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Re: Tiico won't start
Historical mailing list - Will Pierson
Thu, 7 Mar 2002 10:01:09 -0500
...As the engine reved it would pee coolant on the distributor. This was hard to see as the engine would not start or if...
Re: '90 GL dying at idle
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:04:01 -0400
...Hall Sender in distributor is getting flakey. 4. Bad wire. You can check the ECU problem if you have a known good ECU to...
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Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 26 May 2017 12:52:13 -0500
...This morning I found the distributer clamp loose letting the distributor move. I thought setting the timing with my strobe and tightening the clamp...
Re: Last chance! (was: need assistance)
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Wed, 24 Jun 1998 17:27:19 EDT
...There should be a small hotch in the top of the distributor body close to the #1 position. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis...
vanagon stalling after warm up
Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
Tue, 23 Mar 1999 10:11:35 EST
so far the mechanic has put in a new distributor cap & rotor, new afm, new fuel pump/filter, and this problem still occurs after...
Vacuum Advance/retard Dist. connections?
Historical mailing list - David
Fri, 5 May 2000 09:24:31 -0400
I have been told that I have a Vacuum advance/retard distributor on my engine which was used on the 76 Bus and some...
vacuum advance/retard control unit
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Mon, 2 Oct 2000 22:14:28 -0400
...He said that if I disconnect the vacuum hose from the throttle valve that runs to the vacuum unit on the distributor, and suck...
Re: Wet weather power loss
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Fri, 6 Apr 2001 20:12:54 -0500
...plugs ) Spray some LPS, or WD-40 inside the cap and distributor, and on the outside of the coil. Now see what happens. Mine...
Re: Emisson Control unit question
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 11 Jun 2003 15:13:50 -0400
...That's assuming you have an aircooled -- the watercooled ECUs look for the Hall sensor pulses from the distributor. Cheaper and safer. david -- David...
Re: 81 won't start in Colorado
Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
Sun, 16 Feb 2003 21:35:43 -0500
...We have put a new(er) distributor cap on. > > Can we try to prime the van by adding a little gas in the air...
Re: radio whine - success, failure, success
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:20:56 -0400
At 07:49 PM 4/13/2011, Richard Koerner wrote: >Hmm-mm, my 85 has the grounded "can" around the distributor, >too. Makes it...
Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Tue, 14 Sep 2004 19:11:23 -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: Dead Sparking Plug!
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Sun, 13 Jan 2013 23:31:37 -0800
...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: No start, no spark
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:38:30 -0400
...Candidates are the Hall-effect generator in the distributor, the connector at the distributor, the ECU, the coil and the various wiring and connections...
Re: Tach/Dwell Meter Usage Question?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
Sat, 9 Mar 2002 10:24:57 -0500
...No availability information without calling them with info on my distributor. Regards Jeff Strickrott 82 Federal Westy (Miami, FL) Don Hundt wrote: > Hey Jeff...
Re: Travel necessities
Historical mailing list - mike
Thu, 25 Apr 2002 13:47:06 -0700
New engine, new belts, new hoses, new alternator, new starter, distributor cap, rotor, plugs and wires, new injection plumbing. Tape, electrical and duct. I...
Re: Billy Bones Update - puzzled!
Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
Sat, 6 Mar 2004 18:58:58 -0600
...My distributor cap and rotor are new (no points). My plug wires are new (Bosch). I had to go to the store a few...
Re: ECU: burned parts. PICS (Jetta Engine in Vanagon)
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 14 Sep 2014 09:43:28 -0700
...On 9/14/14, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > A private email inadvertently reminded me of the 3 hall wires from > distributor connector...
Re: Random Instant Shutdown
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:56:42 -0700
...Mark Ken Wilford wrote: > Sounds like the way my van behaved when the Hall Sensor in the > distributor went bad. I could restart it...
Re: Hall Sender Connector "Loose"
Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
Mon, 12 Oct 1998 13:12:12 -0700
>| Unfortunately, I don't have a source for just the Black connector ON the >| distributor without having to order the whole Hall Unit If...
Re: Wanted Koni Shocks for my 87 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jim A
Sun, 16 Jul 2000 08:22:34 -0700
Well, you might try <http://www.koni.com> for the out of US distributors and <http:///www.koni-na.com> for the US connection...
