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• Re: ALL AMERICAN MOVIE! Problem solved!!!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 15:31:02 +0200
  As I mentioned in a post somewhere, I found another lead on the movie "American Graffiti", with another name by the Norwegian film distributor...
• Re: Engine Running Rich
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 8 Sep 2001 18:55:18 -0500
  ...I replaced the plugs, wires, fuel pressure regulator, thermostat, > water pump, distributor, rotor, air filter, cleaned the FI ground > wires.............I'm stumped. > help...
• hall sender connector replacement
  Historical mailing list - UWannaDeaL2
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 17:10:58 -0500
  ...the little rubber jack slips onto the side of distributor. also how do I vacation myself off this list - Goin to New Zealand for...
• Re: How long to expect a Cap and Rotor to Last
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 18:34:10 -0400
  ...How long to expect a Cap and Rotor to Last Just out of curiosity, how many miles should I expect the distributor cap and...
• Re: rear backing plate/distributor
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 5 Nov 2006 23:17:53 -0500
  > CPI has the backing plates. > Likely other vendors have them too. CIP1 lists them but has no inventory ("out of stock"). I have them...
• Why gas prices can change so quickly
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:55:32 -0700
  ...My seller makes about 12-15 cents a gallon and is contract-bound to a particular distributor who sets the price at the truck...
• Re: does aux air reg affect idele after warm up 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Tue, 10 May 2016 20:10:34 -0400
  The system was actually smoke tested and no leaks-other than the small one from base of distributor - were found. I will check runners...
• Re: Hall Sender Connector "Loose"
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 22:00:59 -0700
  ...It is still connected to the distributor and to the >wire/plug; and it is functioning. But, is is supposed to be like this...
• Re: Help!! in big trouble with Jetta GLi ignition system
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 17:09:58 -0800
  ...His car is an '86 GLi with the 1.8 l engine and has the knock > sensor system on the distributor instead of advance...
• Re: 87 Wolfsburg persistent hesitation problem (confusing)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:57:44 -0400
  The crazy tach is a symptom of a bad pick up (hall sensor) in the distributor. It could also be caused by bad distributor...
• Re: Carb Conversion Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 08:27:50 -0400
  ...A full centrifugal advance distributor is an option. Do you have an emissions inspection program where you live? If so, this can be another...
• Too much timing advance
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 23:12:33 -0400
  ...So what is the cause and the solution? Replace weak centrifugal advance springs/weights/mechanism? Replace/rebuild distributor? Or??? By the way, many thanks...
• 88 GL Failure to start - the Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 07:35:48 -0500
  ...I tested the new one in place using the distributor wire - and found this. The new coil put out a vigorous blue-white spark...
• Eurovan O-ring, EVC , NVC
  Historical mailing list - Mary K Creasy
  Sat, 28 May 2011 11:22:38 -0400
  Any who know about Eurovans, There is a plastic flange in the Distributor end of the head for coolant. The O-ring seal of...
• 009 Timing
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Oct 1994 01:31:55 -0400
  ...house told me to time it the same as the stock distributor, which in my case equated to 5 degrees ATDC -- not a good...
• Re: (R) VW-1600 Engine-Stripped Point Screw Hole
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lamoreaux
  Tue, 31 Jan 1995 00:24:36 +0000
  > One thing that you could do (It'll be almost as good as new) to salvage > your distributor, using thread inserts. The type that...
• Oil pressure Gauge?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 04 Dec 1995 11:58:27 -0500 (EST)
  ...SAys it used to sit right up around the distributor. any help would be great chuck
• Need timing advice (upright aircooled)
  Historical mailing list - Jacob Shaun Dustin
  Tue, 25 Jun 1996 15:03:02 MST
  Hola, I need some input on where to time a stock upright (1600) engine with a 009 distributor. I know I should run it...
• Re: TDC ?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 20:30:31 PST
  ...TDC >(especially as it relates to being in proper position to install the >distributor driveshaft and adjust valves). >What am I missing ? > >Cheers, Chris > > >
• propane gas fillups
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 20:26:48 -0500
  ...www.propanegas.com/locator it has a state search for dealers/distributors of propane. but you have to give it at least the first...
