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• Re: Dead Vanagon....please help!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 20:35:10 -0500
  ...Check for vacuum leaks-none >apparent. >Newer-Plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor. >Newer-Fuel pump (unrelated) and fuel filter. >Newer-Coil (DPO) > >Plugs...
• Feeling a little sluggish
  Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 07:56:51 -0400
  ...I also reconnected some vacuum hoses that had been capped off for reasons unknown. This neither helped nor hurt the situation as best as...
• Re: Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Norm - RoweBoat
  Mon, 3 May 2004 08:11:57 -0700
  ...During the tune up, the spark plugs, the rotor and the distributor cap were changed. When I quit the garage one week ago, I...
• Re: Vanagon won't start help
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 09:50:49 -0400
  ...I can only assume that the gas is getting to the engine. > After investigation, I decided to replace the points and distributor cap > due...
• Re: Miss at idle?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 May 2016 17:13:16 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Where to start? > > Distributor cap and rotor, plugs are < 500 miles old. > > Wires are < 1 year old (Bosch from Van...
• Re: Intermittent miss on one cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 19:20:07 -0400
  ...I replaced the plugs and distributor cap with no > > change. The wires are new at 10K miles. The spark seems to be very > strong...
• Re: No injector spray pattern
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:28:46 -0500
  ...As per Ken Wilford, I'm going to swap the distributor and > see if the hall sensor is the issue since it's the...
• Re: Vanagon minds lend me your ears?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 17 May 2009 10:25:44 -0500
  ...I am not the most experienced mechanic...BY FAR, but my first thought was to check the distributor, cap, and rotor for signs of...
• 87 Help AGAIN
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 16:36:41 -0800
  ...coolant sensor for FI, O2 sensor, air intake sensor, air intake boot, ignition coil, rotor, distributor cap, plug wires, vacuum lines, fuel pump, fuel...
• Re: Intermittent poor performance at light throttle ('84 1.9L automatic transmission)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 27 May 2011 10:35:39 -0700
  ...Also recently changed rotor and distributor cap and made >> sure >> there was no corrosion at connection between spark plugs and plug >> wires. >> Timing is...
• Re: Non-stock ignition coils/plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:09:36 -0500
  ...The later coil and distributor cap use a post for the connection. Most after market wires sets will work on both the post and...
• Re: (another) Van Dies, Refuses to start in extreme hot weather.. (very long)
  Historical mailing list - Pablo Bonilla
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 19:31:03 -0600
  ...new distributor, too , mebbe i got a crappy one) the spark fails to emit from the coil. also has new rotor, plugs, cap, and...
• Fwd: [WetWesties] Hall Sender Broken, Puget Sound Area
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 28 May 2011 07:30:01 -0700
  ...wetwesties@yahoogroups.com Help....I accidentally broke the hall sensor during a recent cap and rotor change I was doing on my 87 Westy...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Feb 2016 21:21:03 -0500
  ...looks. > > Bosch distributor caps and rotors.. > i carry good spares ..but those last practically indefinitely. > > for example...every 1.9 waterboxer distributor has a...
• Still Running like Crap: Episode IV - A New Hope
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:06:26 -0400
  ...Today, as suggested, I replaced the coolant sensor, coil, plastic vacuum line, distributor cap and rotor and new aircraft clip on that wire next...
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 01:25:59 -0400
  ...No A/C. > >> > >>> Fouled plug(s), or bad wires or bad distributor cap? > >> Plugs are clean, wires seem to be peachy, dizzy cap is...
• Re: occasional hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 23 Dec 2017 09:43:44 -0800
  ...mind is the TPS, I will check that. - I have spare distributor cap and rotor, but only 7K miles on the existing ones. - I...
• Re: sudden failure to fire
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 30 Aug 2006 13:37:11 -0700
  ...no sign of fuel pump problems. >> >> c) Spark string at the distributor cap (but terminals inside >> have heavy black deposits - I scraped them off...
• Gerbil engine replacement, part III
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Fri, 05 Jul 1996 23:59:48 -0600
  This morning started with the intention of putting on the fuel pump, generator stand, and distributor before breaking for lunch. As with everything else...
