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• Re: GAUGES
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 14:21:04 -0500
  ...At a preset RPM, it disconnects > the ignition path to the distributor cap. I'll have to locate the part #, > but as far as...
• FS: 89 Middle seat, air cond. tunnel, front vents, rear seat part ition
  Historical mailing list - JOHNSON,DAVID (HP-Vancouver,ex1)
  Thu, 25 Oct 2001 18:53:18 -0400
  ...to front) and mounting hardware - Four small vents from the AC distributor above the driver and front passenger - Black (wooden?) partition just below the...
• Re: Re-wiring doors (power windows, etc)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 10:55:26 -0700
  ...If you want stripey wire you're probably going to >be getting it in 1000-foot spools from an industrial distributor... > >david > > >-- >David Beierl...
• Re: water tank pump problem
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:16:27 -0600
  ...anything except things that might cripple the van > like a failed distributor, alternator belts or fuel pump. Not having water would be crippling to...
• Re: Help with Timing of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 10:07:55 -0600
  ...In fact, the more I move the timing BTDC (Rotate distributor counterclockwise) the better the engine runs. Eventually the distributor hits a side and...
• Re: [T2] EveryBus 2002 Thanks
  Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 02:51:07 -0400
  ...I would also like to collect some old distributors and carbs, as examples and teaching tools. At the very least, if you are coming...
• Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 10:32:38 -0800
  ...This morning I >> remembered that about a month ago I had pulled the distributor. But, >> I had driven the van quite a bit since...
• Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 11:18:16 -0800
  ...This morning I remembered that about a month ago I had pulled the distributor. But, I had driven the van quite a bit since...
• Re: 88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 08:39:55 -0500
  Sounds like the idle control unit is bad. They love to go bad, as well as be expensive to source. Mmmmmm........... Vanagons........ -craig On...
• Early Bug Possibility Spotted
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 25 Jun 1995 11:28:48 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Picked up a 050 distributor, with cap/rotor/condensor, etc. for $4 Anyway, they have a 65/66ish bug out in the back. Its...
• Rough Running
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Sun, 7 Apr 1996 19:51:46 -0700 (PDT)
  ...There was a wire on the plate that the points mount on to that connects to the body of the distributor. I had to...
• INQUIRY: Electronic Ignition Control Module and Coolant Pump
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 09:08:53 -0800
  ...long road journeys, much as I have spare belts, plugs, oil, distributor cap, rotor and the other items on many Listees' lists? Which of...
• Too much timing advance (revisited)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 09:57:52 -0400
  ...My Haynes manual tells me the distributor is not user serviceable and must be replaced when faulty. Is this so? Do I need to...
• Re: Fw: '87 ECU or ? correction
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 12:28:05 -0700
  ...If the elbow coming out of the distributor caan be wiggled than take of the cap, the rotor and the dust cover and look...
• Re: Battery Leakage
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 14:44:14 +0100
  ...Starter turns but voltage > to distributor sender unit is too low (8V when minimum is 10V), outcome is > no > fuel, no spark from control...
• "Thumping" Resolved - Thanks to all!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 5 Sep 1999 03:49:58 -0500
  ...The dealer sent it to the tire distributor - who made the diagnosys. They prorated the tire, and charged me $50 for a new one...
• Re: Engine cut off- 90' Westy
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 00:05:23 -0500
  ...She runs like a charm. > > I have had the distributor replaced recently. They > soldered the wires and > taped them real good. > > Any suggestions?? Your...
• Re: What's the diff ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 May 2002 20:19:23 -0400
  ...controls ignition timing, whilst the digijet system relies on a conventional distributor with centrifugal and vacuum advance. Both systems use a vane-type air...
• no idle after cylinder head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Craig
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 12:57:40 -0700
  ...Basically, the notch was in line with the distributor. After adjusting the valves on cylinder 1, I turned the crankshaft nut 90 degrees _counterclockwise...
• Re: Name your price for used 85 1.9L parts!-Looks like all the parts are SOLD!
  Historical mailing list - Weibel, Pius
  Mon, 28 Nov 2005 12:16:27 -0600
  ...alternator water pump (less than 10K miles on it) distributor ECU A set of heads (also less than 10K miles) near complete wiring harness...
