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• Buzzing Fuel Pump After Fuel Filter Change
  Historical mailing list - Josh Greenberg
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 17:37:42 -0700
  ...I also installed a new air filter, distributor cap, rotor, and new spark plugs. My 83.5 uses the square type fuel filter in...
• Re: Power loss when engine wet and cold
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:19:33 -0700
  ...Katz wrote: > richard: > > most obvious possibility is problem on high tension side of ignition, such > as mositure and/or carbon tracks in distributor cap...
• Idle stabilizer (was Wet Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 16:13:00 -0700
  So I replaced the distributor cap, rotor, plugs & wires, and now my 85 westy no longer seems sensitive to water. But it still runs...
• Re: Power loss when engine wet and cold
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 22:46:59 -0400
  ...Katz wrote: >> richard: >> >> most obvious possibility is problem on high tension side of ignition, such >> as mositure and/or carbon tracks in distributor cap...
• Re: Losing power...update
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 23:14:21 -0700
  ...2) removed distributor cap and rotor, wrapped electrical tape around the Hall sender's wires and connectors to eliminate any possibility of shorting - reassembled...
• Idle Problem & Shifting Gears
  Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 23:04:58 -0400
  ...ECU (because it got fried when alternator fried) AFM Idle Stabilizer Control Valve Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Oxygen Sensor Temperature Sender II Distributor cap...
• Re: loss of power
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 18:24:49 -0500
  ...I've checked timing, replaced all vacum hoses,replaced distributor, cap, rotor, plugs. I am changing the fuel pressure regulator today. I hope that...
• Engine Gas Lines/injectors Done, Still Stuttering!
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 08:27:48 -0700
  ...Distributor wires, cap, rotor, plugs all look great and are very new. Spark plug connections are tight. We're gonna try installing the capacator...
• Hesitation problem driving me bonkers!
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Mon, 26 May 1997 10:55:31 -0600 (MDT)
  ...I have replaced the ignition wires, distributor cap, rotor, plugs, fuel pressure regulator, O2 sensor (several times), blue coolant sensor. I have checked the...
• Re: hot starting problem
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 19:37:08 -0400
  ...Spark plugs, wires, distributor > cap, and rotor are all new. Could the charcoal canister subsystem be a > source of problems? Engine starts fine cold...
• Re: Wonderful Paint Job - No Start
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 18:05:25 +0000
  ...Pretty sure it's not getting > > gas. > > The first thing I'd try is cleaning the distributor cap and coil > thoroughly. It could be...
• Re: The coninuing distributer saga - LOOONG
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 1 May 2010 16:08:21 -0700
  ...notch on the distributor for where # 1 is ? ? they could far easier re-position the plug wires on the cap to correct for that...
• Re: Digijet Idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 00:02:28 -0400
  Ken, this is a common problem on Digijet, it's a mix of 3 thing: -Bad timing (or /and worn distributor!!!), check that mark...
• Re: 1.9L spark plug wires; Bosch/Beru content
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:55:31 -0800
  FWIW, I've been running the Mexican made Bosch wires (09272) with post style connections on both the coil and distributor cap in my...
• Re: 86 Westy Syncro, runs rough when it rains
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 02:01:20 -0500
  ...the engine compartment, including the wires, and the _inside_ of the distributor cap, let it sit for 5 minutes, and it fired right up...
• Re: Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - frank
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 10:18:28 -0400
  ...Distributor Cap & Rotor Plug Wires Air Flow Meter ECU Battery (Just replaced this week, so it's fully charged) Fuel Pump Coil Coolant Temp...
• Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 20:49:39 -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: Compression test results
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 22 May 1999 21:14:15 -0400
  ...However, I found a plug wire (to #3) that was missing the piece inside the insulation that connects to the distributor cap. It was...
• Re: 84 wet weather problem
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 10:23:19 -0800
  ...van to hard >start. > >My final solution is to replace the distributor cap and rotor and spray the >ECU and Flowmeter plug and inside...
• 89 Vanagon oil usage question
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 11:50:04 EST
  ...He also completed several other engine repairs including replacing the wiring harness, plug wires, distributor cap and rotor, water pump and fuel pump. This...
