On 6 May 97 at 19:30, Earl Smith wrote: > At 06:06 PM 5/5/97 -0500, you wrote: > >Do any of the Canadian listees have any experience using the Canadian Tire > > brand ignition wires for the '86 van and later? The brand name on the > >box is Niehoff. Says they're made in the U.S. by BVD (?) Corp. in Illinois. > > > >I realize Bosch is the preferred way to go with the Brazilian wires next > >on the totem pole. > > > >The cap and rotor sold by this store are made in Italy. Any comments on > >these would also be very much appreciated. > > > >Thanks, > >Phil > >'89 Westy (Ivana) > > > ----I used CTC wires and plugs on my Nissan about 5 years ago and had > problems. My son's friend who is a mechanic, and my son, refuse to use > them. They sent me to a FLAP specializing in engine rebuilds. > > > I too have had problems, but only with their cap & rotors - they look like Bosch, but do not last near as long. I've always used Bosch wires on my VWs. Shawn & Janis Wright '88 Westy (338k) '85 Jetta TD (375k) VWnut@smus.bc.ca : swright@smus.bc.ca http://www.islandnet.com/~swright/vw.html http://www.smus.bc.ca
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