Forget the Split Fires. Buy the Bosch Supers-they are more expensive- about $7.95. They are the 3 pronged plugs. I use them and have been very happy with them. John P. Plano, TX 85 Westy > -----Original Message----- > From: Björn [SMTP:bratjen@DIRECT.CA] > Sent: Saturday, August 15, 1998 12:58 PM > To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Split fires > > At 01:21 PM 15/08/98 EDT, you wrote: > >for those who's had em; are split fire plugs a waste or do they do any > good > >for our vans? I looked at them and didnt get em before I see what you > guys say > >about em. They say the improve performance & milage? Well, whatever > anyone can > >tell me-I'd appreciate it! > > > > > My concern would be with the distributor whose contacts take quite a > beating. It basically doubles the load on the rotor which I find I have to > exchange in my 87 Digifant once in a while anyway. I can't see a big > difference in performance, but that would remain to be tested. > > Sometimes when they say it improves performance and mileage they are > talking > about the producer of the product. > > my 5$ worth... > > Björn Ratjen > > Mill Bay, B.C. > > 1987 Syncro Est Alia (self camperized) > 1995 Passat TD > (1982 Vanagon Diesel) > 1979 VW Bus (self- camperized) |
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