• Re: No injector spray pattern
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:25:33 -0700
  ...Pull the cap as the first step, note rotor angle, > return to same position when done. > > Mark > > Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >> hi Michael, >> I...
• Re: Digifant problem update
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 18:36:58 -0500
  ...are OK.....Pass > > Switch distributor/hall sensor..........same result...........runs ok until warm and then struggles and dies. > > switched cap and rotor and ignition...
• Re: Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 15:17:03 -0800
  ...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: advice on new propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 16:03:25 -0400
  ...So I then asked about the drying procedure, which one local > distributor, who said that they don't service small tanks, said was > unnecessary...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 03:42:55 -0400
  ...separate ignition module and the distributor has conventional centrifugal and vacuum advance/retard mechanisms. In its fuel injection capacity it calculates the mass of...
• Re: 85 Vangon revs drops, revs drops, revs drops, and then dies after a few minutes of this cycle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:30:48 -0600
  ...Before the trip I had a complete tune up, plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor, even a new mass air flow meter. > > I changed...
• Reliability over one year
  Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 10:54:00 -0700
  ...New plugs, distributor cap, rotor, and wires New O2 sensor Cleaned all grounds Set timing New drive belts New rear CV boots Changed transmission...
• Re: Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and bur ning gas in m�xico
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 12:57:17 -0800
  ...connections and where it goes onto, as well as > cleaning the distributor cap. > > i do apologize but i need to ask for your patience...
• Re: '88 stalls when cold
  Historical mailing list - W.R. Transue
  Fri, 16 Aug 96 15:17:57 -0500
  ...and in the distributor cap). My '87 all of a sudden stalls when cold and on start up. Needs a bit of gas and...
• Re: HELP! Anthony's oil psi question!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 02:47:53 EDT
  ...The easy check of the .15 switch is to dissable your ignition ( unplug the connector on the side of the distributor ), turn on your...
• Bucking and Hesitation FIXED ... Thanks Listees
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 17:30:40 -0800
  ...I also replaced the distributor cap and rotor with new spare parts and changed the oil. Unfortunately I noticed some blue droplets from the...
• Re: 85 1.9 failed smog
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 9 Jun 2004 10:42:07 -0700
  ...4 spark plugs - 4 injectors - new set of plug wires - distributor rotor and cap - set timing - set valves - adjusted fuel-air mixture on AFM...
• Crazy intermittant rich running finally solved!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 07:59:44 -0500
  ...New AFM, distributor, cap, rotor, plug wires, plugs, filters, ground strap, and temp sensors. However after the new engine was installed the van would...
• Re: Garcia's Ghost doesn't like gettin' high.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:19:17 -0700
  ...I only use bosch distributor caps and rotors. many people and professional shops don't even know the felt pad under the rotor in...
• Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 17:49:26 -0600
  ...I have a 2.1 Boston Engine installed in MAR 2008 New AFM New Idle Control Unit New 02 sensor New Distributor and Hall...
• Help Needed: 88 Westy running rich and missing
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 17:12:35 -0700
  ...He stopped at a shop and got new plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor replaced thinking it was the problem. He also replaced the temp2...
• Re: Subject: Re: Used Van Need help
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 22:22:05 -0700
  ...already had new wire set, plugs, dist cap > & rotor, removed and cleaned distributor, found little spring under > distributor missing (had one, installed it). > #8...
• Re: Still having starting problems.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 21:19:48 -0500
  ...Set your timing to 7.5 degrees and see if you have vacuum at the canister on the distributor. What you're describing can...
• Billy Bones Returns
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 08:22:56 -0500
  ...I pulled the distributor cap, etc. - no water anyplace. Symptoms - he starts fine, then after about a minute (whether the engine is warm or...
• Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:00:20 -0700
  ...valve 1 accelerator cable 1 set of contact breaker points 1 distributor cap, rotor arm 2 vee belts exhaust mounting loops 1 ignition coil...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 12:22:27 -0500
  ...standard shift place van in neutral and ebrake IT // Remove your distributor cap and turn the V notch to the coresponding top dead center...
• Re: Tune Up Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jul 1997 03:43:49 EDT
  ...I >plan >to: > >Replace oil and filter >Replace air filter >Replace distributor & cap >Replace plugs (Bentley says to gap these at .028, Autolite says...
