In a message dated 98-05-24 12:12:23 EDT, sxs@Schwenk-Law.com writes:

<< The lighter/whiter the plug is, the leaner/hotter the engine is
 running.  If it's white, the plug is too hot, the fuel mix too lean
 and/or possibly timing is off.  If it's dark and especially if at all
 wet with redidue, the plug is too cold (use what the manufacturer
 recommends, of course) the fuel mixture is too rich and/or the timing is
 off.  These are the basic rules of thumb.<<snip >>

Spark plugs? ...decided to go without. Works great.

gmbulley
cary, nc
Jetta TD