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• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Wed, 26 Oct 2005 09:23:10 -0400
  ...cap & rotor, I did notice that the Hall > Effect sensor connector seemed loose (didn't seem to fit very tightly > in the distributor), and...
• Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 19:20:02 -0400
  ...Distributor (yea, i'm having a lot of trouble with those lately, check inside, remove dust cap, check wires/hall sender), check the cap...
• Re: More cylinder numbering
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 23 Jan 1997 17:32:52 -0800
  Pop off your distributer cap and turn the crank until the rotor points to the contact for the #1 plug wire. That will indicate...
• My van dosent like me :-( !!!
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 03:28:37 +0000
  ...New water pump, distributor cap , button, new seals front and many many in the cooling system. Dont drive the van, affraid of ruining case...
• Re: Spark plug wires
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:55:32 -0400
  When you're standing aft of the engine looking at the distributor ... the upper left wire goes to the upper left spark plug (#3...
• Re: Hall Sender- 2.1L engine.
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 1 Oct 2013 07:33:03 -0700
  ...jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > > > John, > > > > If I recall, pop the distributor cap, remove the rotor and plate and lift > > the sensor out of...
• Re: Digifant timing/tuning help needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 28 May 2010 11:08:37 -0700
  ...checked) > Distributor is only 1 year old, as are wires, cap, rotor and plugs. If I > pull a plug wire off the distributor the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 20 Apr 2001 - Special issue (#2001-478)
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 18:10:20 -0600
  ...One of the biggest advantages to distributorless life is that the spark is not compromised by the distributor cap and rotor. These devices break...
• Re: Tuning/Timing
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 21:35:33 -0800
  > Just changed plugs, rotor, distributor cap. Engine has moderate spark > knock/detonation when under load like climbing a hill, accelerating > hard (if there is...
• Re: Cause of weak spark?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 19 Sep 2015 17:55:45 -1000
  i would d o the coil-wire-to-block spark test myself,( rather than watching the small cap spark on a spark plug.) you...
• Re: Norcold 3163/Out of level performance
  Historical mailing list - Frank Goodrick
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 13:01:42 -0400
  ...This fridge is only available from Winnebago distributors, though I suspect you could get it custom-ordered from any Norcold distributor/retailer. > >Cheers, >MJS...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon won't start
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lipert
  Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:30:53 -0400
  ...We changed the distributor cap and rotor just because they looked a >little suspect. > > It doesn't even act like it wants to try...
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 16:29:59 -0700
  ...Distributor cap and a set of plugs! CV joint bolts. I assume that you've seen "Journeys Under Difficult Conditions"? <http://wetwesties.tripod.com...
• only half the rotor's tip working?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Tue, 15 May 2001 22:21:22 EDT
  ...rotor and hits (or rather passes by) the contacts in the distributor cap. On my rotor the first half of the tip is clean...
• Bucking Engine
  Historical mailing list - Bill H.
  Tue, 4 May 2004 14:58:02 -0700
  Quite a few people suggested that I do the spark plug wires, rotor and distributor cap but before I bought new parts, I put...
• Euro-Drive-OBD2: 97 Volkswagen Jetta, No-start/Cuts-out/Misfire
  Historical mailing list - "Don Kerr (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 08:08:01 -0500
  ...Visual ck inside the NEW dizzy cap and rotor from last visit (for a miss on No 1 cylinder.)found no problems. Last visit...
• Re: first try = first run = no running anymore
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:17:51 -0500
  ...Now you need to make sure TDC is right and concord with the > rotor/distributor cap. > > What is wrong now is timing. Maybe the...
• Old Volks Home Update?
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 23:08:31 -0700
  ...Anyone know why the only years the RFI shield for the distributor cap was only used between 83.5-85? What happened in 86...
• Re: Fuel hose diagram
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:02:03 -0700
  What's that cuplike thing around Ben's distributor? I'm pretty sure my 1.9 doesn't have that. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:38:43 -0500
  ...2 bar @ 2000 rpm @ 80C/176F > > Lubricants and capacities > > engine oil: 10w30 (sf) > oil capacity with filter: 4.5 litres > gearbox oil: 80W - 90W...
