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• ground for brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Sun, 26 Apr 2015 16:10:13 -0400
  ...Is it below the coil or below the distributor? I cleaned all the grounds last fall and now the brake lights don't work...
• Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:48:11 -0800
  ...Racing http://www.summitracing.com/search/brand/Red-Line-Synthetic-Oil/ None of the list vendors seem to be Red Line distributors. -- John Bange
• Re: JCWhipme where are you?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 07 Jan 1997 21:18:00 -0400
  At 06:49 PM 1/7/97 -0600, you wrote: >Would someone please enlighten me: > >Just what is a JC Whitney; mail order distributor...
• Switch for 84 Westy AC.
  Historical mailing list - Budding Rose
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 12:01:35 -0400
  ...No, 175 272 327 -- none of the dealers or distributors have it. They say its discontinued-- thats scary -- I'll be happy if I...
• Re: distributor cap tolerances
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 19:59:55 EST
  I also think Bosch is the way to go. I installed a "cheap" cap on a customer's Jetta because they were tight on...
• Re: 85 westfalia camper propane tank leak - need rubber o-ring
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 13 May 2001 22:06:24 -0500
  ...Alternative regulators would not match to the fittings so he ordered mine from the distributor and it came in about two days. If you...
• vanagon ASI camper conversions....Re: Is a black interior common?? THANKS ALL
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 13:50:40 EDT
  ...tho the ASI was nicknamed the "riviera" ...might have something to do w/ riviera motors..maybe they were the main distributor for the ASI...
• Very Basic - Adding Oil?
  Historical mailing list - HC Carter
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 11:48:13 -0800
  ...How do I add oil to the thing? There is what looks like an oil cap between the distributor and alternator - however it won...
• Re: 1985 1.9 Hesitation at higher RPM (kind of long)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 6 Jun 2012 18:50:14 -0700
  ...it, And that I have another AFM to try, and a distributor, and consider restricted cat and/or muffler. Spray test the injectors too...
• Re: 2.1L ignition/FI woes!!
  Historical mailing list - Mountaineer
  Tue, 29 Nov 2005 13:08:49 -0500
  <<< Coil and FI pulse are triggered by the hall sensor on the distributor. I'd give that a looking-at. Failure there would definitely...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:34:51 -0800
  This is probably a stupid question but are there advantages to using the spring clamps as opposed to standard hose clamps on cooling hoses...
• '90 GL dying at idle
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:11:17 -0700
  ...I just replaced the spark plugs and the distributor and the temp II sender. Other than those items it's basically original with 218...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:26:44 -0800
  You said no flooding, but are you getting ANY fuel?� If there is fuel, I would suspect your distributor is 180 degrees out.� A...
• =?windows-1252?Q?Re=3A_Bluestar_project=85no_start_yet?=
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 11 May 2013 20:58:51 -0400
  ...Not the receptacle on the distributor body though I had better check there also! Steve On May 11, 2013, at 8:45 PM, Scott...
• Re: 84 and 85 engine differences?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 12 Apr 1998 20:48:21 -0700
  At 08:25 PM 4/12/98 -0700, Ely Kumli wrote: >I have an 85 (per vin #) and the plug wires and distributor use...
• Truoble Tuning Mixed up engine! (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Apr 1994 12:37:50 EDT
  ...Pure-Vacuum distributor (from a '69 Bug, I think) (No mechanical advance) 30-PICT-2 carb. I have all the parts installed, and am...
• Re: first try = first run = no running anymore
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:52:20 -0700
  ...Now you need to make sure TDC is right and concord with > the > > rotor/distributor cap. > > > > What is wrong now is timing. Maybe the...
• Re: Vacuum System Parts on 1.9 - "Y's" and Constrictors...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 14 Oct 2014 10:09:48 -0700
  I don't have a Bentley handy, but if I recall, isn't that restrictor pre vacuum advance on distributor? If so, does it...