• Re: No start after Temp II replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:14:07 -0800
  ...And assuming you have fuel pressure, And you distributor timing didn't slip or something. But always go for at least one plug right...
• interesting problem ... solved
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Thu, 20 May 1999 13:12:48 -0500
  ...Replaced spark plugs and distributor cap, and problem went away for a few days. Wife was stranded last month (not a happy camper!), and...
• Re: soCal, Heat, Condensation, & Gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - KI
  Wed, 9 May 2001 10:35:31 -0700
  ...I even bought a > > new distributor in a San Bernadino VW dealership, since > > one mechanic thought it was the Hall sensor. > > (the '90 westy...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:38:43 -0500
  ...1 - 4 - 3 - 2 > distributor part number: Bosch 0 237 022 054 > ignition timing: 10 +/- 1 BTDC @ 800 RPM without vacuum (see note) > ignition...
• Re: HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - John D. Stepto
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 16:27:57 -0000
  ...I had it towed to a local garage and they determined it was a faulty distributor, so they replaced it, and the van STILL...
• Re: Interesting Tire Info - Discount Tire (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:44:51 -0700
  ...Nokian has gone to an > arrangement with Tire Factory and Tire Factory is the sole > distributor/retailer for Nokian now. >
• Re: Aftermarket Electronic Ignition
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 May 1995 12:24:41 -0700
  ...I never think about distributors anymore. I'm not sure anybody really needs one though. Eug, '71 got my 78 x 90.5 running...
• Re: Soggy Wx - No Start
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Fri, 1 May 1998 12:00:14 -0400
  ...I got out my CRC contact cleaner and started spraying the ignition pickup at the distributor. It is just like the vans, has a...
• compression ratios for '87 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 13:13:05 -0600
  ...The owner has gone over the plugs/wires, distributor cap/rotor, O2 sender, and compression. Timing has not been checked yet. Compression was 120...
• Re: Oil mist/ leak on rear hatch and back of motor
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 09:57:59 -0500
  ...from the distributor shaft, and the base of the oil breather tower. Both have o-rings that seal them up and they are <underline...
• Re: Mufflers & Waterpumps
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 10:57:11 EDT
  ...I even have the plastic coolant system parts in stock (those pesky bleeder valve thingees for the 1.9l vans or the coolant distributor...
• Re: Which cylinder isn't firing??
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 11:58:23 -0500
  ...remove each spark plug ignition wire one by one from the distributor cap. The wire which causes the least effect on the engine's...
• Re: While I'm Replacing the Engine
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 08:16:09 -0700
  ...going to get a complete coolant hose kit, a > new coolant distributor and a fuel line kit. My mechanic is doing the work, > but...
• 85 Vanagon with intermittent engine stopping
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 17:35:35 -0500
  ...After replacing most of the ignition system to no avail, I disassembled the distributor. There is a roll pin that you need to work...
• Re: [WetWesties] Great gathering (Re: Brakes)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 19:32:14 -0500
  ...on the 4 short braided hose connections at the intake air distributor, and ... the two things that made the most improvement, re-sealed where...
• Tach Jumping
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 20:26:29 -0500
  ...I tried jiggling the connector on the side of the distributor but could not recreate the problem. The idle stabilizer is also new (three...
• Re: Emergency fuel line repair
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 19:36:00 -0500
  ...parts to people who were stranding or > limping home (fuel filter, distributor cap, etc.). I've always gotten > replacement parts back from them, which...
• Re: Tune up?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 10:19:51 -0800
  ...It occurred to me that I hadn't changed >> the plugs or distributor cap and rotor for >> about 20k miles. How often do you...
• Re: heresy: my next vanagon-a Honda?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 19:02:21 EST
  ...Bad distributor. This is the headgasket of Hondas. Tomorrow at 930am I have am appointment to repair a recalled ignition switch on my daughter...
• Re: the nuts and bolts of exhaust work thinking like a plumber
  Historical mailing list - Paul Archibald
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 10:06:31 -0700
  ...Contact your local sealant > distributor. The > local FLAPS won't have it and probably won't know what > you're talking about. > <http://www...
