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• Re: GEAR LUBE-my reply
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 15:03:44 -0400
  > > I don't have the fluid capacity chart > > in front of me but you should fill it 'till it splooges out the fill hole...
• Re: Fuel Pump Substitute Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 18:01:24 -0400
  ...Alternators, Distributor Caps and Rotors are ones which are interchangeable for some models. Thanks in advance, from El Rancho Tortuga __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo...
• Re: Excessive Idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 16:09:07 -0500
  ...plugs, wires, distributor cap and > rotor. Any ideas on what I might be missing? > > Thanks, > Darren
• Beeping Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Arthur Anderson
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 15:41:44 -0500
  ...I"ve noticed the same phenomenon when trying to start with a soggy distributor cap. Anyone? -Arthur Anderson Very Cold 85 Weekender Portland Maine
• Great deal on tires
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Sat, 25 Jan 2003 10:23:42 -0500
  ...A call to the their distributor came up with a private label tire called Capital. It is a 185R14, 8 ply rated "D" load...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:55:39 -0700
  ...a VR6 coolant pump pulley), rotor, cap, > plugs, some gaskets/o-rings etc. > > I removed the distributor to inspect it. > > As for the timing...
• A new thing to worry about
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 18:47:43 -0400
  ...The fuel injector rail/distributor connected to the injectors and supply/return lines as a cap on the end of it. That cap is...
• slick50
  Historical mailing list - susan ames
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 20:30:03 -0400
  ...A mechanic who was trying to help told me (after the dealer let it sit for two days ...) that it could be distributor cap...
• Idle problem/digitool readings
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 11:46:27 -0700
  ...Tune up, plugs, distributor cap/rotor, air filter etc. started from scratch with idle per Bentley. results: Couldn't get a stable idle at...
• spark plug wires...sort of long
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Erlandson
  Tue, 11 Nov 2003 09:57:23 -0500
  ...So in hindsight I should have done a full tuneup (set the valves, change wires, plugs, rotor, cap, air filter, oil filter, set the...
• Re: HELP-- 45 MPH @ WOT ???
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:05:58 -0600
  ...Went through a series of cutting out that was fixed with another distributor .. but then again ...very poor throttle response. I unplug the not...
• Re: No start/no spark II
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:31:59 -0700
  ...nut most of the way and >> lifting the distributor up 1/4" with the cap off, then spin the rotor with >> your finger. Every...
• Help!-hiccupping 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - MLind
  Wed, 10 May 2000 21:11:34 -0400
  ...I put in an AVP rebuilt engine and installed all new FI components plugs, wires, cap, rotor, Pertronics ignition, etc. except for the fuel...
• Re: Surging engine
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:15:53 -0400
  ...Also take the cap off your distributor > and peek inside with a flashlight and make sure the wires on the hall > sender > are good...
• 87 Westy Trouble Starting in Cold
  Historical mailing list - John W. Parkins
  Sat, 22 Jun 2002 05:39:11 -0700
  ...I've replaced the rotor, distributor cap, and spark plug wires (they were due anyway). I know others have had this problem. One person...
• Re: 84 Westy won't start warm
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 17:24:18 -0400
  ...Shepherd" <shepsvw@EARTHLINK.NET> writes: > My 84 Wolfsburg Westy recently lost power and the engine ...My mechanic replaced the distributor cap and wires ..... ________________________________________________________________ The...
• Fwd: Worse than Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Thu, 13 May 2021 19:18:52 -0600
  ...ACDelco89021012; Distributor Hall Sensor: Intermotor LX538; Install: Distributor Rotor and Cap: Champion 18-0748-2 PTK1025 - client supplied; Test: Start and run Engine- difficult...
• Re: GAUGES
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 15:01:50 -0600
  ...At a preset RPM, it disconnects >the ignition path to the distributor cap. I'll have to locate the part #, >but as far as...
• Re: Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 12 Feb 2020 17:11:07 -0800
  ...Here's what I did: - Inspected the distributor cap and rotor, looked fine, no moisture present. - Made sure the spark plug wires were all...
• Re: Megasquirt....RE: Boxer electronics options?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 14:29:09 -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: Rough Idle on 84 Vanagon 1.9L - Help
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 18 May 2002 20:24:01 -0400
  Have you changed out the distributor cap, rotor, and high tension wires? Are the seals around oil filler tube and dipstick okay? When you...
• Re: 83 coolant expansion tank/more troubles
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 17 Feb 2004 06:51:21 -0500
  Whoops, I meant $99 for that tank (my distributor's price just went up). Still available though. Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain...
• Re: Help Needed, On the Road
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:30:44 -0700
  ...Remove the distributor cap and all ignition wires from it. Then give it a thorough cleaning using a clean cloth towel. Remove the rotor...
• Embarassing Moments, etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Jun 1995 08:50:19 -0400
  ...Put on the distributor cap. Crank crank crank crank. Why doesn't the engine start? Oh. The ROTOR. Yes, we need that. This can...
• Re: Parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - al brase
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 10:37:58 -0500
  J Frank Hammontree wrote: > > All parts from an 88 and do not include shipping. > > -Interior > Two captain chairs with adjustable armrests, rear bench seat...
• Re: Special Syncro Air Filters: What is the scoop?
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 18:38:43 -0500
  ...I also replaced the distributor cap, rotor, plugs and wires. I bought one of the "syncro" filters since Kyle Wade was selling them for...
• Re: 84 rough running,backfire
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 13:09:21 -0300
  The only backfiring/misfiring issue I ever had with my 84 was traced back to a bad cheap Non OEM distributor cap that was...
