Missed the first part.  There was a problem with the Grey label coils
failing.  You need to use only Green label Bosch coils now, not the grey.
Are you saying the cause of the failures is the use of the platinum plugs?

-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Zeno [mailto:vw4x4@fyi.net]
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 5:59 PM
To: Robert Lilley
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Coil killer found! vanagon single electrode plugs

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
            www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm

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.
>