I can't really say how power is because I've never driven another Vanagon.
I've only had this one for 6 weeks.  It doesn't seem any worse than it was
before.  How can you tell if the plugs are single electrode?  They look very
similar to the old ones.  How can I check the CAT?  How would that cause it to
run rich?

Thanks for your help!
Ryan

Quoting vw4x4@fyi.net:

> "Could it be that they are dirty due to the
> previous incomplete combustion?"
>
>                No chance.  You have other problem, obviously running
> rich.  How is the power in the motor?  If low, you may have
> a clogged CAT.   BTW if those plugs you put in are the single
> electrode, they are going to kill your coil, and leave you stranded.
> I've seen that several  times.
>                                                Eric
>
>
> Ryan Dawson wrote:
>
> >Hi everyone,
> >
> >Well, I thought that I had made the neccesary repairs and replacements to
> my
> >fuel mileage problem.  Below is a list of the adjustments that I have made:
> >
> >1. new fuel injectors (manufacturer - Echlin)
> >2. new air filter
> >3. new spark plugs (platinum)
> >4. new oil and filter
> >
> >There are no leaks in the system, as far as I can tell.  The problem is, I
> >installed the spark plugs yesterday evening, and then drove about 5 miles,
> and
> >when I came back I realized that I forgot to check the gap spacing on them.
> >So, I took the plugs back out, and they were BLACK again!  I'm going on a
> >camping trip today and am hoping to get better fuel mileage than a Hummer!
> >Does anyone have any ideas?  Could it be that they are dirty due to the
> >previous incomplete combustion?
> >
> >Any thoughts or theories are welcome!
> >
> >Thanks in advance,
> >Ryan
> >
> >
> >
> >
>