Shady Boy awnings
Historical mailing list - PSavage
Sat, 22 Jul 2000 13:53:21 -0700
...from a distributor in San Jose. Anybody know anything about these Lazy Boys? Phaedra '85 Westy-Wolf "Hester"
Re: Day 4 (west to east)
Historical mailing list - John Brush
Thu, 11 Jul 2002 12:43:04 -0400
...I was put in touch with him by >the local distributor, who is a client of mine. The fuel tech tells me >that the...
009 parts question
Historical mailing list - Paul Wies
Sat, 24 May 2003 21:17:50 EDT
...But, the cap, rotor, points, and condenser are all for the correct 82 distributor. The 009 uses totally different parts. Obviously the current setup...
Re: hall sender in the audi 4000 same as vanagon 83-85 237-011-050 ??
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Wed, 16 Nov 2005 00:26:59 EST
...Of course, you will have to mount it to the distributor plate and wire it to the connector. George
Re: The coninuing distributer saga - LOOONG
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 1 May 2010 16:08:21 -0700
...It occurred to me I'll bet they installed the new injectors, changed the vacuum and installed the new distributor at one time. If...
Ignition Failures
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Mon, 3 Feb 2014 21:17:48 -0600
...I happened to have another distributor handy with a good hall sender - so Installed it in Ol' Red. Fired right up it did. Decided...
Re: still cranks, won't start
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 2 Mar 2010 08:33:02 -0500
...We have new hall senders for $125 or if you want to get a whole "rebuilt" aka new distributor we have them for $275...
Re: 87 GL wont start and run
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Tue, 9 Feb 1999 22:57:35 EST
...The notch on the distributor's body points to #1. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab;60 T-5...
Re: Bus Depot's Service, long complaint
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sat, 23 Aug 2003 09:30:01 -0700
...This wouldn't be the first time that even an established distributor put the wrong part in the wrong bin. After all they have...
Re: 85 1.9L died on highway, won't start
Historical mailing list - Vince S
Sat, 11 Sep 2004 13:37:34 -0700
...1) Carefully dismentle the distributor and visually check the rotor that is is not somehow broken. 2) Check the distributor cap and pay special...
Re: 81 Aircooled - Replacing Condenser
Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
Tue, 21 Jul 2020 21:44:08 -0400
...Removed the old one and found the rectangular block that fits in > the rectangular hole in the distributor is all cut up. The new...
Re: Dead Cylinder -91 Carat - 2.1 L WBX
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 15 Oct 2014 15:41:47 -0600
...Using my ECU Monitor, the ignition path is good to the > distributor. From the distributor to the plugs checks good with a strobe > and...
Re: 88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 3 Jan 2014 08:46:55 -0500
...88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes After a lot of monkeying around, I finally got Ol' Red to run properly - but not...
Re: distributor wiring question
Historical mailing list - W Monk
Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:54:09 -0500
...Can anyone offer guidance on where the red and black wires connect from >> > the distributor pictured here >> > http://zzyzx.org/Img_7395_resized.jpg >> > >> > >> > >
Reimo Comes to the US?
Historical mailing list - Thing Guy
Thu, 4 Dec 1997 23:50:50 EST
...As far as the rumors that Reimo has setup a distributor here in the US, I guess I'm that distributor. At least they...
Re: Distributor rotor heat damage? (Solving intermittent engine stall)
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 19 Jan 2017 14:14:53 -0800
Below are links to images of rotor in question. On Thursday, January 19, 2017, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > > http://images.thesamba.com...
Re: Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 5 Apr 2013 23:26:20 -0700
...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: '85 Ignition Control Unit
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:03:41 -0400
...The Hall sender is inside the distributor. This is the switching unit (Toyota calls them "igniters" which actually generates the primary spark impulse that...
IDLE STABILIZER ???
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Thu, 8 Oct 1998 22:37:45 -0400
...I have, it is connected to the Hall unit on the distributor. How does the IS work. Is it difficult to replace? I have...
Re: Number 3 cylinder not firing
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Sat, 30 Oct 1999 15:27:21 +0200
...Did you replace the distributor cover and rotor? The cover can have a crack in it, and not giving any juice to the #3...
Hall Sensor
Historical mailing list - John Mahnken
Tue, 22 Aug 2000 19:06:17 EDT
...150 dollars.Also,do I have the option of swapping my distributor with an aftermarket unit?Do any exist that are worth the swap...
