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Date:         Fri, 9 Jul 2004 21:36:59 -0500
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM>
Subject:      Re: Proper gap for spark plug 85 1.9L?
Comments: To: Aerowolf <aerowolf@GMAIL.COM>
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If I recall, the traditional VW gap is 0.7 mm (0.028").  2 mm sounds
mighty wide.  Would cause hard starting, etc.


Larry A.




Aerowolf wrote:
> What's the proper gap for spark plugs on a 1985 1.9L wasserboxer?  I
> can't find it in my Bentley manual anywhere.
>
> (The inspection of the spark plugs shows they're currently operating
> at a gap of approximately 2mm, though I don't have a gapper handy for
> specifics.  My engine is running rich, which is leading me to evaluate
> the ignition system for problems such as possibly a weak coil or a bad
> HCU/hall sender.)
>
> -Kyle
>
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