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• Vacuum line diagram for 1985 vanagon need
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:35:35 -0400
  ...Also Retard and Advance on the can attached to the distributor Why do I need the Diagram? I suspect things are not connected correctly...
• 1973 bus engine questions
  Historical mailing list - A Brandon Smith
  Tue, 10 Oct 1995 11:44:49 -0700 (PDT)
  ...how did they do that? since a few modifications seem to have been made how can i tell what type of distributor i have...
• re: '90 distributor cap
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 13:01:52 PDT
  Harry, You probably got an answer to this one already, but I thought I'd share this: my Dad's 16V Jetta has the...
• Re: '81 #3 cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Wed, 26 Mar 1997 17:08:22 -0800 (PST)
  On Wed, 26 Mar 1997, bill wrote: > As I reported earlier, pulling off the #3 wire from the distributor makes > no difference how the...
• Re: Cleaning Engines...
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 21:59:02 -0700
  ...Be sure and cover the alternator and distributor with plastic bags. And don't go wild that black stuff on the wheel wells is...
• CV GREASE?
  Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 13:46:18 -0600
  ...I went to an oil distributor and got a couple tubes of Moly Grease EP (Chevron brand). It says it's a 3% moly...
• Re: Ken et al... Has anyone discussed a Fiamma bike carrier group d...
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 08:34:41 -0800
  ...I have a friend that is a distributor for Fiamma. Is there enough interest in these racks for a group purchase? Please pmail me...
• convertion (it lives)
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 09:01:44 -0600
  ...The only added unplanned situations were the need to cut part of the deck lid frame to clear the distributor, and waiting for the...
• Re: [Syncro] No Spark
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 22:19:56 -0400
  ...The thing in the bottom of the distributor. Check and make sure the plug is in. Be careful. The plastic breaks ease. Eric 86...
• Re: Can you identify this distributor??????
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Karen Nevin
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 20:18:28 -0400
  Question? I have a 84 Westy Vanagon GL and need some advice on two things. 1) work shop manual, I understand how big it...
• 2.2L Turbo's Common - Link prices!!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 23:30:47 +1200
  ...The NZ South Island distributor (and Subaru nut) is Neville Stowell <engine-performance@xtra.co.nz>. He'll be happy to sell you one...
• Re: jack, costs - At What Cost?
  Historical mailing list - d spence
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 17:32:38 -0600
  ...The importer/distributor takes a sample, asks to have it made to a cost and gladly sells it to you. Don't blame the...
• 90 Vanagon HAL sender
  Historical mailing list - HOTZE, BRETT C [AG/1000]
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 00:16:02 -0600
  Is it true that you must remove the distributor in order to replace the HAL sender unit on a 1990 Vanagon 2.1 water...
• Re: Question on Batteries...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 15:45:43 -0500
  I know 2 battery distributors here in the East who quit handling the Optima batteries due to high failure rate. This was about 2...
• Re: Tach goes down, engine cuts out, then back again ...
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 21:54:13 -0600
  ...Don't let them tell you to buy a new distributor. You can get the Hall sender. The Bus Depot, for example, now lists...
• Re: first try = first run = no running anymore
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:58:56 -0500
  ...I think this because when I >>> removed the distributor to inspect it last night I couldn't easily turn >>> the >>> center shaft until i...
• Re: Ecu & Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Feb 95 9:00:44 EST
  ...Initially the VW techs said the problem was a collapsed hose - replacement cost - 40 dollars (the one from the air distributor to the aux...
• VW SUPER SALE!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Apr 1995 13:41:17 -0700
  ...of fuel pumps Box of distributors, several 009's Box of ignition coils Box of points and distributor parts Large bag of Bosch super...
• Re: '74 carburation expertise required
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jul 1996 22:54:27 -0700
  ...It could also be that 009 distributor. I'd put the stock dual-diaphragm distributor back in and see if that fixes it. If...
• Re: Engine hesitation -- Need Help!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Basey
  Sat, 14 Aug 1999 13:58:38 -0500
  ...It sounds like I need to get a new retaining >clip for the distributor cap. Does anyone know where I can find one? >-----Original...