• Re: winkler diesel conversion kit price?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 22:13:17 EDT
  ...The closest thing you can get is to check out my website at http://www.vanagain.com as I am a distributor of thier...
• Re: [Re: Which cylinder isn't firing??]
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 19:46:28 MST
  ...remove each spark plug ignition wire one by one > from the > distributor cap. The wire which causes the least effect on the engine's...
• Spark Plug Wire Resistance
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 15:15:49 -0400
  Hi Everyone, I was checking the resitance on the wire that goes from the coil to the distributor cap. Mine was 11,500 ohms...
• Re: Speed sensor
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Wed, 28 May 2003 23:55:35 -0500
  ...But, new automobile have DIS (Distributorless Ignition System). Is good. Give mechanic something to confuse customer with. Good evening, Mr. Jorge Fred
• Re: DITRIBUTOR/NO START
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 00:29:30 -0800
  ...I replaced all the parts because of carbon tracking in the > distributor,wires seperating when removed,engine running like crap...if I > reveresed the...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:49:13 -0400
  Hahaha...yes it was for me!!! To try to work with those clamps without them would be utterly painful both mentally and physically. Pascal...
• Re: 88 GL - Failure to start - The Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 08:47:51 -0400
  ...I would recommend getting a rebuilt distributor as doing this job yourself isn't really easy and there may be wear inside the distributor...
• Re: first try = first run = no running anymore
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:17:51 -0500
  ...Here's a photo of my distributor and TDC settings. http://is.gd/aM4Dz And some audio of me cranking the engine with timing...
• Re: White "corrosion" in distributor cap
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 07 Apr 95 15:28:50 CDT
  ...i don't think you can totally avoid the deposits, it's a function of the electric arcing that makes the distributor work. but...
• Re: Oil Filter Worries (and other nuggets...)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 26 Jun 2004 09:34:21 -0400
  ...Most of the reason that the high-tension lead to the distributor is the one that usually gets pulled is that it is easy...
• Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss (second update)
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 28 Nov 2013 11:03:53 -0800
  Years ago I had some intermittent running condition problems with my WBX, and opted to swap in the Hall unit from a Volvo distributor...
• Re: 88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 08:12:12 -0600
  ...88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes > > Most likely you have a bad isle speed control unit. I have also see a bad...
• Re: Intermittant starting problem with 1986 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 17:21:56 +0200
  WD-40 into the distributor??? Seriously?? RSF IMPORTANT!!! In order to reply to me, you must have the word "FISH" somewhere in the subject...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:06:01 -0700
  ...coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement > This is probably a stupid question but are there advantages to using the > spring clamps as opposed...
• Re: Help with van bucking and spitting
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 16:31:42 -0400
  ...The first thing that came to mind is the circuitry under the distributor. There exsists some wires whose insulation become crumbly. Easy to verify...
• 050 Distributor Update
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Jun 1995 20:33:37 -0700 (PDT)
  Hi, I put the 050 in the bus today. Works pretty good. Seems like the bus pulls a little better, but its hard to...
• Desperately seeking mechanical Vac-Advance
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Feb 95 13:01:30 EST
  Has anyone changed their Vacuum Advance on the Distributor to a mechanical one as St. Muir suggests? If so, where can I procure one...
• Re: compression & advance
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 17:07:57 -0400
  ...This if for Hall effect > distributor. Don't know about points. Tom, Yeah, but that's for you California guys to cut down on...
• Re: vanagon.com writing contest
  Historical mailing list - JBrian65
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 18:59:59 EST
  i just wanted to say that i ordered a new python afm from a reputable distributor. has anyone had any recent experience with this...
• Re: Ken et al... Has anyone discussed a Fiamma bike carrier group d...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 10:08:32 EST
  I have a friend that is a distributor for Fiamma. Is there enough interest in these racks for a group purchase? Please pmail me...
