Date:         Wed, 26 May 1999 05:41:00 PDT
Reply-To:     vwvanman@EXCITE.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Lilley <vwvanman@EXCITE.COM>
Subject:      Re: 4 prong  platinum bosch plugs
Comments: To: mike <mayfly95@PAONLINE.COM>
Comments: cc: vanagon@vanagon.com
Content-Type: text/plain

> If you found them, what did you pay and where did you get them.

I got them from T-Hoff in Raleigh NC.  The plug is made for a Golf but is
the same plug type for Wasserboxers. I do not know the number but it is in
the archives.
Call 919-833-8671 ans ask for Charlie and tell him Robert sent you (He is
out on Tuesdays).  I paid @$4.35 a plug


> 2nd queastion - Has anyone heard of a reason not to use platinum plugs
> for any reason???

No, the four prong plugs are designed after racing plugs. The electrodes
stick up and leave the center uncovered.  There are four paths for current
to flow, less likely to not fire.

I have had them in my new engine for @8000 miles and it starts up
immediately.
I am getting @24 to 26 mpg with my new engine @65.

Compared to the three prong plug, the length the prongs go into the head is
less.

Robert




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