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• Re: 1.9ltr vanagon timing help needed.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:43:56 -0400
  ...Since it's constatly in the circuit between the Hall generator in the distributor and the ignitor on the left firewall, a failure there...
• Re: throttle switch & heater cable
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 07:44:57 -0500 (EST)
  ...This is causing premature wear of the distributor > rotor, which is relativey new. Does this sound reasonable? NO CHance This is a common problem...
• Parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - J Frank Hammontree
  Fri, 21 Aug 1998 16:25:13 -0400
  ...airbox, distributor, injectors, exhaust, cat, intake, hoses, everything. $450 -A/C compressor $35 -Bumper front, has small hairline crack in center, hard to see...
• Timing Belt
  Historical mailing list - John Dorn
  Wed, 17 May 2000 01:50:06 -0400
  ...After a bit of detective work I quickly found that when cranked the distributor was not turning. Further inspection and dismantling showed me a...
• Re: Igntion coil failure
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 10:18:53 EDT
  ...that stick up in the centers of the connectors on the distributor cap and coil. However, all the replacement coils I have been able...
• Hesitation & Slow Starts
  Historical mailing list - Larry L Meyer
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 12:57:41 -0500
  ...I have replaced the O2 sensor, re-checked the timing (its correct), and have replaced the distributor cap. I also tested the idle speed...
• Re: Electrical Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 06:55:39 -0800
  --- Rico Dagastino <Dagbear@AOL.COM> wrote: > I replaced the distributor on an 84 GL and how have more than adequate >spark. However, the injectors...
• Re: New owner of 91 Westy -- sticky valve
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 16:54:19 -0500
  ...I am inclined to just pop off both valve covers, pop off the distributor cap, note which cylinder the rotor tip is close to...
• More oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Skip Emmert-Keaton
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 12:03:31 -0700
  ...The last straw on my original installation is that the oil lines come up beside the distributor and make it virtually impossible to change...
• Re: custom camper roof - Campers
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 00:35:01 -0500
  ...Yes, We are the US Distributors for Reimo. I would be happy to try and answer any questions I can of Reimo products. You...
• Re: My ultimate section, but, 1.9 or 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:23:33 -0400
  ...Broke that stupid coolant distributor. Anyway, i have the missing pictures for the getting out and getting in procedure.. as for bleeding, i just...
• Re: Tire sales-people (rant + info .... long)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 10:49:50 -0800
  ...I was tongue in cheek with my comment below. :) The only local distributor for Nokians (Kal Tire) told me there would be a 3...
• Re: Strange no start problem - still having issues
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:30:50 -0400
  Kind of jumping in here but the hall sender in the distributor usually triggers the fuel pump. I have had the distributor loose and...
• Re: electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:28:47 -0500
  I had similar intermittent problems with one of my 2.1 vans, eventually found it was the hall sensor in the distributor. Swapped distributor...
• Re: engine conversion experiences (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 07:41:31 -0800
  ...The original Audi configuration has the fuel distributor on the left, above the exhaust manifold. This is then a very hot and crowded area...
• Re: CIS Puzzler (Jetta content only)
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 04:26:53 -0500
  ...If I turn the distributor counterclockwise a bit the idle goes up and it seems like I have more power, etc (however the timing...
• Re: burned Bosch rotors and tune-up question
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 19:07:36 +0000
  ...Wed, 5 Nov 2003 11:17:17 EST > >Back in the 70,s we found may distributors with the center bushings >becoming >oblong. To...
• Re: Question on Surepower 1315 Install
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 03:29:15 -0500
  ...You may be able to find them locally - I'd try maybe an RV shop, a battery *distributor* (not just a place that sells...
• Re: Electronic points -waste of time/money?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 20:21:28 +0000
  ...Did you leave enough wire > >>> inside > >>> the distributor so the plate can move unrestricted? Do you have the > >>> spring under the distributor which pushes...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 24 May 2020 to 25 May 2020 (#2020-185)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Tue, 26 May 2020 10:11:21 -0500
  ...Muffler supplier in Canada > > I bit the bullet for my 85 and got the Gowesty Stainless exhaust from a Can= > adian distributor whose name...