Re: A new Adventure on the way to the Audi 2.0 Turbo - or pulling gears
Historical mailing list - Darrell Johnson
Sun, 8 Jul 2001 18:50:25 -0700
...Sounds like your VW distributor gear assembly was made of the elusive and cosmically strong "Black Forest Unobtaniumn" know only to old Euro auto...
Re: SPARK PLUG WIRE PLACEMENT?
Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
Thu, 2 May 2002 16:35:28 -0700
...3 1 4 2 Distributor: 3 2 4 1 Or better yet: http://gerry.vanagon.com/files/technical/vanagon-distributer-plug-wiring -diagram.gif...
Check Compression: Warm or cold engine?
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Mon, 12 May 2003 11:09:24 -0700
...I've changed spark plugs and wires, the distributor is new as is the cap and rotor and still it stumbles. It could be...
Anyone have a Westy utility hook-up for the filler tank?
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sat, 5 Feb 2011 15:31:18 -0800
...I've check the usual parts distributors as well as had a trip out to the wreckers...I ended up buying new utility hook...
Success + Timing question.
Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
Thu, 28 Jun 2001 23:39:40 -0600
...1- As I turn the distributor and watch both notches move to the right, does this mean the timing is now firing earlier or...
ignition? injection?
Historical mailing list - Deborah Walters
Sat, 4 Jan 2003 19:54:36 -0500
...Today, I disconnected and reconnected the spark plug and coil wires on the distributor cap, and she started (cooling time about 15 minutes). Soooo...
HELP Stranded in Rochester - 80 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Tue, 10 Aug 2004 20:47:52 -0700
...Upon closer inspection most of the wires connecting the hall sender and the distributor and relays were either exposed or very brittle and held...
'85 (Digijet) Hall Sensor Symptoms
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Mon, 28 Jan 2002 14:55:03 -0500
...The only thing I have not really looked at carefully on this engine is the distributor (other than new cap, rotor and wires). I...
Re: Buckin' Like a Bronco, Stalling
Historical mailing list - Matt Heydon
Fri, 29 Aug 2003 15:34:45 -0600
...One place to look is the hiring harness that plugs into the distributor. Pull the cap and rotor and look down in distributor for...
Re: Electronic points -waste of time/money?
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:51:02 -0800
...Did you leave enough wire inside > the distributor so the plate can move unrestricted? Do you have the > spring under the distributor which pushes...
Re: help. no start after head gaskets replaced
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:34:26 -0800
...Are aware of the slight notch on the edge of the distributor ,,,,,,,,,,,,,in the top edge where the dist. cap sits...........that's for...
Re: Possible Distributor Drive Shaft issue - Timing - Solved!
Historical mailing list - Skip
Tue, 5 Jun 2012 02:19:11 +0000
...Then I positioned the rotor/distributor as per Bentley and Haynes. Then, the Hall Sender connector, plugs, wires, etc. Made it back to the...
Re: first try = first run = no running anymore
Historical mailing list - Ry
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:40:12 -0500
...I think this because when I removed the distributor to inspect it last night I couldn't easily turn the center shaft until i...
Re: No Spark and Buzzing Relay 2.1 / Redux
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:07:21 -0700
...This was tested by connecting > the wiring that goes to the distributor to a spare distrubutor I have - then > removing the coil wire from...
Re: distributor washers
Historical mailing list - Andrew Silliker
Thu, 22 Sep 2005 18:08:13 -0400
...sender disintegrated and I decided (foolishly?) that I'd do a > distributor rebuild. > For the most part, all went well. No problem pressing out...
Re: Muffler supplier in Canada
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Mon, 25 May 2020 15:59:07 -0500
I bit the bullet for my 85 and got the Gowesty Stainless exhaust from a Canadian distributor whose name escapes me. Very happy with...
Re: vacuum tee behind throttle on 1.9L engine (1984)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:23:08 -0400
...Does leg with >restriction go to distributor vacuum advance or does it go to emission >control system? > >Restriction was on side going to vacuum...
Re: Why Folly left Lisa at the side of the road
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 6 Jun 2009 18:41:21 -0400
At 05:22 PM 6/6/2009, Jim Arnott wrote: >http://picasaweb.google.com/jr.arnott/DistributorDrive1?pli=1# From the picture, looks like...