• 1.9L engine parts
  Historical mailing list - Connor McBryde
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 15:46:03 -0500
  ...Bosch factory rebuilt 90 amp alternator with remaining warranty Bosch ignition wire set Bosch distributor cap, rotor Bosch oxygen sensor, single wire Water pump...
• umm, Muffler was glowing red? What could be wrong.
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 13:04:55 -0600
  ...Distributor? I did check connections, condition of rotor and cap and relay on right rear fender already and their all okay. Ch '89 SyncroBeast...
• Re: What is this connector for?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 16:04:46 -0400
  ...What is this connector for? > > > Just below distributor cap, on the right side of the distributor itself I > have what appears to be a...
• Re: firing on 3 cylinders.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 20 Nov 2006 08:50:37 -0600
  ...If you have a known good wire and spark plug, then replace then install a new rotor and distributor cap. Even if you have...
• Re: Intermittant starting problem with 1986 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 11:55:44 -0500
  ...The inside and outside of the distributor cap and the end of the coil should be cleaned very carefully this way. Remove the wires...
• Re: Still trying to diagnose an off idle stumble.
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Sun, 2 Nov 2014 21:09:29 -0500
  ...I have cleaned contacts in the distributor cap, set timing, even tried advancing it a bit. I have replaced the malfunctioning vacuum advance. The...
• Re: 009 parts question
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 25 May 2003 03:11:33 +0000
  ...But, the cap, rotor, points, and condenser >are >all for the correct 82 distributor. The 009 uses totally different parts. > >Obviously the current setup...
• First, apologies
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 17:11:41 -0700
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
• re: most excellent cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Dan Beatty
  Sat, 18 Nov 1995 22:02:51 -0600 (CST)
  ...I stick a plastic bag over the distributor cap and secure it with a >rubber band, and avoid the cardboard hoses. It' so much...
• 2.1 engine, other parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Fri, 24 Jan 2003 17:54:22 -0600
  ...alternator, p/s pump, a/c compressor, engine wiring, ECU, coolant distributor pipe, coolant distributor block, engine mount beam, air filter box, AFM, injectors...
• Missing Problem on Ljet Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
  Wed, 2 Sep 1998 21:45:15 -0500
  ...Hall distributor. It has a miss under load especially at higher rpm's and loading. I have done the new plugs, wires, cap, rotor...
• Re: Engine stutters, tach nosedives. Then, just as suddenly, it's,normal again.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 08:33:09 -0500
  ...at roadside with a meter; so a new coil, cap, rotor, polug wires and distributor are soon to be installed. Happy Trails, Greg Potts...
• Re: Hi humidity--won't start
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 23:38:40 -0500
  ...Don't forget the distributor cap as a suspect. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis <Kernersville,NC> 86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe -------------------------------------------------- On...
• Re: Very Basic - Adding Oil?
  Historical mailing list - HC Carter
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 12:49:35 -0800
  ...How do I >> add oil to the thing? There is what looks like an oil cap between the >> distributor and alternator - however it won...
• Possible SALE/TRADE
  Historical mailing list - PlayDoh
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 15:36:15 -0400
  ...new battery, plugs, distributor cap & rotor, tires have approx 8k miles on them, and recently installed the driving lights to better improve night vision...
• Re: Tune up?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 06:51:36 -0500
  ...It occurred to > me that > I hadn't changed the plugs or distributor cap and rotor for about > 20k miles. > How often do you...
• 84 Westy won't start warm
  Historical mailing list - T. Shepherd
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 12:41:05 -0400
  ...My mechanic replaced the distributor cap and wires and the problem seemed to be fixed, but now I find that the engine will not...
• Smells like fuel -- wet spot on cold head
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:44:39 -0700
  ...It's the paired hoses that bring air from the intake air distributor to the heads. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2...
• Re: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 29 Mar 2008 13:55:44 -0700
  ...Heads back on, runs OK and dies I just went out and popped the distributor cap off. I discovered that the hall effect sensor...
• stumped
  Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:09:13 -0800
  ...The distributor rotor is pointing to the the #1 tower of the cap and the firing order is 1-3-4-2. 4. I...
• Re: AllData CDROM Vanagon Shop Manual
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Thu, 12 Nov 1998 15:39:20 -0800
  ...Under the section on the Distributor, there is a description of the "trigger wheel" (for digitfant) but this "wheel" is hyperlinked to the WHEEL...
