RE: sparkplug basics (index mark?)

[Chris Coracini <Coracin@usdl.com>]

i've never heard of an index mark on spark plugs, what's that all about?

chris
86 16V scirocco

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>From: 	scirocco.gtx@juno.com[SMTP:scirocco.gtx@juno.com]
>Sent: 	Friday, December 18, 1998 10:32 AM
>To: 	scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: 	sparkplug basics
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>Bosch has had a 3 electrode version of the Bosch Super Plug for some time
>- they came in my 1990 Jetta GL from the factory.
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>I like them - they seem to give a better (surer) spark.
>
>Currently (cuz I'm poor) I just use the regular Bosch Super.
>
>I have used the regular platinums but I was unimpressed. 
>
>Index mark? I just screw them in until they're tight.
>
>Mark . . .   (THINK VW)
>Scirocco 1982, Golf GT 1987
>Previous Sciroccos: 1981S (RIP), 1980S, 1975TS, 1975
>http://home.t-online.de/home/SCIROCCO2/mark.htm
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>From: "noodle noggin" <scirocco82@hotmail.com>
>To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: sparkplug basics
>Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1998 02:23:43 PST
>Message-ID: <19981218102343.5954.qmail@hotmail.com>
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>hey guys,
>I was just wondering about spark plugs. I know get a life. Do the split 
>fires work or should I stick with Bosch Platinum? Also I know what the 
>index mark is for on the plugs, but what do you line it up with when you 
>install? Just on the top?
>thanks  
>c-ya, 
>dave
>ps-thanks to all who have responded to all my previouse lame questions. 
>I have learned so much from here.
>
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