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• Re: Unleaded Regular or Unleaded Premium?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 22:53:40 -0800
  ...Thanks for the very >informative post, David. > >-Dana- > >David Marshall wrote: >... >> all done using a 1982 Rabbit Distributor with vacuum advance and vacuum >> retard...
• Re: Engine still not start!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 6 May 2002 09:20:04 -0400
  ...all 4 injectors fire at same time as they should.) * distributor cap, rotor and plug wire are new. get's good blue spark at...
• Re: Losing power...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 21 Sep 2005 23:11:28 -0400
  ...Assuming that the loose hall sender connection was the problem, the following day I wrapped 14 gauge wire around the distributor to immobilize the...
• Re: VW Trends and Eurospec
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 09:14:29 EST
  ...There is the possibility that Eurospec is doing business only with a few select distributors. They may be keeping a low profile for reasons...
• Re: Vanagon Stalls Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:55:22 +0000
  ...are firing.   No smell of gas.I have a spare distributor.   Existing distributor has a very loose wiring socket, and some plastic bits inside...
• leaky EGR valve (air cooled Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:39:47 -0500
  ...Remove EGR valve from air distributor and seal the hole closed with a gasket and metal plate. Have any of you found the EGR...
• Re: Engine died, ecu quick look
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 29 Mar 2020 21:36:13 -0400
  ...But what I’m > left with is hall sensor and ecu. > Pull the distributor connector. Two outside pins should have 12V and ground; and...
• low torque
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 19:39:17 -0400
  ...about 2100 rpm then it takes off with lots of pep. distributor has been oiled regularly and the idle position switch is working properly...
• *** Needed, source for metric hose ***
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Jun 1995 18:10:28 -0400
  As the title implies, I am looking for a distributor, a shop, or a manufacturer who carries metric size hose, for applications on my...
• macklow's accel problem
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 15 Jul 94 17:22:57 CDT
  i did find one slightly related bulletin, and it made me think about my rotor and distributor cap: i have to replace them about...
• Timing Type IV w/009
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 May 1996 10:07:52 -0500 (CDT)
  Does anyone know where the timing should be set on the following engines? Both have been fitted with an 009 distributor. Stock '73 with...
• Re: Emisson Control unit question
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 13:33:48 -0400
  ...From that point on the ECU runs the pump whenever it >see pulses from the hall unit in the distributor.
• Re: 85 misses when wet
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 09:15:53 -0400
  ...My money is on the spark plug wires or distributor cap. Very common. David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Diesel Westfalia '94 Honda Civic Si -- For...
• 2.1 idle adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 07:36:07 -0700
  ...What should it idle at and how do I adjust it? I've recently replaced the coil, distributor cap and rotor, plugs, wires, air...
• Optima Battery warning
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 16 May 2006 17:23:50 -0400
  ...I bought an Optima Blue Top from a local distributor and, as the batteries do not fit in their original state, asked them to...
• Re: Hall Sender question
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sat, 5 May 2007 19:53:06 -0400
  ...on the coil wire, not the spark plug wires, as the distributor isn't turning while you do it. My problem was on the...
• Engine turns - Fails to start - Trouble Shooting
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 10:36:48 -0500
  ...Pull the distributor wire, crank the engine, hold the distributor wire 1/8 in from the engine block or other ground point - you should...
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Jan 2007 14:10:58 -0500
  ...Make sure the vacuum retard on the distributor is working to reduce the timing during part load to reduce the peak flame temperatures. Pinging...
• Re: Mark vs. the Distributor - Chapter 1(was "Driving dog" pin removal)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 16:33:28 -0800
  ...Was I clear that the distributor design in the Digifant design is quite different than TCI-H? Also, the replacement Hall Sender does come...
• Re: MPG Question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 17:07:25 -0800
  ...new fuel injectors, new plugs, > new plug > wires, new distributor cap, new O2 sensor, new Temp II sensor, > set timing, > set CO mixture, set...
• Replacement engine running rich, FILTHY RICH!
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:55:13 -0400
  ...I checked the connectors to the distributor (again). 6. Do you think the triggers in the distributor (for the FI) could make it run...
• Re: timing tyro
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 00:35:29 EST
  ...If I rotate the distributor >clockwise, the marks appear to move back toward where they should be, >but= > >before they get to the line...
• Re: license plate lights
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 23:45:03 -0500
  ...Once you get them all rewired, spray some distributor sealer or other protector on them. The distributor cap/plug sealer I have is some...
• 1.9 - not starting
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
  Mon, 11 Feb 2019 10:22:35 -0500
  ...The distributor was loose, as I could twist with ease. Also, the temp 2 sensor wiring connector/plug is nowhere to be found (see...
• Surging idle on '87 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 8 Oct 2014 21:37:09 -0700
  ...Been tuned up, new hall sensor and distributor too. Says idle stabilizer hums like it should. He may have messed up the throttle body...
• Re: 009 Timing
  Historical mailing list - Richard Kurtz
  Sat, 15 Oct 1994 07:05:26 -0500
  ...A parts house told me to time it the same as the stock distributor, which in : my case equated to 5 degrees ATDC -- not...
• Re: Passed Smog Test! (one more question)
  Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
  Thu, 08 Feb 1996 07:55:30 -0500
  ...How do they know if you have non-standard distributor or something? Is their list actually more specific than this?
• DISTRUBUTOR FOR 91 CARAT VANAGON NEEDED
  Historical mailing list - John Matchett
  Thu, 23 Jan 1997 12:51:49 -0500
  I need a distributor for a 91 vanagon carat....mine has bad bushings which is causing it to miss most of the time on...