• Re: 1.9 Running issues when wet out
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 13:01:17 -0800
  ...The cap, rotor, and wires >>> are >>> the primary suspects. The 1.9L engine had a distributor cap with the >>> metal >>> interference shield. Dirt and...
• Re: burned Bosch rotors and tune-up question
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 07:16:24 -0800
  ...The inside of the cap looks fine? Strange... I got about 50k kms on a set of non Bosch cap/rotor, and they still...
• Truoble Tuning Mixed up engine! (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Apr 1994 12:37:50 EDT
  ...Pure-Vacuum distributor (from a '69 Bug, I think) (No mechanical advance) 30-PICT-2 carb. I have all the parts installed, and am...
• Re: how did this happen ... ?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 16:37:36 EST
  ...Somehow mark the wires and cap so it never happens again. I have done it in two ways. One with a fine point indelible...
• Starting problems with 88 Vanagon (Wolfberg Ed) with 90,000 ml
  Historical mailing list - khgo50
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:25:24 -0400
  ...In the past I've changed the relay to fuel pump, replaced a new fuel pump, new cables & spark plugs, new distributor cap with...
• Re: Distributor Swap and Timing Issues - 88 GL with 2.1WBX
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 15:59:12 -0600
  ...Starting on the distributor was >> so easy. And that distributor looked and operated just like any >> automotive distributor except the distributor cap had 7...
• Re: Go Westy tune up kit
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Dann
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:23:15 -0800
  ...vanagon@busdepot.com> wrote: > > Actually, there a 4 different pin-style distributor caps for > > the Wasserboxer ... And different wire sets for 83-84 and...
• OX sensor ground question
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 21:15:30 -0400
  ...one was the plastic 3 wire plug on the side of the distributor was broken and so i swapped out the distributor, cap and...
• Re: Propane filler valve needed
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 09:11:18 EST
  ...valves (#50118) for $36 and the yellow cap for either (#50159) for $4. Coast is a distributor to dealers -- my contact is through Arlington...
• Re: 81 won't start in Colorado
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 21:35:43 -0500
  ...We have put a new(er) distributor cap on. > > Can we try to prime the van by adding a little gas in the air...
• Re: Megasquirt....RE: Boxer electronics options?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 13:32:23 -0500
  ...management capability, datalogging, overheat warnings, e85 capability, a 10-15% bump in output and gains in fuel efficiency. You lose the distributor, old injectors...
• Re: '85 Engine hesitation help
  Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:21:48 -0700
  Aaron, Check the wires going into the distributor. The wire insulation cracks where they pass though the distributor housing causing intermittent shorting and the...
• New iginition coil behavior
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:31:03 -0700
  ...power, lack of response) despite a full tuneup (spark plugs, dist cap and rotor, fuel pressure regulator, checking the TPS etc etc.) The mechanic...
• Re: Miss at idle?
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Fri, 13 May 2016 11:47:26 -0400
  ...Dave > On May 13, 2016, at 11:24 AM, Tyler Hardison <tyler@SERAPH-NET.NET> wrote: > > Where to start? > > Distributor cap and rotor, plugs...
• Thanks to the list
  Historical mailing list - Connal Hughes
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 22:59:27 EST
  ...While I was futzing about I switched some long overdue spark-plugs, the distributor cap and rotor. Oh what a difference. She fired right...
• Re: Sherri the Skylight Gal broken down in Lodi, CA
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 05:21:25 +0000
  ...Jason Newton has spoken to her; they think her distributor rotor is shorting to ground. Anyone nearby Chehalis with a cap and rotor could...
• radio whine, need help
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 17:58:24 -0700
  ...noise reducing caps on alternator and cleaned connections -removed the diagnostic plug (TDC sensor lead and plug) from alternator -pulled distributor cap and cleaned...
• Troubleshooting Question
  Historical mailing list - Denys Mueller
  Tue, 14 Oct 1997 18:30:16 -0700
  ...Replaced starter, alternator, ignition wires, distributor cap, rotor, plugs 4. OX2 sensor is disconnected and timimg advanced to 8-10 degrees Spare Parts on...
• Re: crank, wont start
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Nov 2015 10:16:37 -0500
  ...distributor cap or if you still have the metal interference shield dirt and dust shorting the cap to that shield. Replacing the cap with...