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• Re: Timing info....
  Historical mailing list - All of Us
  Wed, 26 Nov 2003 16:47:34 -0600
  ...If not loosen distributor and make adjustment. Don't forget to retighten the distributor if you had to loosen it. Also, don't get...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 22:30:38 -0400
  ...Motronic MP 9.0) all water hosescomplete ignition system which includes distributor, etc. > (pre-installed on engine)intake / exhaust manifold and custom exhaust pipe...
• Re: Baffled - still no spark
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Wed, 27 Feb 2019 10:55:23 -0500
  ...Digijet 1.9 system. > > Got 12V at the Coil. > > Changed; Coil, Distributor, Computer > > Connected the idle connections together. > > Using a remote starter I have...
• Re: Stuck in Needles, need advice
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:15:31 -0800
  ...Thinking of having a >>new ecu and hall sender and/or distributor fedex'd. .but kind of a >>crapshoot. Any advice appreciated. >>David >> >>Sent...
• Re: Checking engine vaccum
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 06:28:39 -0800
  ...The one on the air distributor body is the best choice. �Evan Mac Donald "...in the absence of facts, myth rushes in, the kudzu...
• Re: Adjusting Valves
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 24 Feb 95 10:20:02 CST
  ...however ... :) as i can dimly recall (having been on hydraulic lifters now for 15 years), there was a notch on the distributor bottom and...
• RE: Industrial motors
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 06 May 1996 15:54:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...and replacing the distributor with that Vertex magneto. Advantage: mag was more reliable. Disadvantage: No spark advance, so the idle was real rough. Also...
• Re: VW Australia v Busdepot
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 09:55:12 -0700
  ...That's why parts distributors like BusDepot are able to > flourish. Where I have trouble is independent repair shops charging > dealer-like prices for...
• Re: Hesitation & Slow Starts
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 22:06:37 -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: [DIESEL] Diesel Vanagon Tachometer-Yes!
  Historical mailing list - Nate Wall
  Wed, 24 May 2000 08:04:58 -0400
  ...of the alt and the gas one gets it from the distributor, or engine ECU. I found out the hard way when I replaced...
• Re: 87 Wolfy Running Rich, -Idle Stab Removed, AFM checked, O2 New, Temp2 New, and on and on...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 7 May 2001 21:55:54 -0400
  ...If I were to find out that the timing >were off, what would I do to change it? Loosen and rotate the distributor -- clockwise...
• Re: Jackstands or ramps?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 08:34:40 -0700
  ...I have a level concrete driveway to do > the work on. > > Cost, manufacturer, part numbers, distributor info appreciated. I don't mind > spending a...
• Billy Bones' never ending story
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 20:59:32 -0600
  ...The only components I have not switched out on this bus are the distributor and the fuel injectors. It's now almost 9pm and...
• Re: Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Sun, 2 May 2004 19:01:38 -0400
  ...During the tune up, the spark plugs, the rotor and the distributor cap were changed. When I quit the garage one week ago, I...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 10:16:42 -0500
  ...The piston is at the top of its stroke.Stop, cause you are now at TDC for cyl#1.Now install the distributor with...
• Re: 87 Misfires when damp
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 12:35:32 -0400
  ...the ends of the spark plug wires and the coil to distributor wire This solved a similar problem for me several years ago with...
• Re: Won't spray gas, won't start
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 15:53:13 -0800
  ...The > following has already been done; > > Changed relays with known good ones, > changed distributor, to make sure Hall sender is working, > changed ECU, > fixed...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 15:47:47 -0700
  ...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: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 2 May 2013 17:39:28 -0400
  ...You need to locate the idle stabilizer valve, crankcase vent heater, throttle switch, and of course the distributor. The ground wire in the distributor...
• Re: Fixed: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Dec 2014 23:28:02 -0500
  ...And Now I have a new coil, ignition wires, distributor cap and rotor, too. The fellow at the shop felt the plugs were quite...
• Re: '90 GL dying at idle
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:21:36 -0700
  ...As I mentioned in my OP the distributor--including the Hall sender--has been replaced and that seems to have fixed the intermittent dying...