• Re: rough idle, gas guzzling, oil dripping van
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 17:37:05 -0500
  ...Check em.One of mine was wiggelable.Check the power brake hose that attaches to the air distributor. I understand that the 2.1...
• Re: Chasing the Sun...or lack of it
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Mon, 14 Aug 2017 07:30:58 -0400
  ...Just changed > out all fuel lines/fitting, new brake lines and fittings, new distributor, > injectors reconditioned and new metal GoWesty fuel rails on. Also...
• Restoration Shopping List
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
  Mon, 29 Feb 2016 21:49:25 -0500
  I'm compiling a list of parts I need, many appear to be available from our trusty vendors/distributors. A few on my list...
• Re: Another no start problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:41:57 -0400
  ...Hall-effect generator, connector at the distributor, ECU, coil or wiring amongst them. The "one weak spark" is additional evidence and to me suggests...
• Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:29:31 -0400
  At 09:15 PM 3/24/2009, John Bange wrote: >Looking at that, I feel I must amend my theory slightly. I suspect >that...
• Re: 2.1L vs. 1.9 L? and other questions
  Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
  Thu, 18 Jul 1996 20:10:43 -0400
  ...you need to use the distributor from the 1.9 and a few other small bits for the injection. the biggest hassle was adapting...
• Wasserboxers, cold galvanize
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Feb 1995 20:12:41 -0800
  ...Second, the distributor for his straight 4 just went south. A new one costs $795. DOLLARS!!!! A rebuilt is a more reasonable $200, to...
• Re: The Blue Paz
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 11:13:35 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I got in > the motor messed around with a few wires, fuel-filter, and tapped on the distributor....and then > it started right-up...
• Re: Emissions Testing, passed! (third time's a charm)
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 00:14:44 -0700
  ...Our old distributors get loose, advance mechanism gets weak, so the amount of advance will vary. I can't advance mine any more 'cause...
• Re: Praise to the List! Van alive again
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 20:15:00 -0500
  ...However, I only got 7 months from the Bosch cap and rotor probably because of the poor connections at the distributor end of the...
• Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 20 Dec 2002 10:37:01 -0500
  On Thu, 19 Dec 2002, Chris S wrote: > or those early '90s Honda distributors that regularly wore out > their bearings in a bit over...
• Re: Inner Dia. for long A/C hose - 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 4 May 2003 23:04:10 -0400
  ...Therefore you can remove this hose and take it to any good Auto parts or hose distributor in your area to be repaired. Eric...
• Re: Help please?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 26 Jul 2003 15:12:56 -0700
  Most likely you've put the wires to the distributor on in the wrong order. Firing order is 1-4-3-2. --------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Young...
• Oh rats, read 91 as 1.9l was Re: ignition timing
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 24 Nov 2003 13:56:37 -0500
  ...Your V-mark is at 5BTDC which is the spec, your distributor has no advance mechanism b/c the ECU handles it all. I...
• WTB or Borrow Digifant ECU (Vancouver, B.C.)
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 13:24:45 -0400
  ...I've tried a different distributor already and the wiring seems sound, as far as my multimeter and I can tell. Can anyone: -Loan...
• Re: 2.1 won't run when hot
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 03:20:45 EDT
  ...He's been told it's a sensor in the distributor (hall effect is the only one I know of) by one of his...
• Re: Why do I have four bent Intake valves?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 13:36:09 EDT
  ...something? I can get it back to top dead and the distributor is on #1 with no "rock" on the #1 lifters but there...
• Re: mpg
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 09:08:09 -0700
  ...I recently had a rebuild 2.1 put in (with new plugs, distributor, and ECU) and now it seems like I'm getting around...
• Re: Shocking Photo
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Wed, 16 May 2007 00:20:18 -0400
  ...All I did was put on a new distributor cap and rotor and then put the old parts back on. I have spark, fuel...
• 87 Vanagon Engine Overheating problems
  Historical mailing list - Edwin Francisco Canessa Amador
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 12:55:45 -0600
  ...I have changed most parts related to the cooling system (thermostat, temperature sensors 1 & 2, coolant distributor, water pump, expansion tank, several tubes and...
• Fwd: 1988 Vanagon Parts for Sale
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:34:31 -0400
  ...compressor and auto transmission flex plate, but does not include the ignition distributor, exhaust pipes, engine mount system or engine electrical harness. The oil...
• Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:21:23 -0700
  ...Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty > On Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:40 -0400, "Jim Johnston" <inmytree1@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > I can...
• Re: Filling LP tank for the first time
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 17:03:00 -0400
  ...The propane distributor opens the wheel before filling the thank. When the tank is filled (I believe at 80%), propane will start shooting out...
• Re: 86 Vanagon intermittently shuts off at speed
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 10:18:28 -0500
  Carl, My 87 wolf did the same thing turned out to be the distributor. Used to get a funny tach dance with it also...
• Re: Ignition Timing Procedure 1986+ Vanagon 2.1L Digifant
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 19:57:05 -0800
  ...If not loosen distributor and make adjustment. Don't forget to retighten the distributor if you had to loosen it. Tabe, I don't...
• Re: gas leak update, coupled with questions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 10 May 2010 22:41:36 -0400
  ...Compressor apparently missing. #5 -- I believe that should go to the vapor-recovery vacuum switch on right side forward, and/or the distributor. #6...
• Point Lube from Car Quest
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 06:59:07 -0500 (EST)
  ...Blue Streak SL-2 LUBRICAM distributor cam lubricant containing SILICONE, Standard Motor Products, Inc., Long Island City, NY 11101. "LUBRICAM, containing silicone, prolongs the...
• Re: need advice
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 27 Jan 1999 11:43:59 -0500
  Jaime, Try troubleshooting/testing the Hall sender on the distributor - my 87 had similiar problems and that fixed it. mike Jaime Bates wrote: > Still...
• Re: which cylinder is #1 and which is #4?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 17:45:31 -0400
  ...flywheel end 3 1 2 4 pulley end Distributor rotor points to about 4 o'clock when #1 is at TDC. Shall we rant...
• email crashed
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 25 May 2000 13:03:10 -0400
  ...However, I do believe there were a couple of info requests, and a request for a replacement distributor cap, that I saw just before...
• Is it the fuel pump?
  Historical mailing list - Ron McLean
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 19:12:59 -0700
  ...1 minute 7) A gent with a tool kit adjusted the distributor and the flat adjustment screw right there, and I was able to...
• Help!! Need a Digifant ECM quick
  Historical mailing list - Eric
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 12:31:15 -0500
  ...He thought the problem was either the distributor or the ECM. He quickly swapped a salvage vehicle ECM with mine and the van started...
• Re: temp II sensor (syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 16:31:00 -0400
  ...Look for a ground wire (brown) that comes out of the sheath of wires that goes to the base of the distributor (Hall Sender...
• Roadhaus - Spare Parts to Carry
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 13:55:46 -0500
  ...Fan Belts = 3 Distributor O-Ring Spark Plugs 1 set Dist Cap = 1 Water Pump = 1 Starter = 1 Left Rear Wheel Bearings = 1 set...
• Re: 2.1 idle adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Brooks
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 11:09:03 EDT
  ...What should it idle at and how do I adjust it? I've recently replaced the coil, distributor cap and rotor, plugs, wires, air...
• Re: Replacing Ignition Coil
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 16:27:47 -0600
  ...With any vehicle the plug wires will sometimes "weld" themselves on to the coil or distributor with the boots. Carefully pry up the edges...
• Re: Coolant hose: T-stat to Coolant Distributor Tower
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 18:10:24 -0300
  ...If they're from '86, any or all, and any >>> plastic cooling parts (distributor housing, nipple on right head to the >>> bleed manifold that...
• Re: Intermittent stall while underway...
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 02:51:00 +0000
  ...Finally it could be the hall sensor inside the distributor. We have new distributor or rebuilt units in stock if you need one. Ken...
• Re: Bluestar =?windows-1252?Q?project=85no_start_yet?=
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 May 2013 17:45:40 -0700
  ...there is a handy way to reinforce that distributor plug .. one ....glue the plastic part to the dist body with some instant glue.. and...
• belts, belts, belts & new motor update
  Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
  Tue, 1 Nov 1994 11:29:07 -0500
  ...Impossible to install without the flywheel off! 2) the distributor drive was NOT lined up correctly. This isn't a big deal unless the...