively small DC resistance but a greater...
Re: Gapping Bosch Super W7DTC spark plugs?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 5 Oct 2000 13:09:23 -0700
...The spark plugs come pre-gapped at 0,8 mm. This is the spark plug > with three contacts (?) that surround and serve the electrote...
Re: Continuing saga of symptoms imitating vanagon syndrome--85 westy
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Sat, 18 Jun 2005 12:55:23 -0500
<< gapped throttle switch>> What did you set the initial gap at the throttle stop at? When you adjusted the TPS switch what was the...
Spark plug gap
Historical mailing list - Jim McGuckin
Thu, 8 Mar 2012 17:32:35 -0500
Have an 83 1.9L wtb vanagon just seeing what people think is the best spark plug gap to run. Sent from MAC's...
correct spark plug gap for 2.1 wbx motor
Historical mailing list - David Cohen
Sun, 28 Mar 2010 19:11:00 EDT
Hi, What is the correct spark plug gap for my 1990 2.1 wbx motor? Thanks in advance, David
Re: Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 15 Feb 2003 21:17:49 -0500
...There is a correct gap to efficiently match the rest of the ignition system and transfer as much energy as possible into the spark...
Re: Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Sun, 16 Feb 2003 14:35:01 -0500
>Further, since you set timing based on plug #1 only, having different >gaps in each cylinder can also cause problems.>> So can this incorrect...
Re: Correct Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Thu, 20 Feb 2003 21:38:08 -0000
...Correct Gap of Sparks > At 10:25 AM 2/20/2003, you wrote: > > > If gap is too short, spark happens early; if too long...
Re: Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 16 Feb 2003 13:10:21 -0700
"spark plug" tools have a "T" shaped appendage that can leverage the electrode to widen or diminish the gap, and almost always have a...
"RM182B" Spark plug gap?
Historical mailing list - Yoshi
Sun, 4 Mar 2001 15:13:54 +0900
Hi, Does anyone know accurate gap(mm) to burner slit from spark plug(tip)? My refrigerator is 87Westy RM182B 3rd model. Not "EGI" model...
Re: Vanagon crash tests and crumple zones
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 20 Jan 2002 10:39:25 -0600
...The Gap Filler went tearing past and just as he swung in front of me, the moose decided to cross the road. The Gap...
Correct Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Fri, 14 Feb 2003 17:49:43 -0800
So what is the correct gap of spark plugs. I want to take mine out and check. When I put mine in I assumed...
Re: Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - John Jensen
Sat, 15 Feb 2003 21:38:44 -0500
I'm sure I don't know the fine points of spark gap, but I do have a little experience. In my college days...
Re: what is plug gap in 1600 cc 72 beetle?
Historical mailing list - phil cain
Sun, 21 Mar 2004 11:03:34 -0800
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Re: Proper gap for spark plug 85 1.9L?
Historical mailing list - Jack
Sun, 11 Jul 2004 09:57:48 -0800
...Bosch W7C0 or Beru 14 L-7C Electrode gap: 0.028 in (0.7 mm) Don't have reliable info re specified wire/connector...