• Re: Bucking Engine
  Historical mailing list - The corruptor
  Sat, 1 May 2004 20:10:05 -0400
  ...but like someone else said, if the plug were cooked, maybe it's time for some new plug wire, cap and distributor. Regards, Ben
• Re: New fuel line disintegrates
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 05:02:20 EST
  ...The line I have used and sold for years comes from Auto Camping another European wholesale distributor here in Canada. Never had a problem...
• Stalling diagnosis (FI related?) -- update
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Aug 1996 15:15:15 -0700
  ...Also, the distributor was sparking. We tested the resistance on both temp sensors. #1 was under 2500 ohms but #2 was slightly over (2630...
• Re: dies when overheated
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 7 Aug 2012 01:26:17 -0700
  ...recently, for me , it's been distributors/hall senders. My good van did the same thing at the same spot 150 mile north of...
• Real Life Motor Mods That Work
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 13:08:22 -0400
  ...Replaced stock distributor with Bosch 009, and a Pertronix Ignitor electronic ignition ($100) 7. Had EVERY SINGLE PIECE of moving machinery in the motor...
• Re: No start..... rebuilt engine.... over my head...
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 14:51:50 -0700
  I'm betting on the 180 distributor/wires. Anybody want in on this action? tim in san jose On 7/27/05, Tom Young...
• Re: Dead Sparking Plug!
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:03:41 -0500
  ...First looked > at > > > > the distributor - near new. Next tested the lead by running the > engine > > > > and putting a strobe on it. totally dead. Pulled...
• loss of power climbing hill, ended up stalled in middle of road
  Historical mailing list - Samantha
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:49:40 -0700
  ...new set of points in, put a new condenser on the distributor cap. i went to the part store to get a new oil...
• /ffffriday: Racing Brake Pads for Vanagons!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove
  Fri, 23 Jun 1995 9:18:42 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It had on the cover announcing they are now a national stocking distributor for Hawk Brake racing brake pads. I looked it over and...
• The Blue Paz
  Historical mailing list - Sergio Derada
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 10:38:35 -0500
  ...I got in the motor messed around with a few wires, fuel-filter, and tapped on the distributor....and then it started right-up...
• Motors for sale ... one more try
  Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
  Fri, 15 Nov 1996 10:09:25 -0500
  ...All that is missing form this motor is the distributor. The other motor is essentially a long block for exchange purposes. $150 for that...
• Re: CO Detectors
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stratton
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 23:07:17 -0400
  ...battery ones were ANYWHERE to be found (he called 3 different distributors). I hadn't wanted to hard-wire one to my coach battery...
• Valve Adjustment-Help!
  Historical mailing list - PhamA
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 08:55:02 -0700
  ...the timing mark with cyl #1 and then slowly rotated the distributor until hearing a click. The Digijet ignition doesn't have point, can...
• Praise to the List! Van alive again
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 13:31:43 -0500
  ...contact with the heat sink; and (2) the terminals on the distributor end of the high tension wires were barely attached. I had to...
• Wiring VDO oil preasure gauge.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 18:54:38 -0500
  ...sender you can get them out of the way of your distributor by putting your T fitting on the end of a flexible grease...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 09:51:14 -0800
  ...Anything faster than >idle will take out the vacuum retard function built into the distributor. >I think 5 BTDC might be a little too...
• Re: Anyone have a Westy utility hook-up for the filler tank?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 6 Feb 2011 09:18:10 -0800
  ...I've check the usual >> parts distributors as well as had a trip out to the >> wreckers...I ended up buying new utility hook...
• Re: WHAT JUST HAPPENED???
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:51:59 -0500
  ...My theory was the timing advance mechanism in the distributor was getting slammed into a fully advanced position when the engine was stalled. WOT...
• Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss (second update)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 24 Nov 2013 13:06:42 -0800
  I'll send you a 2.1 distributor with a brand new Hall Sender installed.... you put it in your van.. and if it...
• Re: Cleaning the engine bay...
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Zarse
  Wed, 7 May 2003 10:37:59 -0700
  ...Most importantly, cover the coil and distributor. I usually cover the coil, distributor and a couple of inches of the wires from it with...