In a message dated 96-04-09 18:41:07 EDT, snuggles@vnet.ibm.com writes:

>i put in bosch platinums this sunday....and am having some problems now.
>seems i back fire a little when i first start the engine. i push down on the
>gas , the engine revs, then it wants to cut off when the engine is starting
>to idle. i understand the platinums tend to run a little richer..what should
>i do, go  back to regular bosch plugs...adjust the carb? what?

Maybe one is defective or you have a created a bad connection with one of the
wires when you re-installed it?

>i don't really feel a difference with the platinums, any suggestions?

You shouldn't "feel" any difference.  The platinum's "claim to fame" is a
long life.

Good luck,
Jim Davis
87 GL Syncro
88 GL Wolfsburg