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• '85 Engine Parts for sale...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kenneke
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 09:37:25 EDT
  ...12.00 Cylinder Head, 1.9L 110.00 (both for $200) Distributor (used) 75.00 ECU, Digijet 235.00 Exhaust sys (minus cat) 120...
• Re: Consistent cutout at 3k rpm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:43:16 -0700
  ...points for a pertronix electronic ignition module but it may >>>> also >>>> be >>>> related to the new plug wires, distributor cap, rotor, coil, plugs or...
• Re: 85 1.9L died on highway, won't start
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 15:09:08 -0500
  ...2) Ignition coil 3) ECU 4) Ignition Control Unit Is there anything else that I'm missing? (I have the Bentley, but it's...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 16:09:38 -0500
  ...The pump only runs during the period that the ECU is receiving pulses from the distributor (and I'm guessing for a second or...
• Re: '89 2.1i digifant cutting out. Really need some help on this one...
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 08:32:30 -0400
  The ignition switch, electrical portion, does wear out and causes intermittent loss of electrical connections. This may be your problem. Changing the switch is...
• Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 23:03:16 -0400
  ...if no spark, pull off >> coil wire at distributor and again crank and look for a spark a few mm to >> ground. if no...
• Re: Valve Adjustment-Help! (and Digijet Timing)
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 23:02:14 -0700
  ...with cyl #1 and then slowly rotated the distributor until hearing a click. The Digijet ignition doesn't have point, can I still do...
• Got skunked yesterday by 2.1L NoStart
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:20:17 -0600
  ...In addition to info from Andy above I'll add > Battery shows 12.58VDC while cranking Tried New Ignition Switch Swapped in known good...
• Re: I-4 conversion general info
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Wed, 28 Oct 2015 00:35:13 -0400
  ...It looks like the distributorless ignition system would require some extra work, though. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia 27.10.2015 o godz. 21...
• Re: 85 Vanagon GL slow starting when engine is warm
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 23:16:28 -0700
  Larry Sounds like the ignition switch is going bad. Gerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Stichweh" <lastic@BELLSOUTH.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: Start/Run/Then No Start
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 22:46:01 +0000
  ...as simple a thing as the distributor harness ground not making good >> contact can make cause no ignition. >> >> >> Scott >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "George Laubach...
• Re: Syncro stutter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:21:28 -0500
  The ignition reset is a key. Your problem is with the O2 sensor circuit. You need to test that the O2 sensor lead is...
• Re: is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Thu, 10 May 2001 22:27:49 -0500
  ...It turned out to be a cracked distributor cap and a $20.00 bill. I drive the van to work every day, 36 mile...
• Re: Gathering consensus 2.1 won't run when hot: tests
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 10:11:58 EDT
  ...from the distributor and connecting it to a grounded spark plug. Then you will know if it truly is an ignition problem, although it...
• Re: Bummer, man--Gross Polluter
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 23 May 2007 16:57:52 -0400
  ...Look for a lean miss fire and/or over advanced ignition timing. > >The NOx is defiantly bad cat. > >Dennis > >-----Original Message----- >From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 11:26:52 -0600
  ...Under normal circumstances there aren't > any sparks available in the engine room, unless of course the > sparking inside the distributor or from the...
• Re: Intermittent hot start problem
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 13 Sep 2015 10:38:05 -1000
  ...and mostly....I don't see that many 'clearly bad' ignition coils.. tho I do believe after firing jillions of times they can get...
• Re: Finger Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 13:20:54 -0500
  ...useful on distributor end as well as sparkplug end and, of course, coil boot. 2. a good experiment would be to park somewhere realy...
• Re: My Digifant Opinion
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 22:44:14 -0700
  ...VW did not integrate the ignition -- Bosch did and VW took this. It is an improvement. There is no vacuum advance, no silly electrical...
• I tuned the 82 and now NO GO, help wanted
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Sat, 25 Sep 1999 19:30:08 -0700
  ...I am thinking I may have damaged the coil wire after replacing the distributor cap and then opening it up several times to adjust...
• Re: Bucking Engine
  Historical mailing list - Bill H.
  Sat, 1 May 2004 09:18:49 -0700
  Changed the spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap, rotor, air filter and fuel filter 13,000 miles ago. I think the O2 sensor...