• Re: #Engine in 1990 Vanagon 2.1L cutting out randomly
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 08:32:17 -0400
  > I have the same problem on my '87 and it has a relatively new AFM and the > harness modification (capacitor). > > Gary While you should...
• Pre-smog
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 06:19:43 -0800
  ...Distributor cap Rotor Plug cables Plugs Vacuum lines O2 sensor is working I am looking suggestions as to any adjustments/sensors that might be...
• Re: window tint, simple green
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Feb 95 14:38:47 PST
  ...Oh, and have a can of WD-40 handy just in case you do get some water under your distributor cap. Norman nleong@baynetworks...
• Re: major problem or minor faux pas?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 06:57:31 -0500
  ...The type 4 motor can *conceivably* skip timing if the distributor drive shaft isn't mated to the base of the distributor. And in...
• Re: Thanks, and, uhhh, van misses
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 06:29:29 -0700
  ...Unless the rotor and the distributor cap are Bosch (and, definitely, not Wells, from your FLAPS) you may experience missing, as I did, and...
• Re: Weber setup on a '73 bus...
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 27 Sep 1995 09:07:17 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Having a vacuum canister on your distributor is not going to rob you of power! -David ============================================================================ David Schwarze '73 VW Safare Custom Camper (Da...
• Re: Compression test - cold engine or warm engine? PLUS USED CAR BUYERS TIP!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
  Sun, 2 Jun 2013 06:58:38 -0700
  ...Remove the high tension (coil) wire from the distributor cap and connect to a known good ground to avoid spark discharge, or disconnect coil...
• Re: Trouble in the Rain
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 20:46:54 -0500
  ...When was the last time you replaced the distributor cap? > > Greg > 82 westy > > Larry Picicci wrote: > > > Is it possible that when it is raining...
• Re: Ignition Cables, unplugging from distributor
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:53:16 -0700
  ...On 08/24/2012 02:34 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > twist and pull. > your 84 originally had an early style dist cap where...
• Re: intermittant misfire
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 22:44:22 -0400
  ...Have new plugs, rotor, and cap. What do I do next? John Lauterbach Macon, GA '84 DL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bradley Flubacher" <flubach@HOME...
• Re: Digifant timing/tuning help needed
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 27 May 2010 23:10:22 -0400
  ...Compression is good. (Around 150 on all 4 cylinders last time I checked) Distributor is only 1 year old, as are wires, cap, rotor...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:14:37 -0800
  ...2 bar @ 2000 rpm @ 80C/176F > > Lubricants and capacities > > engine oil: 10w30 (sf) > oil capacity with filter: 4.5 litres > gearbox oil: 80W - 90W...
• Re: Vanagon ?Previa?
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:45:01 -0700
  ...She did, after a year and a half have some msifiring due to a simple distributor cap issue........ and some cat problems,............and the...
• Re: 1.9 ltr WBX O2 sensor question?
  Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
  Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:45:42 -0700
  Tony, Check the wires going through the distributor housing to the Hall sensor. The insulation on the wires are known to crack and disintegrate...
• Engine transfered - part III: it runs
  Historical mailing list - Edward van der Jagt
  Fri, 17 Nov 1995 13:43:04 +0100 (MET)
  ...Changing just the rotor didn't help so he replaced the entire distributor cap and cables for the old ones. And YES, the engine...
• Re: This Is Why You Don't Mess With "Stuff" On A Holiday
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 14:26:47 -0600
  ...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: Confused about valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 16:25:26 -0700
  ...It should be clear when the valves are closed.) Remove the distributor cap and look at which spark plug wire the rotor is pointing...
• WHYit wouldn't start
  Historical mailing list - Kim G
  Mon, 7 May 2001 09:11:23 -0500
  ...Then I rechecked some of the work I had done the previous weekend, and I found out the distributor cap and rotor were the...
• Re: FWD>Help!!! Broken down on a dirt road in Costa Rica!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 18:25:15 -0800
  ...Tell them to look at the plastic elbow coming out of the distributor. If it wiggles at all, then take the cap, rotor, and...
• Rough idle,Hesitation,and Backfire
  Historical mailing list - John Mahnken
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 21:25:29 -0400
  ...cap,rotor,checked and cleaned all grounds,replaced fuel filter.Also new is temp2 sensor,idle stabilizer,air filter,and hall sensor in distributor...
