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Date:         Wed, 27 Feb 2002 07:35:30 EST
Reply-To:     CMathis227@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Chuck Mathis <CMathis227@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: upgrading spark plugs for the 1.9L  price for the +4's
Comments: To: TSmola@tribune.com
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Tony,

Unfortunately my records aren't that thourough. I do remember they were more expensive than standard plugs but less expensive than Fast German Auto -- maybe $6.75 each but don't quote me.

I put them in in July '99 and have pulled them and cleaned them every time I've set the timing and idle speed before the annual emmissions check. Except for when I had a rich mixture problem they have come out a nice light tan color.

I made several other 'improvements' about the same time -- replaced the PO's Goodyear Wranglers with MXT's, added K&N air cleaner and polished the throttle body -- so I can't attribute all the improvement in driving pleasure to the +4's but I don't think they held anything back.

Recently on a trip back to Houston from Corpus Christi I managed to squeeze 20 mpg out of the automatic equipped beast. I can't imagine that figure getting much better until I can either do a full Lilley style rebuild or convert to one of Kurt's TDi's.

Chuck '85 Wolfsburg Westy - 'Roland the Road Buffalo'

In a message dated 2/26/02 11:37:55 PM, TSmola@tribune.com writes:

<< Can I ask how much the unit price for the +4's were?......I thought we

couldn't use these...the guy over at Fast German auto said "no!" I gave

someone some bad advice.....I'm glad you were able to enlighten us all. And

if you've had no problems after 2 years...well that says it all.

Malibu Tony 85' westy 1.9L 5 degrees BTDC

78' 911SC Targa >>


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