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Subject:Re: Spark plug heat ranges
From:tim vb-o'brien
Date:Wed, 5 Jan 2000 00:34:14 -0800

Not here in CA.. if it isn't in the book, they have no clue. I tried to
buy the 4 prong Bosch plugs for my 84 Vanagon... no way, they don't sell
them for that model, can't cross reference them.

The days of really great auto parts store help is definately waning.

tim

John McLean wrote:
>
> Bulley wrote:
>
> >  Most FLAPS can help you decide which heat range is
> > best for your motor if you bring in the used (10k+) ones from your motor.
> > You may want to check out a book from your library, or scan that newfangled
> > internet thing for pictures of used plugs, and what various appearances
> > indicate.
>
> >
> > Thanks for that explanation on plug heat ranges.  The knowledge is
> > appreciated.   What does "FLAPS" stand for?
>
> John McLean  87 Vanagon GL

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