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• Re: VW-HINTS FOR LONG BLOCK PURCHASE FOR A 71 DUAL PORT BUS
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 23:48:02 -0500
  ...Only real problem so far is the distributor drive shaft has too much end-play, it tends to eat distributors. Something I now know...
• 81 Vanagon Type 4 Motor Timing
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Wed, 8 Apr 2020 09:36:58 -0400
  ...me any performance improvement? Also, how do you take the distributor drive shaft out? The Bently does it with a special tool, Tom Wilsons...
• HELP! 2.0L Camshaft Question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 14:10:40 -0800
  ...install the cam. (That is, after I removed the distributor and distributor drive shaft as the timing seemed to be off 180 degrees - I...
• Re: Latest news on No Spark
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Sun, 17 Jun 2001 11:23:24 -0400
  ...Disconnect the center wire to the distributor to be safe. Good Luck and Drive Safely Ken Lewis 86 Crewcab,60 356 http://Neksiwel.20m...
• Re: New adapter plate: DIY Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 14:57:19 -0400
  ...The intermediate shaft drives both the vaccum pump up on the block (Where the distributor is on gas engines) and oil pump on the...
• Re: '82 diesel resurrection death?
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 21:04:29 -0400
  ...This pump is driven by the intermediate shaft and it in-turn drives the oil pump. When the vacuum pump seized, the oil pump...
• Nice folks, or half a dozen people who didn't rip my throat out
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 22:35:19 -0800
  ...On top of that, once I got into trouble removing that pin from the distributor shaft, he offered to help me build a tool...
• Re: Wrap Up: Oil mess on rear hatch after high speed run on freeway
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Wed, 12 Jul 2000 11:19:11 +1000
  ...It was really hard > compared to the new one. > > Can someone tell me if there is a pressurized oil feed to > the distributor shaft...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:08:28 -0800
  ...the top edge of the cylinder head > (distributor side) and the dot on the intermediate shaft lined up with the > mark on the crank...
• RE: Hi Again + 1962 timing help
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 10:32:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Another possible cause of a jumpy spark, might be worn distributor shaft bearings. Pull off the cap and rotor, grab the shaft, and give...
• VW Parts and equipment for sale (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Fri, 13 Dec 1996 12:23:22 -0800 (PST)
  ...oil breather 201 Oil pump body puller 228A Extractor for distributor drive shaft - 12.9 mm. 241A Rear wheel bearing puller for swing axles...
• Re: Nice folks, or half a dozen people who didn't rip my throat out
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 09:06:27 -0800
  ...On top of that, once I got into trouble removing that pin from > the distributor shaft, he offered to help me build a tool...
• Re: Loctite
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Sat, 29 Sep 2018 08:28:50 -0700
  ...mm) bolts Valve cover bolts, water pump bolts, oil pan bolts, drive shaft bolts, rocker arm adjustment nuts, carburetor studs. -65°F - 300°F...
• Re: distributor installation
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 20:28:47 -0700
  ...it stopped right where the seal started to go in the shaft. i can not get it in any further short of hammering it...
• In praise of VW inline fours
  Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:45:44 -0400
  ...As a 5 or 6-cylinder, the intermediate shaft was eliminated, and the distributor became cam driven while the oil pump operated via a...
• Re: Yet another 2 liter question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 22:13:19 -0400
  ...Well, the distributor arrived, complete with points, distributor cap and condenser, but alas, no "O" ring. This item is .49 additional and not included...
• Re: TDC, AC
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 11:08:16 -0800
  ...at 1:2 to the crank and the distributor is driven by the cam shaft.) On a T2/Type IV, you can see the...
• Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 14:23:08 -0500
  ...Another fun item that can cause grief is the distributor drive gear. With the distributor out turning the crank forward can push the gear...
• Re: dont try this at home
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Fri, 26 Nov 1999 13:09:57 -0800
  ...On the other hand it is common practice to heat a gear (the camshaft drive gear for the crank shaft, for instance, or a...