• Re: 1.9 wasserboxer pic?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 17:23:28 -0700
  ...on the left side.....the hose from the rear injector goes 'under' also ..........like under and behind the distributor. the line going forward from...
• Re: Need ideas for serious No-start condition, please
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 18:48:07 -0500
  ...rotor/distributor cap; > 2. Maybe something to do with the distributor advance, or timing - dunno; > 3. ground circuits (shot in the dark) - it's...
• Re: 1988 Carat for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 19 Dec 2023 18:43:13 -0800
  ...pads, new calipers > > - All 4 feel bearings repacked > > - 4 new NGKBP6ET > > - Distributor cap and rotor replaced > > - Thermostat replaced > > - Fuel pump replaced > > - Gearbox oil change...
• Re: Spark Plugs: Bosch Single TIp to NGK BP6ET Tri Tip User Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:20:38 -0700
  ...tune up" item that makes a difference.� (Spark plug wires, rotor, distributor cap....not so much.) � I've only used the single tip platinum...
• Re: '84 Westfalia Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Gary Davis
  Tue, 30 Sep 1997 17:21:15 -0400
  ...After some time and effort the fault was traced to a temperature sensitive piece of electronic stuff in the distributor. I had to put...
• Re: Temporary Mystery Loss of Power
  Historical mailing list - Janette & Dick Smith
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 11:20:22 -0400
  ...while I was there I also replaced the distributor cap and rotor. Hope this helps!
• Hot Engines for Swapping!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 17:35:32 EST
  ...Comes with ignition system (distributor, cap, rotor, wires, etc) and fuel injection setup. No wiring harness or ECU. $1995 The other is complete (See...
• Re: Fuel hose - what kind do I need?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 14:40:00 -0800
  ...regards, Todd Todd Last wrote: > In tracing the problem on my '88 Westy's hesitation, I took the > connector off the distributor that goes...
• Re: 1.9 or 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 18:02:01 -0400
  ...For an original installation, you can tell by the control systems -- Digijet (1.9l) has vacuum hoses to the distributor, Digifant (2.1l) does...
• 85 engine question
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Fri, 25 May 2001 19:28:56 -0500
  ...It sits just left of the alternator and a few inches to the right of the distributor. It is a black cylinder on end...
• Re: distro cap
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 22 May 2003 16:25:26 -0700
  ...it's humidity in the distributor, water perking up from your oil pan, water splashing off the road. Stan Wilder On Thu, 22 May...
• Re: need to ship a transmission
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 22:42:39 -0500
  ...I'm still in the market for a distributor for B.Bones, so if you have > one you're willing part with for a...
• this be long john - shhhhh
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 23:30:13 -0600
  ...him and that infernal bill bones is a headin' to new mexico at first gray, leavin' ole long john here without a distributor. damn...
• Re: Vanagon GL 90 2.1L engine unexpectedly stalls while driving
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Thu, 20 May 2004 19:42:34 +0000
  ...so, check for spark (when the problem occurs) by disconnecting the coil wirefrom the distributor cap, and have an assistant crank the engine. Keep...
• Re: 2.1 idle adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Brooks
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 15:40:09 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...
• Compression? (PSI)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 10:04:13 -0400
  ...This is the van that had (and still has) the very steady cloud of smoke (fuel) at cold start...everything was swaped (distributor, OS...
• Re: propane tank
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 06:02:38 -0700
  ...00 to $125.00, without opening your wallet to the end distributor > like Go Westy. > > RC I tried finding the tank locally and the...
• Re: propane tank
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 07:32:59 -0800
  ...propane tank with the valve for appoximatly >$115.00 to $125.00, without opening your wallet to the end distributor >like Go Westy. > >RC > > >
• Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:11:27 -0700
  ...shops or techs that change spark plugs and plug wires, and > distributor caps. > > perhaps it's becasue people did not cut their teeth gabbing...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 19:25:52 -0600
  ...The reference ground wire is the brown wire that > comes > > out of the small bundle that goes to the distributor connector. People > see > > this...
