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• Re: Pseudo-Vanagon Syndrome?
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 18:33:00 -0700
  ...BTW, did you get the reply I sent you on the OE pop top seals? Hope this does not start a OE vs AM...
• WAS Re: Bottom end reassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 12:54:33 MST
  ...Thu, 27 Apr 2000 02:25:25 +0200 > >Be sure to put the distributor drive shaft in and position it correctly >before >you lay...
• '90 distributor cap
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sat, 9 Mar 1996 18:57:28 +0000
  ...303 Protectant on the rubber seal. With the engine nice and clean I decided to check the distributor cap and rotor. I pulled off...
• Re: 87 Syncro Westy poltergeist
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Dec 1996 10:35:50 -0400
  ...on my '87 the distributor internal bits were not available and it was for all intents and purposes a sealed unit). What happens is...
• Re: '87 Westy Weekender owner needs help!!!!!! 2.1L wbx running rich??? ideas??
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 10:56:57 -0400
  ...bad seal at throttle body, air leak at intake... some when cold, some only when cold, some only when hot.... faulty distributor are also...
• Re: Window seals and other things
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 13 Apr 2016 18:44:13 -0500
  ...new water pump, new oil cooler seal, new > water pump and oil cooler related hoses, stainless coolant distributor > tower, new thermostat tower, new engine...
• Tune-up parts list?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 17:42:10 -0700
  ...Anything I should add to my list? Head Gaskets sealant water pump hoses (which ones?) plugs wires distributor cap pushrod seals belts Thanks, Joel
• VW Parts and equipment for sale (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Fri, 13 Dec 1996 12:23:22 -0800 (PST)
  ...111 105 223 1 Distributor drive gear 40 HP-1600 Brazil 113 105 245F 1 Front main engine oil seal 40 HP-1600 113...
• Radiator Close-out
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 12:21:51 -0400
  ...distributor who is going out of business. These are South African made by the original supplier to VW. Brand new and factory sealed. Price...
• Help!! 1978 Bus won't start!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Mar 1996 18:46:53 -0500
  ...I took out my motor (2000cc FI) to fix some oil seals and repair my leaky gas tank. Fixed my seals and the tank...
• Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 21 Mar 2015 22:54:41 -0500
  ...Over time, I have replaced the coil, distributor, alternator, fuel pump( that isn't on the engine) water pump, oil cooler seal, fuel injectors...
• Re: discount VANAGON parts new!! check this out!!! (f)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 15:25:55 -0600
  ...But my battery is sealed. Wonder if I could get the same result by pouring it into my distributor. Dave in KC (ROFL) 85...
• Re: 90 Vanagon - Power Steering-Rebuild or Replace?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 16 May 2000 16:09:31 -0700
  ...If the pump is leaking from the seals, new seals will fix things. If the pump is low on pressure, look how dirty that...
• VW parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 21:08:09 GMT
  ...111 105 223 1 Distributor drive gear 40 HP-1600 Brazil 113 105 245F 1 Front main engine oil seal 40 HP-1600 113...
• Re: cranky when wet
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 22:14:55 -0800
  ...distributor with WD40, letting it dry and trying again would often get it to start. There used to be this spray on plastic sealant...
• I'm stummped-Update
  Historical mailing list - Eric Schmedlin
  Sun, 31 May 1998 06:55:41 -0700
  ...re-sealed the entire induction system(all new gaskets and hoses), so now I have NO vacuum leaks. I tried another distributor and coil...
• Re: What's a Hall sender do?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 18:54:08 -0400
  ...In the distributor the Hall-effect sensor and a magnet are mounted on a common base with a small gap between them. The distributor...
• Re: <syncro/all> hesitation/miss after fording?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 13:37:33 -0700
  ...It might explain your troubles -- the distributor getting wet could have done this. Next time, seal the whole shebang in a plastic bag before...
• Re: '72 oil cooler seals blown
  Historical mailing list - Nato Dean
  Mon, 04 Mar 1996 18:35:42 -0600
  ...oil/filter (replaced > with a FRAM - smaller outside diameter, but same seal). Started OK next > morning (cold - 35 degrees F), but neede a jump...
