Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 68+: 60 results shown for Distributor.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: Steering Wheel Cover
  Historical mailing list - Dave Brune
  Sat, 12 Jan 2008 08:08:58 -0800
  ...JC Whitney is a distributor for them. Several years ago I ordered a black leather cover for my 83 GL. When it arrived, it...
• Re: Cooling system tip and involved question
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sat, 8 Dec 2001 18:59:48 -0500
  ...The radiator loop starts at the coolant distributor, goes through one main cooling hose to the radiator, through the radiator, back through the other...
• Re: parts for the seats
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Sat, 6 Apr 2019 22:21:32 -0400
  ...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: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 21 Nov 2013 16:38:25 -0500
  ...Plus cars don run on magnetos >>> which do not require external power to operate in the same way a >>> distributor does. >>> >>> John >>> >>>> On 11...
• Re: Ignition Cables, unplugging from distributor
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 09:12:07 -0700
  Just so there is no confusion, dielectric grease is an INSULATOR. It belongs on the rubber boot of the cable NOT on the metal...
• Re: cooling system leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:32:43 -0700
  ...no distributor ...that's nice on a subaru 2.2. sorry ..just looked corroded to me in the close-ups. scott On 4/20...
• RE: Burning Buses
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 09:48:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...then they pop off, and spew raw gas all over the engine compartment, including the distributor and generator, which make nice, juicy sparks inside...
• RE: Tune up woes part II
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 08 Apr 1996 10:42:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Both of these things can happen whether the distributor is in place or not-- has nothing to do with that. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Steve Maher smaher@gi...
• Re: '85 timing question
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 13:07:41 EST
  ...Set the timing by turning the distributor (align white mark on pulley and case halves line) and set the idle speed to around 850...
• 2.1L engine tools
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 14:11:26 -0400
  ...i bought a set of wasserboxer engine tools(albeit "pricey") from the VW authorized tool distributor: Zelenda Automotive Inc. 66-02 Austin St. Forest...
• hesitation when starting off(accelerating)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 03:40:45 -0400
  ...Also while the 2.1L needs no timing adjustment, the basic distributor position must be set correctly. The evaporative emission valve must closed at...
• Re: Air flow meter
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 10:45:07 -0400
  ...Of course other things can come into play, like vacuum leaks, ignition, distributor wear... The new AFM was worth the cost. (This was for...
• warm idle prob.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tippey
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 20:16:21 EDT
  ...idle stabilzer valve, relay unit (behind the right tail light), air flow meter, throttle body, ECU, distributor as well as replacing the throttle cable...
• Re: Help!! Van Dies.....
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 16:19:43 -0600
  ...See if you can swap distributors with someone. That cured my 85GL from doing this. DB -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• VW tools and 1.9L Engine rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Curt Lewis
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 17:08:41 -0500
  ...Right now I am interested in the piston pin removal tool (#3091), the cylinder sleeve removal tool (#3092) and the distributor drive shaft tool...
• Re: Tune up?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 10:32:49 -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...
• Final question Coolant hose replaced
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 26 Nov 2003 14:55:02 -0800
  ...a few inches so that > you can get past the coolant distributor nipple. Then pull it off. It can > be a pain. As Haynes...
• Re: Purging Cooling System of Air / Where Would We Be Without This Topic?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 17:20:20 -0800
  ...Just open all the bleeders, fill with pre-mix, squeezing the hose between the right head and the coolant distributor to get the bubbles...
• Re: 2.1 idle adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Mark Edwards
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 20:03:42 -0600
  ...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: water tank pump problem
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 17:34:35 -0700
  ...anything except things that might cripple the van > > like a failed distributor, alternator belts or fuel pump. > > Not having water would be crippling to...
• Engine runs with no AFM?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:41:16 -0500
  ...look for a water leak in the area of the coolant distributor. It's a strange leak that stops when the engine warms up...