• Re: 81 Vanagon Type 4 Motor Timing
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 09:35:42 -0400
  ...me any > performance improvement? Also, how do you take the distributor drive shaft > out? The Bently does it with a special tool, Tom Wilsons...
• VW tools and 1.9L Engine rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Curt Lewis
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 17:08:41 -0500
  ...Right now I am interested in the piston pin removal tool (#3091), the cylinder sleeve removal tool (#3092) and the distributor drive shaft tool...
• Fwd: power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 21:08:22 -0400
  ...Local, very good parts distributor has a Cardone rebuit long rack for $280. A list member has a good condition used rack for $100...
• Vanagon (& Syncro) Parts Deals!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 10:56:37 -0400
  ...Rear Skid Plate (dealer $587) $139.50 Front Driveshaft (CV axle), 89-up, $299.50 Main Drive Shaft (dealer $1130) $649.50 Oh yeah...
• Re: Hall Sender Removal Tips
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 30 Sep 2006 18:20:42 -0700
  Well, to follow up on my own post...I did cobble together a way to R&R the center shaft on my distributor. I...
• Gear Problems?? 87GL rebuild update
  Historical mailing list - Racer X
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 21:53:59 +0000
  ...with the 'alignment of the shaft'....but I don't know. This 87GL (2-wheel dr) had no drive problems before. Am I going...
• Re: Real time help needed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 28 Mar 2020 18:36:42 -0700
  ...Now turn on the key >>> With a finger, slowly spin the distributor shaft using the rotor. >>> Each 1/4 turn should trigger the fuel...
• Re: oil pressure problem
  Historical mailing list - Arlen & Edie
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 11:11:45 -0700
  ...run, as the distributor is also driven by this shaft. It is driven by a "toothed" pulley. The only thing "driven" by the back...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 23:57:35 -0700
  ...Scott On 10/17/2013 9:43 AM, Stuart MacMillan wrote: > The distributor drive shaft can fall out. It has shims on the bottom...
• Re: VW tools and 1.9L Engine rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 14:34:00 -0800
  ...Right now I am interested in the piston pin removal tool (#3091), the cylinder sleeve removal tool (#3092) and the distributor drive shaft tool...
• Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 23 Dec 2013 01:20:17 -0600
  ...John On 12/23/2013 12:14 AM, Scott Daniel wrote: > was the clamp holding the distributor from rotating loose ? > The direction the shaft...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:31:31 -0700
  ...One thing I may still be confused about, is the intermediate shaft and its' role in things. It drives the distributor, but AFAIK, if...
• Re: Vanagon ?Previa?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:20:02 -0700
  ...The engine is somewhat mid-engine all right...........and there is a drive shaft about 2 feet long or so, runing forward to where...
• Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 22 Dec 2013 22:14:29 -0800
  was the clamp holding the distributor from rotating loose ? The direction the shaft and rotor will try to turn the dist body clockwise ..in...
• Re: 1.8 to 2.0 aba swap
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 30 May 2012 09:16:48 -0700
  ...Doing so meant swapping the distributor shaft drive gear to match the ABA and adding a bushing. Got the parts from the link below...
• Re: rebuilt 2.1 runs like crap - can't figure it out
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 16:59:49 -0400
  ...I think I put the distributor drive shaft in > wrong, but from what I understand, that doesn't matter because you can turn > the...
• Re: Loctite
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Oct 2018 16:16:47 +0000
  ...mm) bolts Valve cover bolts, water pump bolts, oil pan bolts, drive shaft bolts, rocker arm adjustment nuts, carburetor studs. -65°F - 300°F...
• getting started, TDC, hyd. lifters
  Historical mailing list - Eric Baden
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 07:32:29 -0500 (EST)
  ...I suspect it is possible that my distributor drive shaft is 180 degrees off and I'm trying to check with #1 cylinder at...
• Re: Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:28:44 -0500
  ...Pull any plug wire at the plug and put a screw driver in the end, and hold the shaft close to some metal that...
• Re: Ignition points wear
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 21:05:49 -0500
  ...Adjustment intervals on point sets might vary because of bent distributor shafts, distributors running without the spring under the drive or moisture getting into...