• distributor installation
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 22:22:19 -0400
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>hey all,</DIV> <DIV>i removed the ditributor on my 87 syncro to replace the seal that was...
• VW Parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 01:13:21 GMT
  ...111 105 223 1 Distributor drive gear 40 HP-1600 Brazil 113 105 245F 1 Front main engine oil seal 40 HP-1600 113...
• VW parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 21:47:59 GMT
  ...111 105 223 1 Distributor drive gear 40 HP-1600 Brazil 113 105 245F 1 Front main engine oil seal 40 HP-1600 113...
• White "corrosion" in distributor cap
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 07 Apr 1995 13:09:55 -0700 (MST)
  ...I've sealed all the vacuum hoses; I've put Split Fire plugs [works good, too]; I use 92 octane gasoline; I've changed...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Mon, 7 May 2007 23:02:49 -0400
  ...Maybe the pump shaft was worn and the oil over the cam gear sealed it enough to prime it! Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• status update
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 23:56:48 -0700
  ...I explicitly checked the distributor and it was tight, so I didn't even bother checking the timing - just the points - which were okay...
• 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...
• RE: '57 Progress or Problem?!
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 22 Nov 1995 09:17:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Did the mechanic by any chance bump the vacuum advance tube free from the distributor? This will cause OK idle (not great, vacuum leak...
• Re: Oil mist/ leak on rear hatch and back of motor
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 09:57:59 -0500
  ...from the distributor shaft, and the base of the oil breather tower. Both have o-rings that seal them up and they are <underline...
• Re: [WetWesties] Great gathering (Re: Brakes)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 19:32:14 -0500
  ...hose connections at the intake air distributor, and ... the two things that made the most improvement, re-sealed where the oil dip stick tube...
• Re: Distributor Woes - One Lives - One Dies
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 24 Dec 2013 22:02:00 -0800
  ...Don't let this happen ......Remove old fitler - don't notice that rubber seal stays on engine. Screw on new oil filter..has two...
• Re: finding TDC
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 14:03:39 -0500
  ...The distributor will only mate to the drive shaft one way. Simply shove the distributor down into the hole, (use a new seal) and...
• Re: Hesitation - temp 2 FIX Done Revise - Computer Resetting?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 07:13:38 -0400
  ...seal at the head. this would explain why when i got the van it was never bolted down on the center air distributor. got...
• Re: the nuts and bolts of exhaust work thinking like a plumber
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 09:49:52 -0700
  ...Contact your local sealant distributor. The local FLAPS won't have it and probably won't know what you're talking about. <http://www...
• WTB: Used Front door molding from late vanagon
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 18 Jun 1999 11:18:48 -0400
  ...is a rubber seal attached to the body, that seals the gap between the door seal and the body. My distributor lists the one...
• Re: Part search request for assistance, 81 - 83 air coolled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 28 Nov 2006 20:43:32 -0500
  ...If tear isn't too bad, you can use a hi temp silicone sealant or the black goopy 3M product (can't recall name...
• Throttle body/idle stabilizer woes...
  Historical mailing list - Jesse and Monica Johnson
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 18:05:08 -0400
  ...now...it seems to be at the seal where the throttle body hooks to the air distributor. Do these go bad? I cranked it...
• Re: Bottom end reassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 02:25:25 +0200
  Be sure to put the distributor drive shaft in and position it correctly before you lay the crank and camshaft to "final rest". It...
• Re: CIS Experts: engine does not start (long)
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 13:18:46 +0300
  ...When I disassembled the spark distributor I marked the exact position to find the right timing of it. I put all parts back according...
• Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:49:20 -0400
  ...How is it sealed, with epoxy? I wasn't planning to repair it but rather be able to test it externally. It's just...
• re: most excellent cleaner
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Nov 1995 19:03:22 -0500
  ...I stick a plastic bag over the distributor cap and secure it with a rubber band, and avoid the cardboard hoses. It' so much...
• Re: Exposed wiring
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 06:32:53 EDT
  ...on their >distributor and exposing the wires from their hall >sender. > I would like to add one more hint about >sealing the wires, use...