• Mirror Glass
  Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
  Sat, 04 Jan 1997 15:46:26 -0800
  ...They provide replacement glass for just about everything and will send you to their local distributor or ship directly to you (if you whine...
• Dizzie swap
  Historical mailing list - John Andersen
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 18:11:42 -0800
  Does any know if the distributor from an 83.5 wasserbox is a direct replacement for an 81 Cal version. They look the same...
• intake air for cis van
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 17:01:17 -0400
  ...Nearing completion on the Westy, and looking for suggestions for the run between the fuel distributor and the throttle body. David Marshall's page...
• Re; R & I window mouldings
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 3 May 2000 08:04:55 -0500
  ...The instllation requires a window moulding tool that is available through Snap-on, or any other tool distributor. Load the moulding groove up with...
• Compression Test Question
  Historical mailing list - Ronald D Maxseiner
  Thu, 28 Nov 2002 15:50:09 -0500
  ...It says to ground the center lead of the distributor. How should this be done? A jumper of some sort? Is there some good...
• No spark
  Historical mailing list - Sidney White
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 20:49:54 EDT
  ...Replaced distributor with good? hall sensor-mine was bad. I know to retest the replacement hall sensor but until tomorrow What else can be...
• Re: Plastic bag over distributor..
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Sun, 12 Nov 1995 14:06:28 -0500 (EST)
  ...My '90 has a black plastic bag that is designed to fit over > the distributor, and ignition leads. It has elastic at the bottom...
• Re: 2.1L into '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
  Wed, 5 Mar 1997 07:56:08 -0500
  ...You need to replace the 2.1 distributor with the one from the 1.9 (no wiring changes). If you can get the coolant...
• Re: Rebuilding a distributor.
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 17:02:29 EST
  ...Driving the shaft out of the distributor body was even worse. Now, after replacing the hall sender, driving the shaft back in is impossible...
• Re: Dead Sparking Plug!
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:39:10 -0500
  ...First looked at the distributor - near new. Next tested the lead by running the engine and putting a strobe on it. totally dead. Pulled...
• Re: testing Hall sender
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:59:37 -0500
  ...For an easier/safer method use one of > these > http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=4445 > > The distributors connector is too...
• Re: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 06:32:50 -0500
  ...I wiped the inside of the >> distributor cap with a dry cloth. No change. >>
• Re: Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Fri, 5 Apr 2013 23:15:13 -0500
  ...system part that needs to stay wet, fuel pumps, injectors, fuel distributors (CIS system), pressure regulators, etc! Howard Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Spare Fuel Pump...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 10:44:16 -0700
  ...I was wondering though, why can't I swap the 2.1 harness, ecu and distributor in, too? I know the cooling system must...
• Dist Driveshaft Installation ?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 18:26:26 -0800 (PST)
  ...if you install your distributor driveshaft 180 degrees out, can you simply change the placement of your spark plug wires (on the dist cap...
• Re: Compufire cool distributors and BTO Music
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 19:08:17 -0500
  I am waiting for answer from Compufire, but in the meantime, check their home page out. Great music!! http://www.compufire.com HK PS...
• Re: hall-effect part
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 11:19:45 -0700
  If you're refering to the "module" in the distributor, yes, it's available on the aftermarket. But you're not going to like...
• Re: AFM issues
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 11:00:29 -0400
  ...Be >careful using it near the altenator ,sparkplugs, and distributor, as there >are sparks present in these areas
• coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 9 Feb 2008 20:51:19 -0500
  Mine broke when I tried to replace the hoses : ( Not terribly surprised though. My BD catalog shows them for $35, but the website says...
• Re: major problem or minor faux pas?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 11:17:16 -0600
  ...The distributor shaft sheared, and it was not obvious, but it got out of time and wouldn't start, backfired, and afterfired a lot...
• Re: What is this connector for?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 16:22:32 -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: rattle INSIDE engine
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 11:10:30 -0400
  ...Is there anything in there > that can get loose and rattle? > My other guess would be the distributor drive. Is there supposed to be...
• 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...
• Re: I'm giving up!
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 20:12:04 -0400
  Have you checked the Hall detector in the distributor and the cable that runs from the distributor to the ignition control module. I have...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:20:16 -0800
  perhaps a Tiico engine is differnt, but on all other VW engines, it's not possible to put the distributor in 180 out, but...
• Re: [vanagon] TIICO. Exhaust solved, now timing.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 11:09:51 -0700
  ...As long as the distributor rotor is lined up with the notch on the distributor when the engine is at TDC you are done...
• Re: Bosch 009 on T4?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Apr 1996 11:59:34 -0400
  ...I can't get the right setup for the distributor. Number 2 and number 4 cylinders are not firing. I have checked the intake...
• No spark, what to do
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 3 Feb 2019 21:50:24 -0800
  ...If yes, where it should come from? Or is it something to do with the distributor? Anyone wants to lead my hands? God bless...
• Re: Distributor Cap and Rotor, Leads, Timing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Sep 2017 05:17:02 +0000
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• Re: Coolant hose leak between long pipe & bottom of T Stack
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:42:55 -0400
  ...1 cooling system is the 'coolant distribution >tower' ..... >or just 'coolant distributor ' .......hidden behind firewall on right side. Right. If you look at it...
• Re: Alternatives to the 009 distributor
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Apr 1995 00:22:46 -0400
  I have a 71 1600DP and I had a dual diaphragm but someone noticed by new registration sticker (i'm in Cali) and stole...
• SA grill availability in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 12:34:58 -0500
  ...Does anyone know of a Canadian distributor for the South African grill kit, or just the South African grill on it's own? If...