• Re: slow pressure buildup [diesel]
  Historical mailing list - Otmar
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 14:15:49 -0700
  ...The gas engines run the oil pump off the distributor shaft so I know the oil pump is turning in them. Yet they still...
• Gerbil engine replacement, part III
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Fri, 05 Jul 1996 23:59:48 -0600
  ...You know, there's this funny looking shoulder on the distributor drive shaft that looks like it would probably move that rod, if'n...
• 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
  ...confused about, is the intermediate shaft and > its' role in things. It drives the distributor, but AFAIK, if > distributor not installed, it doesn't...
• Re: Real time help needed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 28 Mar 2020 19:58:31 -0700
  ...Now turn on the key > > With a finger, slowly spin the distributor shaft using the rotor. > > Each 1/4 turn should trigger the fuel...
• Re: 85 Vanagon with intermittent engine stopping
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 02:00:04 -0700
  ...distributor. There is a roll pin that you need to work with. What I found was a very sticky grease between the shaft and...
• Re: The "syndrome" solutions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 21:47:34 -0500
  ...metal rotor which triggers the Hall sensor is loose from > the distributor shaft. > > Does your Golf has a separate sensor for the ignition timing...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:57:26 -0800
  ...the top edge of the cylinder head > (distributor side) and the dot on the intermediate shaft lined up with the > mark on the crank...
• Re: 81 Aircooled - Replacing Condenser
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Thu, 23 Jul 2020 17:13:33 -0400
  ...to release the timing pinch bolt and spin the distributor. I think my drive shaft is out one tooth but have not dealt with...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:30:29 -0700
  ...confused about, is the intermediate shaft and > > its' role in things. It drives the distributor, but AFAIK, if > > distributor not installed, it doesn't...
• RoadHaus - Incredible Vanagon Reliability Story
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 27 Sep 2003 09:08:18 -0700
  ...Yukon just ate them up - Drive shaft u joint / still had the original 160k mile u joints. - Distributor O ring / may or may not...
• Re: Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 17:55:09 -0400
  ...Pull >any plug wire at the plug and put a screw driver in the end, and hold the >shaft close to some metal that...
• What the ideal wateboxer engine would be like -
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:03:09 -0700
  ...more evolved fuel injection would be nice too ....sequential and 'lost spark' igntio with no distributor is very nice too. ( sounds just like a...
• List of stuff for sale in Vallejo
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 18:49:22 -0700
  ...rod bearings, 8 doweled, new cam timing gear, used distributor brass gear, shimmed distributor drive gear set for type 1. Rebuilt rods, nuts locktighted...
• distributor installation
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 22:22:19 -0400
  ...it stopped right where the seal started to go in the shaft.  i can not get it in any further short of hammering...
• What's wrong with my VW? Friday
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 08:57:14 -0600
  ...The CVs are almost universal on the VW automotive line at the output shafts on transmissions even on front wheel drive cars. The ignition...
• Re: Parts needed to install new engine
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 11:33:49 -0700
  ...New o-ring for distributor shaft. (Might as well, it will leak oil on top of your new engine if you leave the old...
• Re: Real time help needed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 29 Mar 2020 09:22:30 -0700
  ...Now turn on the key > > With a finger, slowly spin the distributor shaft using the rotor. > > Each 1/4 turn should trigger the fuel...
• Re: Removing the axle shafts (was: Towing a Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - a butler
  Sun, 4 Jan 2009 12:32:55 -0600
  ...The van died b/c the distributor smaller gauge to something wire melted to the block shortining it out, no spark. I spent a...
• 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
  ...confused about, is the intermediate shaft and > > > its' role in things. It drives the distributor, but AFAIK, if > > > distributor not installed, it doesn't...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:49:52 -0800
  ...if the distributor drive shaft slides up for any reason .....there are two shims under it that can tilt and jam in the distributor...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:26:44 -0800
  ...distributor is 180 degrees out.� A gasser should start as much as 20 degrees +- of where it should be. David Marshall VW Adventure Driver...