Date:         Fri, 23 May 1997 11:35:11 -0400
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Hotch <hotch@netaxs.com>
Subject:      Re: re. Bosch Platinums

SyncroHead@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 97-05-22 20:35:18 EDT, Carl_Hansen@ATK.COM (Carl Hansen)
> writes:
> 
> << I tried them in my 90 Carat, and again in my '89 Syncro.  (Same motor due
> to a
>  minor mishap in 95, i.e., we rolled it.)
> 
>  The Platinum's corroded and wore so badly that after 6 months they were
>  useless.  I'm really not sure why.  Both local Dealer (West Side VW) parts
>  guys, and several other reputable contacts I know said stick with the stock
>  plug.  I'm now on stock plugs, and will see how they wear after a month or
>  two.  >>
> 
> Wow!!!  I'm shocked at the short life of your platinums.  Our 88 is on it's
> third set now at over 120,000 miles.  I just put them in a few months ago
> making over 50,000 miles for each of the first two sets.  Similar performance
> in my 87.


I too am shocked.  Are you sure you don't have a head gasket leak or
other problem that would  let moisture in to the plug.

I've used platinums on 2 super bugs, a bus, a honda, and my vanagon and
never had a problem.
-- 
Hotch
86 GL
Philly
hotch@netaxs.com