As I stated this is only a problem I have seen with the Vanagon factory
coil.  After market coil seem to be fine with these plugs.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
                                   92-Jetta GWC
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On Mon, 14 Jun 2004, Robert Lilley wrote:

> This is UNTRUE for me.  I ran just about ONLY Bosch Platinum single tip
> plugs in my 73 modified 2L VW Bus and a I used a Crane Red coil and various
> electronic ignition systems and the coil has lasted over TWELVE (12) years
> and was working just fine when I sold it about a year ago.  Got 19 mpg in
> town and 20+ on highway
>
>
>
> I am using Bosch Quad tip plugs in my 2.1L and have not had any problems
> with my coil.
>