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Date:         Fri, 5 Jun 1998 11:50:12 -0400
Reply-To:     Linda Bartnik <bartnik@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Linda Bartnik <bartnik@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Subject:      Re: compression & advance
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> > Plugged catalyst >

I guess a possibility, though I would expect to also experience loss of power under this condition. I will check it out, though.

> HEAVY carbon build up (unlikely) > > Too much advance, BTW, full advance with vacuum is on the order of 40 > degrees btdc, this is ok, as the engine does not see this much advance > under full throttle.

That's fine then, it appears that mine is well within the normal advance range.

> > Lean fuel mixture, possibly on just one cylinder, if you have a plugged > injector. FYI, I have seen holes burnt in pistons on turbocharged Nissans > due to plugged injectors. >

Possible. None of the spark plugs, however, show evidence of a lean running condition.

> High internal friction, due to damaged pistons, cylinders, etc, usually > accompanied by tremendous oil burning.

No excessive oil consumption

> > too hot a plug possibly?

I don't think so, but I'm not sure. I'm using the Bosch Super plug, I believe the number is W8CC. This same type of plug has been in the van since I bought it with 99K miles on it. I just replaced them with brand new Bosch Supers. Same plug number.

Sean Bartnik Johnson City, Tennessee '81 Vanagon L Westfalia


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