I just put in a set of the Bosch Platinum Plus Four plugs (they don;t need
top be gapped).  $6 each, but the Vanagon seems to start easier and idle a
little smoother.  In fact, when the van is cold, I can turn the key on to
pressurize the fuel system, then literally "bump" the starter and it starts
right up - I was amazed the first time.  When warm, it starts about like
normal.  (maybe a few less revolutions of the starter)

Drove all day in stop and go traffic yesterday in LA with no ill side
effects.  They seem to be working quite well.   Now for the cap, rotor, and
timing check next weekend...  (wanted to test the plugs alone first)

Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy "Klaus"
Santa Barbara, CA

----- Original Message -----
From: "Joel Hembel" <jhembel@execpc.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2000 4:22 AM
Subject: Re: plug and compression 1990 GL

> What type of plugs are these? I've had several instances where platinum
> plugs just won't work in several different brand cars. Latest was my
> friends Toyota Camry. Ran ruff with poor power and idled ruff too.
> Joel/wisconsin
>
> Rick Berman wrote:
>
> > Does anyone have what the plug gap should be on my 1990GL
> > Van.
> > I put new plugs in and they were gaped at .28 but the motor
> > stalls and has a dead spot just after idle. It ran Great
> > with the old plugs gaped at aprox. .35
> >
> > What compression (dry) should I get
> > Rick