• Re: Fuel flow regulator
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Sun, 13 Jun 2021 11:52:55 -0700
  John, There may be a screw ( or a threaded hole if screw is missing)on the right side of the distributor body. I have...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 17:01:08 -0500
  ...When I was testing, I was moving the rotor on a partly removed distributor. Consequently, the instant that a Hall effect pulse took place...
• Re: Coolant hoses most likely to fail?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 May 2009 22:32:50 -0700
  ...The "water distributor" was replaced a few years ago - so I am all set on that. On the Thermostat housing, I have a rusty...
• '66 progress, timing question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Apr 1996 10:27:10 -0700
  ...My engine will be a 1600 dual-port with doghouse cooling and the stock '66 distributor. I notice that the timing specs for the...
• Re: Engine detailing...like from the Craigslist guys
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 13 Nov 2018 08:55:48 -0800
  ...boxes) under the engine. - spray WD40 on electrical parts (junction boxes, distributors etc.). Wrap them with plastic wrap (the kind for food). - spray the...
• Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss (second update)
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Mon, 25 Nov 2013 10:16:28 -0700
  ...hall sender out yesterday afternoon.  I used one from another distributor I got from a junkyard a few years ago, I think it...
• Re: 85 Vangon revs drops, revs drops, revs drops, and then dies after a few minutes of this cycle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:18:04 -0500
  At 10:51 AM 1/24/2011, Mark Carrig wrote: >Before the trip I had a complete tune up, plugs, wires, distributor >cap and...
• Propane Cautions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 09:09:00 -0400
  ...A new one is over $350 from either the distributor, or VW. I found one in a junk yard on a wrecked 87 that...
• Re: Propex Heater
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Wed, 08 Jan 1997 09:52:41 -0500
  ...There is no US distributor. To get the whole (and then some) Propex story, check Gerry's archives with the following: http://www.med...
• Re: stumbling 89 GL 2.1 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Fri, 16 May 1997 14:27:30 -0500
  ...Because I KNOW that plug wire was bad, and the distributor cap where that plug connected was all corroded up, and there WERE vacuum...
• Re: What is rpm @ 70 mph?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 17 Oct 1997 02:31:07 UT
  ...be easily installed in the clock location, and wired to the distributor. Thanks in advance to all listees for anticipated assistance. Budd Premack 86...
• Re: Extreme high idle
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 09:04:15 -0400
  ...Hmm, > >>things that come to my mind are > >> > >>stuck air flow meter flap > >>bad o2 sensor, bad temperature senders > >>vacuum leaks > >>dirty distributor > >> > >>Joe > >> > > >
• Switch for 84 Westy AC
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Arbaugh
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 09:59:33 -0700
  ...No, 175 272 327 -- none of the dealers or distributors have it. They say its discontinued-- thats scary -- I'll be happy if I...
• Re: Wesipes
  Historical mailing list - The Skylight Guy
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 21:06:31 -0800
  ...I am am using a digital prong temperature gauge and I placed it on top of the engine, close to the distributor cap in...
• Re: CV GREASE?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 14:59:00 -0500
  ...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: Vacuum Advance/retard Dist. connections?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 5 May 2000 09:33:18 -0400
  ...connections? I have been told that I have a Vacuum advance/retard distributor on my engine which was used on the 76 Bus and...
• Re: do we have a vacuum leak?
  Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 10:30:04 -0700
  ...I teed the vacuum guage in at the >distributor/FPR line. Is this where everyone is measuring it? > Jay '85 Westy
• READ ME - Re: looking for water-cooled Vanagon with sunroof
  Historical mailing list - Michael Brennan
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 21:37:41 EST
  ...I have new plugs, air filter, and distributor cap (never worked on one before, so didn't put the parts on). There is very...
• Re: new ignition install but still no spark.
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 14:32:50 -0600
  ...sender getting to the coil? Is there a rotor in the distributor? Figuring out ignition problems is not always trivial, so don't give...
• Re: Redline MT 90 sources (was "sounds of doomed tranny?")
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 00:30:30 -0600
  ...They have a list of distributors. Additionally, you can e-mail them and find out the nearest dealer of Redline Oil to your location...
