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Subject:Re: 3-pronged spark plugs
From:David Katsuki
Date:Thu, 18 Jun 1998 16:11:59 -0400

I've used W7DTCs for several years in both vans (87 and 90) with no
problems.   They seem to last much longer than the single electrode type.

Dave

At 11:43 AM 6/17/98 -0400, Mark Schrope wrote:
>I was thinking about putting 3-pronged Bosch plugs in my 89 and so was
>double-checking the part number by emailing Bosch.  I read in the archives
>that several of you have had good results with the 3-pronged W7DTC type.  I
>asked them about this one specifically and he said that while it was a
>commonly used plug on VW/Audi, it was too long for use on the Vanagon.
>This reminded me of the recent thread where someone was having a problem
>where it seemed the plug was too long.  Not sure how that can be given that
>several people have had good results with the plugs.  Oh well, just thought
>some of you could use the info.  I know this is common knowlege but the
>compatible plugs he listed for an 89 were W7CC, W7CC0 and WR7CP
>
>Mark
>'89 Wolfsburg
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