• Trouble starting after sitting awhile?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:56:16 -0500
  ...timing, rotor condition & cap. She has all new fuel lines, new fuel pump, fuel regulator, spark plug wires, rotor & distributor all new, but they...
• Re: PETRONIX MELTDOWN
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 12:36:00 -0800
  ...I opened the distributor cap for a quick > inspection > and voila, the reak of melted electrical components and plastic. My > Petronix pointless ignition is...
• Re: Disappearing Coolant - Head Lean?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 09:15:37 -0500
  ...I proceed to a complete tune up including changing the spark plugs, distributor rotor, distributor cap, air filter, oil filter and change the oil...
• Re: Bummer, man--Gross Polluter
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 23 May 2007 15:33:26 -0700
  ...engine has been misfiring for that time, too...) > > > >New distributor, hall sender, wires, plugs, cap, rotor, hall control, > coil > >checks good. No vacuum leaks...
• 1.9ltr vanagon timing help needed.
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:07:15 -0400
  ...Distributor cap, rotor and plugs have been changed. I have looked at all the information on timing for the 1.9 starting with the...
• Re: FS: '88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 16:51:32 -0500
  ...headlight upgrade >>> Belts replaced >>> Oxygen sensor replaced >>> Hatch struts replaced >>> New Distributor cap and Rotor >>> New ignition wires >>> Pedal pads replaced >>> Fuel Filter replaced...
• Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:57:48 -0700
  ...to > set ! > > > ELIMINATES re-occurring COSTLY Vanagon issues - > > > NO Distributor to fail - No Cap or Rotor either > > > NO Coolant Leaking Head Gaskets or Expensive...
• 1989 syncro or sale
  Historical mailing list - michael osweiler
  Sun, 20 Sep 1998 09:08:55 -0500
  ...The water pump, belts, distributor cap, spark plug wires, and air filter were all replaced in the last three months. There is some rust...
• Sudden Loss of Power
  Historical mailing list - david evans
  Thu, 20 Apr 2006 08:06:21 -0700
  ...the fuel filter -replaced throttle switch -replaced the rotor -replaced the distributor cap -replaced the muffler On my (now quiet) drive home, driving up...
• Still Running like Crap: Episode IV - A New Hope
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:11:33 -0400
  ...Today, as suggested, I replaced the coolant sensor, coil, plastic vacuum line, distributor cap and rotor and new aircraft clip on that wire next...
• No injector spray pattern
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:58:03 -0400
  ...As per Ken Wilford, I'm going to swap the distributor and see if the hall sensor is the issue since it's the...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:07:26 -0700
  ...switch >> Distributor, cap/rotor, tension lead to/from coil. >> fuel pump >> alt/water pump belt >> coil >> wires/tape/various connectors etc. >> gasket material >> >> I...
• Re: rebuilt 2.1 runs like crap - can't figure it out
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 11:15:58 -0500
  ...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: bucking on deceleration...one problem after another
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 13:17:43 -0400
  ...I did this by idling the engine and removing one wire from the distributor cap at a time and then replacing it (someone may...
• Re: vanagon syndrome week Thanks, and the winning answer
  Historical mailing list - Adrian
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 14:39:51 -0600
  ...I have given her a tune up(spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, and rotor) but it does the same thing. Someone mentioned in the...
• (F) No Van content, Re: Interesting item on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 15:39:45 -0800
  ...Also, I just picked up an original Porsche 912 cast iron distributor with TIGHT shaft, original chocolate brown cap and rotor. I paid 10...
• Re: burned rotor and temp II ques. 90gl
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 18 Feb 2001 14:46:18 -0500
  ...the first time it was a aftermarket rotor and cap > this time it is a bosch cap and rotor. however, this time it is...
• Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 04:44:45 -0600
  ...Spark knock under load _Action:_ Tune up - New plugs, rotor finger, distributor cap, air filter (Small Car Parts, B'ham, AL) re-set timing...
• Water Pump // Alternator Belt problem
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Sat, 24 May 2008 21:50:41 -0400
  ...I changed the spark plugs, rotor, distributor cap, fuel filter, air filter, oil and oil filter, and flushed the power steering, brake and clutch...