That's very interesting as I was under the impression that the heads on a
2.1 were the same as the 1.9 and only the stroke was changed.

WE
----- Original Message -----
From: "Smola, Tony" <TSmola@tribune.com>
To: "'Walter Evens'" <wrevens@myexcel.com>
Cc: <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 7:50 PM
Subject: RE: Triple Electrode Spark Plug Available For 1.9L Motor

> I think the problem is that the threaded portion is too long and it will
> encroach into the cylinder area. Fast German Auto website gave me the
info.
>
> Tony
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Walter Evens [mailto:wrevens@myexcel.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 7:40 PM
> To: Smola, Tony; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Triple Electrode Spark Plug Available For 1.9L Motor
>
>
> I received a set of platinum 4 plugs from the local VW shop when I bought
> tune up parts for my '85GL.  Are you saying that I'm not supposed to run
> quad plugs in my 1.9L?
>
> Walter Evens
> Hesperia, CA, USA
> 2-85GLs
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Smola, Tony" <TSmola@TRIBUNE.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 7:19 PM
> Subject: Triple Electrode Spark Plug Available For 1.9L Motor
>
>
> > Since you guys with the 2.1L motor have the luxury of being able to use
> the
> > 4-electrode platinum plugs (jealous?).  I wanted to let the 1.9L people
> know
> > that they can upgrade to a 3 electrode Bosch Super plug .....part number
> is
> > W7DTC......I've had this setup in my 85' for years with no problems.
> >
> >
> > Malibu Tony 85' Westy  1.9L   5 degrees BTDC
> >                   78' 911SC  3.0L  Targa
> >
>