In a message dated 98-08-15 13:29:23 EDT, you write:

<< for those who's had em; are split fire plugs a waste or do they do any good
 for our vans? I looked at them and didnt get em before I see what you guys
say
 about em. They say the improve performance & milage? Well, whatever anyone
can
 tell me-I'd appreciate it!
  >>
 They are a pile off  @##%%&!***.  Dont put that crap in your vanagon. Stick
with Bosch W7 DTC three prong spark plugs.
 Michael Modl
 87 syncro
 87 quattro