Has anyone on here tried the new 4-tip platnum plugs by bosch? they say if
ya dont like them and they dont work well they will buy them... any
comments?? and one more thing.. I go out everymorning... and well there is a
one foot by one foot puddle of antifreeze? why? what could cause this? This
is the original engine. in my 85 Vanagon GL I just hit 216,000 yesterday ALL
ORIGINAL.. pretty cool I think.. I do think I need a new engine soon... and
does anyone need a front blower motor for their Vanagon?!?! I am getting one
from a junkyard up here for $35 bux and I have tried it out and it works.
they have another one too and they want the same price anyone interested? My
exhaust is kinda shot so I am buying it off of one in there that has 150,000
on it. it all looks good and isnt broken. hmm I wonder how much they want
for their complete running engine? it has 150,000 in it though... oh well
need a good one any comments? what about fast germans? $1500 deal? or should
I go ahead and just get the one from VW and have a warranty?

Thanks for listening to my ranting and raving..

Jason
85 Vanagon 216,000
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Modl <Modl6971@AOL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Sunday, January 31, 1999 5:17 PM
Subject: Re: Bosch or NGK plugs?

>In a message dated 1/29/99 10:11:46 AM Pacific Standard Time,
>lindgre@ONLINE.NO writes:
>
><< Should I a) buy Bosch, b) buy NGK, c) buy the plugs at the dealer or d)
> buy the same brand that I have in my engine now? Give me your
> opinions!!!!
>
> PerL
> 88 Syncro >>
>
> Hi Perl, I've looked at everyone's reply and I have to say that the plug
that
>you really want to use is Bosch 3 prong W7DTC (bosch part #). They are the
>most trouble free spark plug out there. Stay away from platinum plugs, they
>cause intermittent missing and hesitation problems.  The W7DTC plug will go
>30K to 40K miles.       Your vanagon needs to have it's major service every
30K
>anyway. Trust me on the plugs, see ya. Michael.
> 87 syncro
> 87 quattro