Replaced with a pair of Bosch ones that fit perfectly and operate silently.
Pros: fit perfectly, operate silently
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I run the Bosch replacements (not Icons) that use the button mount as factory not an adaptor. They're great, swap 'em yearly in the cold states.
Pros: great, swap yearly
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Part number: A863S
Went with Bosh double platinum plugs at 60,000km when I notice a stumble at idle and that's the interval for change. I instantly went from best of 9.6L/100km to 7.8L/100km big difference in performance and smoothness and i prefer a German plug in a German car with Bosch electronics.
Pros: improved fuel economy, increased smoothness, fixed idle stumble
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Mileage: 60000 km
Anyway, i decided to splurge on the icons and am liking them so far but need to see how long they last.
Pros: liking them so far
Cons: need to see longevity
Tried a couple RainX series and gave up and settled on Icons. $50 + tax in US and they are awesome.
Pros: they are awesome
In your case I would say just buy a new replacement alt from a name brand like Delco Remy or Bosch, none of this parts store rebuilt junk, you'll just be doing the job over again soon.
Pros: name brand quality
Cons: rebuilt junk
Bosch, Valeo, or Denso would be my top choices. Don't get a Chinese one. Shit won't last at all.
Pros: top choices
Cons: shit won't last
I'm still not entirely convinced that it is weak or under ignition versus over fueling. Either way it just seems like it's having a hard time burning the fuel that it is getting. I still can't help but wonder about the Bosch Platinum 2s. I have had good luck with them before my Mark 2 GTI and the car did run well with them for a good 10 days before all of this started.
Pros: ran well for days
Cons: not running smoothly now
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
I picked out the nicest Bosch ones AutoZone had last time, but they weren't really that good.
Cons: not good performance
Overpriced and lasted less than 1 year. Replaced with Michelin wipers from Costco for $6.00 and they’re better then these Bosch wipers
Pros: better then Bosch wipers
Cons: overpriced, lasted less
Vehicle:
Mazda
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