• Re: FW: DAYS SUMMARY - UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:53:35 -0500
  ...Fourth choice, distributor related. I'm sure you have unplug the OS?? Ben On Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:04:19 -0500, Mark Drexler...
• <F> Found on Car Talk (bus content)
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 16:29:22 -0500
  ...And the amazing part is we only broke down about seven times! Here's the list... (1) points (2) distributor (The guy who fixed...
• Re: Why gas prices can change so quickly
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:49:25 -0700
  ...Stations were going under all the time and the distributors didn't trust anyone. Sure, gas was only a buck a gallon, but those...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:09:14 -0700
  ...switch > Distributor, cap/rotor, tension lead to/from coil. > fuel pump > alt/water pump belt > coil > wires/tape/various connectors etc. > gasket material > > I...
• Re: To waterboxer or not to waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 18:02:20 -0800
  ...You would need a CIS based distributor from something like an 81 thru 84 Rabbit that has a vacuum advance. I would suggest getting...
• Re: HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - John D. Stepto
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 16:16:04 -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...
• parts for the seats
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Sat, 6 Apr 2019 19:06:04 -0700
  ...some replacement parts for our old awning I had contacted the distributor before our move but had to put it off till now Any...
• Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:53:47 -0700
  ...1.) fuel system? Digifant, right? Go scare up an '86 or later Vanagon and take it all? ECU, AFM, injectors, distributor and? Or do...
• Re: Ignition problem?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 22:46:11 -0700
  ...It's not > the coil and not the distributor because they were exchanged and the > problem still acted up. <snip> > From two > different sides...
• Re: Fuel hose - what kind do I need?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 17:28:24 -0800
  ...Fuel hose - what kind do I need? > In tracing the problem on my '88 Westy's hesitation, I took the > connector off the distributor...
• [I-4] Audi 2.0 Donor Motors
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 23:16:03 -0700
  > > I want to discuss the details of how to modify the Hall distributor on the > Audi 3A engine so as to add the Saab...
• Re: Fuel pressure & injectors
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 10:56:50 -0400
  ...up and how? There is a tee just inboard of the distributor -- remove the screw closing the test leg and clamp a piece of...
• Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 14:07:50 -0400
  ...nice to have a total advance mark too, to check the total distributor advance. And maybe a 5 degrees BTDC mark..... Jay ('85 Westy)
• diesel gas conversion - fourth day
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Sat, 4 May 2002 19:07:54 -0700
  ...others have done to extend the fuel lines to the fuel distributor. Does anyone have any other solutions than having the lines custom made...
• removing upper engine tin?
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Sat, 4 Oct 2003 12:46:02 -0700
  ...What about the central air distributor, auxillary air valve, and thermo time switch? One last question. Can I just remove the tin on one...
• Intermittent miss on one cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Sat, 28 Feb 2004 20:56:27 -0500
  ...I replaced the plugs and distributor cap with no change. The wires are new at 10K miles. The spark seems to be very strong...
• Re: Troubleshooting Opinions Wanted (was: WTB or borrow ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 08:37:10 -0500
  ...You have a a high > tension output that goes to the distributor. > But what happens from there? Does it go through the spark > plug...
• Re: '87 Westy Weekender owner needs help!!!!!! 2.1L wbx running rich??? ideas??
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 00:54:57 -0400
  ...It is the lone brown wire in the small bundle that goes to the distributor connector but split off to a ring connector that...
• The Syncro Sputter
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sat, 30 Jul 2005 08:44:21 -0700
  ...No hoses disconnected, distributor contacts were a little crusty, but not bad and I am a bit stumped. Anybody have that happen and know...
• saga symptoms satisfied-- sianara to syndrome -Sammy suggest solution and it succeeds!
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 14:37:26 -0700
  ...was very close to the correct problem It was one of the little wires going to the distributor. Actually the red wire. It was...