• Re: DEAD in my garage on New Year's Day
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 15:12:42 -0500
  ...Results same as with > >original > >ECU. > >I took off distributor cap (new 5/99, Bosch). Rotor (also Bosch and > >new > >5/99) had black...
• Re: VANAGON digest 929
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 May 1996 09:42:35 -0700
  ...a) Did you change points and condenser? Cap and rotor? Can you check the point gap and distributor timing again? b) Is there soot...
• Low Top Speed - Help!
  Historical mailing list - gbasey
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 11:05:11 -0500
  ...1 changed the entire ignition system (coil, wires, plugs, cap, rotor, and distributor - was worn) properly set idle and timing. 2 changed the o2...
• Still stalling
  Historical mailing list - Earl J Smith
  Mon, 15 May 2000 12:21:36 -0700
  ...replaced the fuel filter replaced plugs tested leads checked distributor rotor and cap replaced the ignition switch had the engine cleaned found and replaced...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon won't start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 20:55:02 -0800
  ...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: Timing
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 08:46:04 -0700
  ...start valve, spark plugs and wires, cap, rotor, cleaned > the throttle body, dismantled cleaned and inspected the distributor and > fixed any vacuum leaks that...
• Re: 85 Vanagon Morning Starting Issues...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 09:36:22 -0400
  ...For the ignition you want to check the spark plugs and the ignition cap and rotor. Dirt on the cap inside and out can...
• FW: start - won't start - solution
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 21:46:12 -0700
  ...Check your plug wire sequence, then pull off the distributor cap and check that you're at or near #1 when the timing mark...
• Re: 1.9 automatic vanagon syndrome ??
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 23:05:57 -0400
  ...If all wires are okay and connections to plugs are clean, take a look at underside of distributor cap. Check to see if carbon...
• Re: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 1 Dec 2014 14:35:27 -1000
  ...Still no start. > > I got a new distributor cap, but I didn't replace the cap, because I > didn't want to take the...
• Re: Funny, but not funny ...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 06:56:44 -0600
  ...He says, he has changed almost > everything; Temp II sensor, Oxygen sensor, computer, distributor, cap, > rotor, cables, plugs, new injectors, AFM, ICU, idle control...
• Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 11:50:35 -0800
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 12/29/2007 9:27 AM Vdub Guy wrote: > OK, just got the Vanagon started. The...
• Re: failed SMOG, cylinder misfiring?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Sun, 7 Sep 2003 22:22:53 -0700
  ...on valves 3 or more times > - took off the distributor cap, cleaned contacts on cap and rotor > - installed new O2 sensor > > If there is...
• Re: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:29:36 -0500
  Any possibility the distributor wasn't tightened all the way and has been slowly moving? I've had that happen before... Marc On Sat...
• Need help with 86 Syncro ASAP
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 09:16:59 -0600
  ...Could not find what it was, however, the distributor looked a little burnt inside. He replaced the cap and rotor. Started it back up...
• Re: BYOP (Bring Your Own Parts)
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 14:34:27 -0400
  ...Bryan (BTW, my old mechanic, retired now, let me supply everything from distributor caps to used radiators...)
• Re: From guy stuck in Florida STILL NO LUCK
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 16:46:31 -0800
  ...My similar experience last weekend was caused by 1) battery depleted by cranking and 2) crud (carbon)inside distributor cap. Tandemmed a spare boat...
• Crummy Vanagon performance
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 15 May 2021 02:25:22 +0000
  ...ACDelco89021012; Distributor Hall Sensor: Intermotor LX538; Install: Distributor Rotor and Cap: Champion 18-0748-2 PTK1025 - client supplied; Test: Start and run Engine- difficult...
• Re: first try = first run = no running anymore
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:37:30 -0700
  ...Now you need to make sure TDC is right and concord with >> the >> > rotor/distributor cap. >> > >> > What is wrong now is timing. Maybe the...
• 1.9L spark plug wires; Bosch/Beru content
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jarvinen
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:36:55 -0800
  ...owned my van for 187K miles and always used no-post distributor caps. One of my vans was manufactured 11/83, the other 12...
• Re: parts for the seats
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Sat, 6 Apr 2019 22:21:32 -0400
  ...sort of “plastic” between the rails and the actual seat the captan chairs. > > Have noticed the lack of them resulting in the lateral movement...
• 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
  ...water tank pump problem > > The cure to it all is to use a dish pan and just unscrew the drain cap to > > get your...
• Re: radio whine, need help
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 14:12:21 -0400
  ...noise reducing caps on alternator and cleaned connections -removed the diagnostic plug (TDC sensor lead and plug) from alternator -pulled distributor cap and cleaned...
• Re: Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - frank
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 11:21:34 -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: Help with van bucking and spitting
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 12:41:02 -0500
  ...secondary: > > Coil > Distributor > Rotor > Cap > Ignition Wires ************* > Plugs > > Check all your ignition circuit connections: > at the coil and at the distributor. > > Make sure that...
• Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 21:56:34 -0500
  ...proper capacitor to the AFM innards, still there. Unplugged > the O2 sensor... still there. > > Any ideas? Does the hall sender in the distributor do...
• 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...
• 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: 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...
• 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: Need ideas for serious No-start condition, please
  Historical mailing list - dennis_betty
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 16:07:57 -0800
  ...rotor/distributor cap; > > 2. Maybe something to do with the distributor advance, or timing - > dunno; > > 3. ground circuits (shot in the dark) - it's...
• 1.9 parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - McBryde, Connor
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 12:30:33 -0800
  ...Bosch ignition wire set Bosch distributor cap, rotor Bosch oxygen sensor, single wire Water pump, aftermarket/new from FLAPS. Thermostat-new German in box...