• Forensic Investigator visits the EuroVan
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 13:24:44 -0400
  ...He showed me the distributor cap...the back side was all charred and melted. This burn area was right below the blue fuel line...
• Re: Very Basic - Adding Oil?
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 15:59:43 -0500
  ...How do I > > add oil to the thing? There is what looks like an oil cap between the > > distributor and alternator - however it won...
• Resistance of Coil Wire?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 08:03:07 -0700
  Page 28.31 of Bentley's says that the resistance of the wire between the ignition coil and the distributor should read 2000 ohm...
• No start/no spark II
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:58:02 +0000
  ...nut most of the way and >> lifting the distributor up 1/4" with the cap off, then spin the rotor with >> your finger. Every...
• Re: Tune up help pleeassseee!
  Historical mailing list - Andreas Fenner
  Sat, 20 Jun 1998 23:02:31 -0400
  ...prong bosch - can't hurt anyways replace the spark cables and distributor cap 2.original air and oilfilter 3.change oil to 20-50...
• Re: radio whine - success, failure, success
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:20:56 -0400
  ...Makes it very difficult to remove/replace distributor >cap...annoying...I have fought with it for several minutes rather >than easy snap off, snap...
• Re: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 20:55:41 -0700
  ...goes from the coil to the distributor to one of the ignition wires from the distributor cap to a plug. If the machine that...
• FIRE!! How did it happen? How to fix?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 12:57:49 -0700
  ...Plastic hot air hose across back of engine Plastic fan shield Distributor cap 2 Spark plug wires Cold start valve Electrical connectors to cold...
• Re: 1.9L Hiccup Remedy?
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Tue, 23 May 2006 08:11:22 -0400
  ...I have noticed, at previous times, > that the inside of the distributor cap has been obviously zapped by high > voltage, and that when the...
• Re: Dead Sparking Plug!
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 13 Jan 2013 23:31:37 -0800
  ...I > have had distributor caps go dead on one plug, I've had many leads go > bad or dead - but never a spark plug...
• Re: Billy Bones Update - puzzled!
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 18:58:58 -0600
  ...My distributor cap and rotor are new (no points). My plug wires are new (Bosch). I had to go to the store a few...
• Still won't run right
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:48:40 -0400
  ...brake master cylinder, new battery, new starter, fuel pump, fuel filter, distributor cap, plugs, oil change....and all of the sudden it doesn't...
• STILL stalling
  Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 19:37:41 -0500
  ...replaced fuel filter, air filter, plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor, Hall sender, ignition coil, O2 sensor, and soldered a capacitor between the contacts in...
• gas, spark, still no love
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 18:54:21 -0800
  ...New plugs, wires, good cap and rotor. Made sure of firing order, and used timing light to position the distributor so that timing is...
• Re: most excellent cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
  Thu, 16 Nov 1995 00:37:11 -0600 (CST)
  ...be the easiest method (after putting a plastic bag over the distributor cap). (But aren't Syncros *supposed* to be dirty??) ;-) -- Sami ('75 Westf...
• Re: I'm giving up!
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 12:38:42 -0500
  ...Kevin --- lauterba <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote: > Have you checked the Hall detector in the > distributor and the cable that > runs from the distributor to...
• '85 (Digijet) Hall Sensor Symptoms
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 14:55:03 -0500
  ...The only thing I have not really looked at carefully on this engine is the distributor (other than new cap, rotor and wires). I...
• Re: Buckin' Like a Bronco, Stalling
  Historical mailing list - Matt Heydon
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 15:34:45 -0600
  ...One place to look is the hiring harness that plugs into the distributor. Pull the cap and rotor and look down in distributor for...
• Rough running until engine warm????
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 08:40:01 -0400
  ...Distributor cap, wires and plugs are all very recent. Any and all input greatly appreciated. A Great Weekend to all Doug '84 Westy Toronto...
• Re: Draining coolant 1987 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 14:54:21 -0400
  ...Open all bleeders and the expansion tank cap. I would say that this way you would get about 80/90 % out, forget about 100...