• Re: Fuel pressure Guage
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 08:05:27 -0500
  ...It's located near the distributor base, > > Anyway, also get a brass tee female thread. The three ports are: one > for the guage, one...
• Re: New fuel line disintegrates
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 1 Nov 2008 16:26:10 -0400
  ...Careful here, World Pac as some great parts for Vanagon. > > World Pac is an American distributor with some warehouse in > Canada. You can't...
• Re: Wierd (Ignition?) Problem...
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 13:46:20 -0800
  ...I remember watching a Russian mechanic poor a glass of cold water over the distributor on a non running car. It immediately started and...
• Customer Love
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:37:58 -0400
  ...As we talked through the troubleshooting together, we came to the conclusion that it was either the ECU or the distributor (Hall sensor). I...
• Re: Karl Von Salzen - RIP
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:51:51 EDT
  ...My bay sports a Karl provided = steering wheel and distributor. Thanks again. Godspeed.<<<<<<< Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection...
• 2.1 Vanagon Parts for Sale South Central Pennsylvania
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Sun, 20 Feb 2005 19:41:12 -0500
  ...air distributor... oil filler tube... bunch of other stuff.. see the pics in the link below: $40 2.1 liter coolant hoses: misc assortment...
• Re: SA VW Rebuilt Waterboxers $2450
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 May 1999 14:15:13 EDT
  ...a 12 month, 12k miles parts only warranty (done by my distributor). If you come here and have me install it I'll do...
• FS: 1987 2.1L Engine and ECU together for $600
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 15:23:00 -0500
  ...up-do-date wires, spark plugs, distributor cap, etc. as well as Mobil 1 changed religiously every 5000 miles). Engine also includes new 02...
• Need help my van won't start
  Historical mailing list - Alan S Gondry
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 22:22:25 -0700
  ...I adjusted the the air mixture and the distributor. To no avail. All I get is a small backfire through the intake. I have...
• Engine conversion help sought
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 17:54:41 -0700
  ...1 L / 4 cyl / Gas / OHV Fuel: Fuel Injection / Motronic Ignition: Distributor-Breakerless / Motronic Trans: 4-speed Standard Transaxle Mileage: 79,000 miles Emissions...
• Re: SA Limited slip differential and getting stuck
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 12:20:43 -0600
  ...I can convert it to > > > > When I spoke with the USA distributor for Quaife, they > > were willing to > > > > do a quote for a Vanagon...
• Re: Update on the New Engine Timing Issue..
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 06:07:17 -0700
  ...I am going to double check that > when the distributor is pointing at the notch for number one cylinder to fire that the number...
• Re: Loss of Power Problem - Ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 19:46:53 -0500
  ...Engine has 100K miles since new, plugs,distributor cap, fuel filter etc all replaced 9 months ago, about 5000 miles. Where to start? Thanks...
• Take-Along Parts
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Tue, 8 Aug 2006 15:46:01 -0700
  ...gaskets (2) One spark plug wire (long enough for any plug) Distributor cap (just because I have one) Expansion tank cap (also just because...
• Fwd: power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 21:08:22 -0400
  ...Local, very good parts distributor has a Cardone rebuit long rack for $280. A list member has a good condition used rack for $100...
• Re: proper dist cap for 85 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 25 May 2007 06:11:19 EDT
  ...The old style cap and new style cap will both fit on your 1.9 distributor. It is highly advisable to use the cap...
• Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:32:41 -0700
  ...With sensor removed, and gap on gear lined up with RPM sensor hole in block, crank pulley mark is at 9:00 and distributor...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:43:03 -0700
  ...ignition just fine, but since the ECU couldn't tell the > distributor and engine were turning, it wouldn't run. > ---------------------------------------------------------- > OOH, OK, now I...
• The good, bad & ugly: Trip report (Very Long)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 12 May 2000 12:33:15 -0300
  ...to the coil, to the distributor, to the plugs. I was at the end of my knowledge and was getting a bit flustered. Here...