• Re: Start up, back fire?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 May 2015 09:29:18 -0400
  ...That can also occur if there is a problem with the distributor cap or wires where spark cross fires to more than one plug...
• Re: 87 Syncro - Vanagon-type Syndrome and Questions
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:49:19 -0700
  ...If the tach drops to zero when the cutout occurs, suspect the Hall sender in the distributor. The sender plastic can crack where the...
• Re: fuel pump buzz
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 07:12:43 -0500
  ...This connects to the test point provided on the fuel line just to the rear of the air distributor manifold very easily. Just remove...
• FS: 2.1 w/FI stuff and ECU-$500 obo
  Historical mailing list - Joel Lane
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 08:50:06 -0700
  ...The engine had both heads resealed about 30K ago, and the distributor/hall sender unit is only about 12K old.  The engine...
• Re: Differences in SA Big Brake Kit
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 14:14:02 -0800
  ...I was the LA area parts distributor for the group buy. That's how I know about the washer. I just didn't measure...
• Re: Stuck at home (troubleshooting help needed)
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:29:29 -0400
  ...once you're up to speed? Possibly vacuum line to the > distributor. Did you check all vacuum hoses? > > Bryan > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 16:03:25 -0400
  ...So I then asked about the drying procedure, which one local > distributor, who said that they don't service small tanks, said was > unnecessary...
• Re: rebuilt 2.1 runs like crap - can't figure it out
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 21:10:04 -0700
  ...I think I put the distributor drive shaft > >> in > >>> wrong, but from what I understand, that doesn't matter because you can > >> turn > >>> the...
• Re: Timing Issues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 29 Dec 2013 22:17:15 -0800
  ...the >>> split >>> in the case - and the distributor finger is set to the mark on the >>> distributor case - how close is that to the...
• Re: THAT slow??? was: Synchro Power?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 10:08:21 -0800
  ...Also might check >resistance of the ignition harness and condition of the distributor cap. >A weak spark can easily cause low power while allowing...
• Re: cylinder numbers
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 16:17:57 -0500
  ...If you need to time an engine ,replace a distributor,or follow cycle sequences,take out the number 1 spark plug and loosen all...
• Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:19:02 -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: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:16:47 -0700
  ...The distributor would work sometimes, and not > others. I just popped > on another properly working distributor .......and > she's fixed rock solid. > my point...
• Re: 1.6-l. '79-'82 type 2 aircooled pancake engine in Bug?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Verbeek (by way of Brian Verbeek )
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 14:41:20 +0000
  ...It has the same bore and stroke as the upright engines, the crank, rods, P&Cs, valve covers, oilpump, fuel pump & distributor location are...
• Re: Can you run without coolant...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:42:23 -0800
  ...The 2.1 has a larger throttle plate and does not have the fitting for the distributor vacuum retard. The earlier 1.9 also...
• Re: Gas Mileage Improvements?
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:18:38 -0700
  ...I'd also check your distributor cap, rotor and wires. Are they recent? If they're not sparking well, you might not be using...
• Re: Still won't run right
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:17:22 -0700
  ...brake master cylinder, new battery, new starter, fuel pump, fuel filter, distributor cap, plugs, oil change....and all of the sudden it doesn't...
• Re: '83 vanagon: shot control module?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Aug 94 15:05:27 EDT
  ...Finally check your distributor cap and rotor for soundness - ie minute cracks, blackened connections. etc. Before you do anything buy a manual - Bentley's...
• Re: auto tranny price?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 10:34:02 -0500
  ...Re: '83.5 distributor into '78 > Date: Monday, November 11, 1996 7:38 PM > ---> snip <--- > >> >Is it a four speed or automatic? > >> Auto > > > >Again...
• Fuel Pump-Replace?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 15:43:27 -0400
  ...Complete new engine with new clutch, alternator, distributor CVs repacked and boots replaced Coolant system flushed and filled New front rotors, wheel bearings, brake...
• Re: Help Needed with Ignition Problem 86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Schwendau
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 00:37:30 -0500
  ...I've replaced spark plugs, rotor cap, distributor cap > and ignition coil with no change in the problems. My local VW specialist > knows mechanics...