• Re: Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 4 Dec 2010 19:38:59 -0500
  ...I'm guessing that with proper distributor cap/box seals it can't, but again I don't know for sure. *I think this...
• Re: Replacing water pump 86 syncro ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 22:51:04 -0400
  There is no need to remove the skid plate or the distributor. All the work can be done from above with some sensitive fingers...
• Re: Fw: one year anniv.
  Historical mailing list - Doug Smith
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 12:51:33 EDT
  ...cylinders, new calipers and brake cylinders, pop top seals, luggage rack seals, used intake air distributor, new upper ball joints, new sink drain P...
• re: most excellent cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Dan Beatty (by way of Dan Beatty )
  Sat, 18 Nov 1995 22:13:27 -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...
• Re: Tune-up parts list?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 17:19:00 -0500
  ...Anything I should add to my list? Head Gaskets sealant water pump hoses (which ones?) plugs wires distributor cap pushrod seals belts Thanks, Joel
• FS: '88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Fri, 22 Sep 2006 18:42:44 -0700
  ...Main seal replaced November 2005 Clutch pedal rebuilt and Oillite bushing installed August 2005 Coil replaced Faulty Hall sensor replaced with used Distributor Fuel...
• Heads gasket sealant.......( my version)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 17 Jan 2005 10:24:21 -0500
  ...i use old aluminum small flat parts and old head gasket part (Rubber) and use different sealent on each one.... the 2 that was...
• Re: Vanagon 2.0 into '73
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 20:23:32 -0500
  ------------------- Hi Jon, You want to use the standard distributor with fi engines. I can never understand why we keep trying to install this 009...
• buy and sell stuff
  Historical mailing list - len alcamo
  Mon, 3 Jun 1996 11:51:43 -0500
  ...blow by, seals all shot Anyway, I stripped the F.I. and I will be using a Weber 2bbl. 009 distributor with a compu...
• FS: 1988 Vanagon GL Auto
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Fri, 22 Apr 2005 18:39:30 -0400
  ...Engine still starts and runs (was running fine before the seal went), but van cannot be driven. Seal let go today in my driveway...
• aircooled dizzy / high idle,
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 12:50:59 -0400
  Hi Everyone, I got my 81 vanagon on the road yesterday after replacing all the fuel lines, injector seals and oil change. It's...
• Re: TDC, AC
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 11:08:16 -0800
  ...The answer is, for all engines, the distributor! I would jack up all four corners of the 914 for general access, then put it...
• Re: 81 Air cooled, famous for leaking oil where?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 20 Dec 2004 11:10:16 -0600
  ...5) Distributor drive O Ring. 6) Oil Cooler seals. 7) Oil fill tube seal at case. 7) Oil strainer plate seals and O ring...
• Part number needed and question
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 18:48:14 -0400
  ...Its the rubber seal around the oil pressure sending unit on a 2.0L air-cooled motor. If anyone has any idea what that...
• Re: Diesel injection pump leaking
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:01:33 -0700
  ...o-ring that seals the cast iron fuel delivery valve area . one would get that o-ring from a Bosch distributor I believe.. not...
• Re: most excellent cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
  Thu, 16 Nov 1995 00:37:11 -0600 (CST)
  ...hence no engine seal, hosing it off would certainly be the easiest method (after putting a plastic bag over the distributor cap). (But aren...
• Re: Carb Icing? ('68 SP)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jul 1996 01:53:08 -0500
  ...Water in the distributor will tend to cut off and on hard. If it dies, it dies all at once, then if you wait...
• Re: More Vacuum leak Qs 83 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Jun 1997 07:10:01 EDT
  ...Due to the shaping of the Throttle Body, the Seal, the Plenum and the tapered fit, the chances of "deforming" the seal is quite...
• Update: I recently started assembling my engine, and FOR the love of GOD!! Could someone help me???
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Bartnicki
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 03:31:09 -0400
  ...I use Genuine VW sealant (black and the yellow). Installed new water pump and oil pump. Now I'm a bit confuse on the...