• Re: Mark vs. the Distributor - Chapter 1(was "Driving dog" pin removal)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 08:44:32 -0800
  You guys just don't understand. It's no longer about what is the correct procedure, in true blind pig headedness it's now...
• Re: distributor drive shaft installation
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 10:27:49 -0400
  On Sun, 18 Apr 2004, Mark Seifert wrote: > This is a 2.1. I dont think the #3 is slightly retarded. But why did...
• Re: Electrical ground locations
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 18:27:56 -0500
  ...Also ground point at the (plastic) oil breather tower mounting pad, just to right of the distributor. (Why didn't they just use the...
• Re: dwell
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Sun, 14 May 2000 05:51:36 -0400
  ...It is no longer adjustable but through software it is possible in distributorless ignitions, but no the service tech cannot do so. Dwell is...
• Vanagon MPG
  Historical mailing list - Danny
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 09:24:58 -0700
  ...I checked my engine out and found the distributor was loose and had turned an 1/8" or so. I knew this because when...
• '71 Westy won't start
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Jul 1996 22:24:53 -0400
  ...ignition, I do get spark from coil to center distributor and also from distributor to spark plugs. Also, I checked my fuel pump and...
• Re: window tint, simple green
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Feb 95 14:38:47 PST
  ...Works great as an engine cleaner - spray it on a warm (not hot) engine, let it sit for a bit, make sure your distributor...
• EV Fuel Line Leak Warning......
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Dec 1997 18:34:53 -0500
  ...There, to my surprise, was fuel dripping onto the distributor....not a good situation. The culprit - the "press-on" fuel line clamps that VW...
• Re: [T2] Cleaning engine parts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Dwyer
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 17:05:56 -0700
  ...Do not linger too long on the distributor cap, or cover with a baggy and rubber band. Let the engine cool some before starting...
• Re: Mystery Electrical Trouble
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 22:09:18 -0400
  ...OK > >Hall sender unit test: (in bottom of distributor) OK > >Control unit test(EC, ECU): OK > >However the problem still occurs as it has...
• Re: What's wrong with my VW? Friday
  Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 22:15:32 -0500
  ...fuel tracks that can leak since > the fuel pressure is constant. > Distributors wear the bearings, gears, cams and advance springs rust or > just get...
• 85 westi still wiff a prooblamo
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 3 May 2004 21:13:59 -0400
  ...replaced 2 pushrods adjusted timing after swapping out distributor (plastic push on connector on distributor was cracked in half) but still worked fine timing...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:48:47 -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: Strange vacuum leaks 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Apr 2016 09:37:33 -0400
  Why is the mechanic smoke testing the crankcase? Anyway, there is a seal on the body of the distributor. It is likely shot but...
• Removed Distributor Cap, Now Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:33:32 -0400
  ...I took my distributor cap off to check and clean. After I replaced it, the van wouldn't start. I'm thinking I disturbed...
• Re: Weber setup on a '73 bus...
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 27 Sep 1995 09:07:17 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Having a vacuum canister on your distributor is not going to rob you of power! -David ============================================================================ David Schwarze '73 VW Safare Custom Camper (Da...
• Re: [T2] Not breathing right
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 20 May 2001 20:15:21 -0700
  ...2 #s at idle at the throttle body > and 6-7 #s at the distributor/ air distributor port. Shouldn't my > idle vacumn be...
• Re: 88 Vanagon Rotor Replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 23:13:43 -0800
  ...88 Vanagon Rotor Replacement My 88 Westy has a very burnt distributor cap (inside) and the rotor doesn't look much better. Replacing the...
• Re: cutting out and sparking coil
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 08:14:00 -0700
  ...sparks coming out of the rubber boot on the coil to distributor wire. This >>>morning on start up just before it got light I...
• Re: Waxoyl equivalents?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Humphrey
  Thu, 1 Dec 1994 11:42:29 -0500 (EST)
  ...is a half gallon) I just got a price from one distributor here in Pittsburgh of $43.07/gallon, and $8.88/11oz. spray...