• Re: Last chance! (was: need assistance)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Ohlemacher
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 09:03:53 -0400
  ...I can't help but think I messed something up and the logical choice is the distributor and wires. I can't see how...
• Re: Emmission Test failed.
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 15:46:14 EDT
  ...I was thinking replacing spark plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor, fuel filter, air filter, changing oil and timing. Can anyone else give some...
• more questions for '80 vanagon not running right....hep me..hep me! ;-)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Archibald
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 13:03:39 -0700
  ...0 will deal withy later) and wires....installed my spare good distributor, cleaned out tyhe mass airflow sensor....etc.. I started it up, and...
• Re: 89 Vanagon oil usage question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 11:08:01 -0600
  ...He also > completed several other engine repairs including replacing the wiring > harness, > plug wires, distributor cap and rotor, water pump and fuel pump. This...
• Re: heads stuck, thanks all
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 13:30:12 -0600
  ...happy holidays. > > It's great for getting the moisture out of distributor caps on wet > days, > too. I used to have to do this...
• '90 Syncro starting problem
  Historical mailing list - John Gearing
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 09:32:47 +0200
  ...new battery, new sparkplugs, new distributor cap and rotor, new suppressors, repair and renew starter motor, new fuel filter, set mixture, new electrical unit...
• Re: 1986 VanagonGL Auto - Mileage
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 2 May 2005 15:23:22 -0600
  ...Engine has been gone >>> through once or twice by my mechanic. Distributor has been replaced & >>> retimed. >>> Right now, I am getting a little over...
• Re: Part search request for assistance, 81 - 83 air coolled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 28 Nov 2006 20:43:32 -0500
  ...If you're referring to one of the smaller fabric boots that connects the air intake distributor to the intake manifold, these should be...
• cat failure....
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 18:21:02 -0700
  ...knew i had to still install the new distributor rotor and cap, since it looked like this: http://www.outdoorinsider.blogspot.com/ but since...
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:48:09 -0500
  ...On the 1.9 > > distributors I have > > seen the diaphragms go bad and weak centrifugal advance springs. > > Bad springs > > can make real havoc with...
• Re: The continuing saga, stuck in Tucumcari
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 18 Nov 2005 14:13:31 -0600
  ...Spark plugs, spark wires, distributor cap, rotor, point set. Clean the top of your spark coil and check for frayed wires. #2) Replace all...
• Re: 88 Vanagon gl "issues"
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 11:01:40 -0800
  ...Some questions: > > > > > > > > The TEMPII sensor is a real good candidate. > > > > > > > > > > > > Where exactly is the TEMPII sensor? > > > > > > > > There are some wires/traces under the distributor...
• This Is Why You Don't Mess With "Stuff" On A Holiday
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 19:58:33 +0000
  ...I decide to have a look at the distributor cap and rotor, hmmm. pretty much toast. About 1:00 I head out for a...
• Re: 84 vs 85 Digijet
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 22:04:23 -0400
  ...The injectors, AFM, distributor, and ECU are all the same between all digijet models in the US (To my knowledge). Just plug it in...
• RE: "dry" door locks
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 09:29:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Even works on spark plug wires, but don't get it into the connectors on the distributor or on the plugs. -Steve Maher smaher...
• Re: Oil in air intake SOLVED!!!
  Historical mailing list - JLDilworth
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 01:49:36 EST
  ...wierd part -- how said oil was getting into the intake air distributor. This problem cost the previous owner a valve and ring job on...
• Timing proceedure: 2.1 Watercooled; Bentley page 28.42 Digifant.
  Historical mailing list - Dom
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 04:12:42 +1000
  ...the base probably meant that I drowned the inside of the distributor. This would definately cause the majority of the problems I had. I...
• Re: I am almost ready to shoot my vaagon!
  Historical mailing list - Beth & Jere Hawn
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 23:31:10 -0800
  ...new Plugs, rotor and distributor cap. Recent > fuel, air filter and pump. > > New Oxy sensor. > > My catalytic converter is empty of any catalyst and...