• Re: CIS Vanagon engine conversion Question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 12:53:49 -0700
  ...There is a very small filter in the fuel line bolt right on the fuel distributor. Eric Robert Keezer wrote: Since I moved back...
• (another) Van Dies, Refuses to start in extreme hot weather.. (very long)
  Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 14:13:30 -0700
  ...i have replaced everything concerning the ignition system except for the idle stabilizer* (and it is bypassed at the moment.) (*yes, the computer, too...
• Re: engine cleaning do's and don'ts?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 12:37:52 -0700
  ...If I go to a coin-op wash, I figure I'll be > > > disconnecting the battery, and bagging the alternator, distributor, > > and > > > ignition coil...
• Re: 1985 Westy Vanagon shutters, dies, and then resurrects... help.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:15:08 -0800
  ...I would also check that the ignition switch is functioning.� Easy to check when you have the engine running, wiggle the wires the ignition...
• re:Type IV timing marks
  Historical mailing list
  8 May 96 00:35:00 -0500
  ...I don't have the part # any more, but it is called "ignition timing scale" or something really close to that. Chances are the...
• Re: THAT slow??? was: Synchro Power?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 12:38:26 -0500
  ...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: 86 Westy Camper w/automatic : list of emergency gear
  Historical mailing list - David Hardy
  Thu, 5 Jan 2012 21:45:55 -0700
  ...fuel pump relay, fuel pump, ECU, hall sender or spare distributor, spare water pump belt, ignition switch (cheap). Those 2 relays in the box...
• '89 Syncro loses power in rain
  Historical mailing list - Victor Wong
  Sun, 08 Jun 1997 11:28:51 +0000
  ...They replaced the distributor and air flow meter (at dealer prices - $$$!!!). For some reason the problem went away for a few weeks, but then...
• Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hogue
  Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:34:42 -0400
  Hey, Do you have the ECU and distributor to make this package complete? The 112hp comes from ECU, different ignition, exhaust, valve diameter and...
• Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
  Historical mailing list - david hardy
  Wed, 3 Apr 2013 15:44:37 -0600
  ...Another good spare to carry is a distributor, since it can also strand you (and also easy to replace). Those are a little pricier...
• Re: Low Top Speed - Help!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 09:02:18 -0800
  ...ve done already: > > 1 changed the entire ignition system (coil, wires, plugs, cap, rotor, and > distributor - was worn) properly set idle and timing. > > 2...
• Digitool saves the day
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 24 Dec 1999 06:25:08 -0800
  ...the coil is being pulsed by the distributor and ignition > module digijet and by the distributor ecu on vanagon digifant. > Fi led indicates the...
• Re: engine cleaning do's and don'ts?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 12:14:28 -0700
  ...If I go to a coin-op wash, I figure I'll be > > disconnecting the battery, and bagging the alternator, distributor, > and > > ignition coil...
• Re: Pigtail needed
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer Rabbitt
  Sat, 12 Dec 2015 22:33:18 -0800
  ...Get to that outer shield wire and with the ignition on check for voltage between it and the chassis. Should be real close to...
• Re: '90 PS fluid flush (long)
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Wade
  Sun, 6 Apr 97 20:38:26 CDT
  ...A quick note here; If you disconnect the coil wire at the distributor, you need to ground it!!!! The voltage going wherever it wants...
• Re: Compression Test
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 10:26:00 -0400
  ...I will remove all sparkplugs and ground the ignition lead from the coil > to the distributor. > > 3. Should I remove the relay for the...
• Re: giving up conversion project
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 18:47:03 -0600
  ...I had transplanted the entire ignition system and AFM, FI system from my 83 Westy and it ran great. The culprit was a bad...
• Engine stumbling, hesitations... again
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 20:48:08 -0600
  ...At various times in the past, I have thought this was due to poor electrical connectors (distributor, idle stabilizer, air flow box, etc), ignition...
• Fwd: 84 Westy Fuel Pump Problem
  Historical mailing list - nirav patel
  Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:49:29 -0500
  ...In order for the pump to run the ECU needs to see the pulses from the distributor turning. Depending on distributor position turning the...
• Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:06:04 -0700
  it's not hard to overlook the distributor ground wire. - a very important wire. On 4/25/2012 2:37 PM, mark drillock wrote...
• Re: 80 Vangon mystery part?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 11:53:36 -0500
  ...I am not sure I would trust many brands of ignition... "Ignitor (sp?)" makes a great one that fits inside the distributor. I've...
• Re: Uncle... '91 won't catch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 14:05:24 -0800
  ...coil, distributor, wires, >>plugs and voltage regulator: now that's what I call an ignition >>system!), I decided to do the final ignition switching...
• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:05:08 -0700
  ...but no kidding....the ground contact inside the relay somehow reached ignition on power ..and all the wires on that circuit started to melt...
• Re: Fixed: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Dec 2014 18:08:34 -0800
  ...more comfortable digging around in the ignition. > And Now I have a new coil, ignition wires, distributor cap and rotor, too. > > The fellow at...
• Disappearing Coolant - Head Lean?
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 15:16:32 -0700
  ...distributor rotor, distributor cap, air filter, oil filter and change the oil with Mobil 1 5W30 synthetic. I also thoroughly wiped down the ignition...
• Re: Fwd: 84 Westy Fuel Pump Problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:16:57 -0700
  ...In order for the pump to run the ECU needs > to see the pulses from the distributor turning. Depending on distributor > position turning the...
• Re: help , video to help diagnose my Westphalia air cool 1993 problem.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 10:00:11 -0700
  Was the distributor turned? I hear a backfire. Timing issue? re: secondary battery. If it's installed under the driver seat... Your fridge relay...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:40:51 -0700
  ...It drives the distributor, but AFAIK, if > > > distributor not installed, it doesn't need to be in any special > > > position in relation to the...
• Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hogue
  Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:20:50 -0400
  ...you have the ECU and distributor to make this package > complete? The 112hp comes from ECU, different ignition, exhaust, > valve diameter and cam grind...
• Re: HELP: Engine stopped
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 7 Jul 2016 15:40:53 -0300
  ...Nicholl" <RNicholl@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote: > >> Centre ignition wire …. you mean from the coil to the distributor? >> >> Start working backwards … is the coil failing...
• Euro-Drive: FIX 85 Volkswagen Vanagon, Surge
  Historical mailing list - "Robert Philp III (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 10:16:02 -0500
  ...Fuel Injection Ignition: Distributor-Breakerless Trans: 4-speed Standard Transaxle Mileage: 150,000 mi VIN: WV2B0252FH050867 Symptoms: Surge Occurs: Always _______________________ CLOSED W/FIX _______________________ After...
• 2.1 won't run when hot
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 19:22:09 -0500
  ...He's been told it's a sensor in the distributor (hall effect is the only one I know of) by one of his...
• Re: Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 4 Apr 2013 10:36:41 -0700
  ...Another good > spare to carry is a > distributor, since it can also strand you (and also easy to replace). > Those are a little > pricier...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 14:28:50 -0700
  ...ECU connection Coolant temp connection AFM connection O2 connection I tried to pull off the distributor connection only to have the plastic disintegrate in...
• Re: on the road, may have a problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 21 Dec 2014 16:48:23 -0700
  ...The engine has had a recent tuneup > (new plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor) and has been running great. The > fuel filter was replaced about...
• Engine misfires?
  Historical mailing list - John J. Clavin
  Mon, 20 May 1996 21:56:25 -0500
  ...Spark plug wires, distributor cap, rotor, and hall generator were replaced about 25000 miles ago; cap and rotor still look good. Ignition coil, FI...
• Re: Adding twin carbs to 1600 aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 18:25:16 +0100
  ...present the engine is completely standard apart from an 009 distributor > with pertronix ignition. I also intend to fabricate a better flowing > exhaust system...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:36:34 -0800
  ...do it by turning the ( or 'a' ) distributors with my fingers >> ..key on. >> and each ignition pulse should make the fuel pump run, and...
• Re: COLD START PROBLEM!!!!!!!!! anyone!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 20:08:40 -0700
  ...but for that, i need a spare distributor..... Ben Dennis Haynes wrote: > Last long shot. Defective distributor pick up or ignition module > causing multiple...