I think I have run a couple sets of the Platinum's in the my 1.8 GTI with no problems. I think I went through them a little quick the first time, but that may have been due to a little too rich in the mixture. :)
Kind of on the same topic, my brother is getting transferred from HI to NY in the army and is driving his Jeep cross country. I am helping with the maintenance and when I pulled one of the plugs, it was so far gone that the ceramic around the electrode had fried and broken off! I have NO idea how the car ran! I think they might be the original ones! Brice -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Jesse T Walz Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 6:10 AM To: a2list Subject: Spark plugs? Hello all. I know this is probably an old tired topic but my search through the archives was not to fruitful. I have a 91 Jetta 16v with a 1.8L head. I was wondering what plugs to run. The PO used the Bosch triple electrode plugs and when I had to take it in for a tune-up, the shop (very respectable) said that they suggest Bosch platiums for 16v vws and that is what is currently in there. Then I heard that the platiums have too hot a spark and can cause detonation. I read a post that said to use either the Bosch triple electrode or the Bosch Silbers. I guess I just want to know what the rest of you use and think. TIA, Jesse Walz 91 Jetta gli 16v 01 Golf gls 1.8t 85 Vanagon Westfallia