• Re: Ignition Cables, unplugging from distributor
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:34:12 -0700
  ...find the missing cylinder. > > I wanted to unplug them at the distributor end, it being easier to get > to that the sparky ends. But...
• 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...
• Re: engine install almost success
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 08:42:31 -0800
  You need to get that distributor seated properly. Remove the clamping bracket and spread it open a bit so it will slip all the...
• Re: loss of power climbing hill, ended up stalled in middle of road
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:13:49 -0700
  ...re put a new condenser on the distributor cap I'm sure you mean put a new condenser in the distributor. I don't...
• Re: valve lash adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Phil Marston
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 09:57:51 -0000
  ...To do the others I turned the engine over by 180 degree increments, checked where the distributor arm was pointing and adjusted the tappets...
• Re: Intermittant starting problem with 1986 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 09:20:32 -0500
  You can spray WD-40 (or silicone spray works very well too, even better maybe) on the distributor and sparkplug wires. This is a...
• Re: thanks, update, and more questions
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 09:10:36 -0500
  ...Tuesday, 11 June, 1996 11:17 AM > > I As far as the squeaky distributor, I had a 71 SB that did the same thing...
• Alloy Wheel Update
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 18:55:32 EDT
  Uh, I just got off the phone with my distributor to find out that the tires are backordered :( (I wish he would have told...
• Re: reply from Hella about Raintronic auto-wiper thingie. :)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 11:23:00 +0200
  ...anybody got a lead on a Hella distributor so we can see > how much this turkey costs?? :) > > joel It costs no less than $235...
• Radiator Close-out
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 12:21:51 -0400
  Just a quick note that I obtained a closeout on radiators for watercooled gas engined Vanagons (all years), from a distributor who is going...
• Re: Other things to do with a VW engine
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 09:12:48 -0500
  That exposed distributor does not look very safe... -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Carlen, Gregg...
• The word from RVMobile
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 15:35:17 -0500
  Folks, Well, true to his word, TJ got back to me. > Jeremy; > > According to my distributor, the parts you are looking for are no...
• Re: O2 Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 01:03:01 -0500
  ...My local Bosch distributor has a generic Bosch unit listed in his catalog for the 2.1L engine for $16.95. This is not...
• no spark (after timing/dwell checked?)
  Historical mailing list - chris
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 16:59:53 -0700
  ...Does this mean the distributor is 'shorted', as the troubleshooting guide in my Clymer manual suggests? I checked the 'double relay' per the directions...
• Re: costco auxillary battery size (group# and/or costco number)?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 15:20:24 -0700
  ...On 10/3/07, Karl Mullendore <groups@westyventures.com> wrote: > > Your local Interstate battery distributor/dealer will have both 41 and > 91. Why pad...
• Re: Clean those ground connections!
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:46:10 -0400
  ...Starts at the top case screw on the back of the alternator and runs behind the distributor. It has a piece of white shrink...
• 2.1 water pump r+r
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 22:05:12 -0400
  ...One says that you need to remove the distributor and one says you don't. I'm just a little worried about getting it...
• The repair for,,, 93 Eurovan Dies During Constant Highway Driving
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Fri, 13 Aug 1999 03:50:36 EDT
  ...If that doesn't fix the car, you need a new distributor. VW scan tool 1551 will not pick up a fault on 93...
• Re: Engine Interrupted. Any Ideas, Please?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:26:01 -0700
  ...that was a 1.8 8 vavle engine with CIS and a points distributor. Watching it idle it would just 'shut off' , like someone...
• Re: HELP: Engine stopped
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Thu, 7 Jul 2016 16:57:24 -0700
  ...Doing one myself right now. > > carefully check the connection on the side of the distributor. > The plug has to be well down inside that...
• Help!! 1978 Bus won't start!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Mar 1996 18:46:53 -0500
  ...One of the thin wires is green and it comes from the distributor. Then there is a black wire coming from the driverside from...
• why is my idle screwed up?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Sun, 9 Nov 2003 20:54:30 -0500
  ...I used my existing injectors, intake, distributor...in other words all the stuff on the top of the engine.The motor runs great with...
• Re: 88 GL - Failure to start - The Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:02:12 -0600
  ...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: 40 minutes drive and then cuts out.
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:37:53 -0700
  ...Like it should. > > think about the distributor or connections to it, grounds, and hall sender > inside the distributor. > Scott > www.turbovans.com > ----- Original Message...
• Re: 81 won't start in Colorado
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 19:10:49 -0600
  ...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: Consistent cutout at 3k rpm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:49:53 -0700
  ...it's really nice to have two distributors .. one to modify, one stock with points as a back up. I think I would look...
• Re: Bosch rotors
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 2 May 1998 14:17:26 -0700
  ...My advice is to stick with what originally came with the vehicle/distributor. Jim Thompson 84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Beetle * 90 Fox Wagon...
• '87 Syncro Weekender for sale
  Historical mailing list - George Caldwell
  Sun, 11 Jan 2015 19:08:15 -0600
  ...figure, $300) Last ran about 10 years ago, when the coolant distributor was replaced, the divorce, she dumped the van on me, etc. Buy...
• Re: 1.9 Digifant with poor milage and low top-end power.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:18:10 -0500
  ...It hadn't occurred to me to check the full advance setting as the distributor is the later model digifant so there's no...
• Re: Help w/2.1 What am i missing?
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 06:15:08 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Darren, > Is the rotor turning in the distributor? Has it jumped out of sync? > Ken Lewis > http://neksiwel.20m.com...
• Re: (NVC)- A different kind of Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Fri, 2 May 2008 10:55:15 -0700
  http://www.westfalia.com/ca/en/ Reminds me of the time I saw a "Westfalia Distributor" sign on a hillside while driving on a...
• Re: My fool injection
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Feb 95 9:35:02 EST
  ...Grounds running from the distributor base, engine block and fan housing must all be solidly connected to the body of the vehicle which in...
• Re: 2.1 Engine Swap(Pulsing idle)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 May 1996 23:16:50 -0400
  ...McDermott) writes: >extras). >I am using the 1.9 ECU and distributor. All plumbing was modified for the >2.1 motor. Has anyone >had...
• Kombi Problems!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Knight
  Thu, 27 Apr 1995 20:36:37 +1000 (EST)
  ...Could it just be timing? It was lacking power, but I changed the position of the distributor to where I rememberd by sight and...
• Re: FI Vacuum leak 83 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Bebb
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 11:42:14 +0100
  > >Anyway, can anyone tell me how to check for a leak at the air distributor >where it meets the hose, and if replacing this...
• Re: Vanahog Day;Engine stumbling, hesitations... again
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 09:44:15 EST
  Try a few drops of oil on the felt button under the rotor in the distributor. Work it in good. Sounds like your timing...
• Re: Mark vs. the Distributor - Chapter 1(was "Driving dog" pin
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 13:45:12 -0600
  One fo the benefits of the grinding is that ends of what's left of the pin are dimpled down quite a bit and...
• Re: proper dist cap for 85 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 May 2007 19:01:39 -0400
  ...Get a later distributor cap, with the black plastic looking interference shield. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• No start when hot
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Sat, 6 Oct 2007 13:10:42 EDT
  ...It has the original point/condenser distributor and cpu. Ti will start like a champ cold but not re-start hot . Sounds like it...
• Re: Little VW Content but Relevant for the DIY Crowd
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:33:46 -0600
  ...So you go to > the distributors Website and search for a list of retailers that you might > buy the product from. But the distributor...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 14:48:37 -0500
  ...The distributor can be put in > out of phase or incorrectly. > > the other thought is .. > watching the injectors actually spray...hanging out the engine...
• Re: Heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 21 Feb 2005 20:22:55 -0600
  ...So what I > did > was set the distributor to the mark on the distributor and watched the > valve > as I moved to that position...