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• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:36:11 -0500
  ...I pulled > the coil wire out of the distributor cap and the engine stopped. At that > point I saw a wiring harness that had...
• Re: VW Australia v Busdepot
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 15:07:38 -0700
  ...That's why parts distributors like BusDepot are able to > > flourish. Where I have trouble is independent repair shops charging > > dealer-like prices for...
• Re: Trouble starting after sitting awhile?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 22:40:37 -0400
  ...timing, rotor condition & cap. > > She has all new fuel lines, new fuel pump, fuel regulator, spark plug > wires, rotor & distributor all new, but they...
• '90 PS fluid flush (long)
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sun, 6 Apr 1997 16:43:45 +0000
  ...If your resevoir cap won't come off, try an expandable C-clamp. This worked like a charm on the cap. The feet of...
• Re: '88 Westy Bucking / Stalling
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:32:52 -0600
  ...coming out of the driveway in reverse. > > Recent new plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor, filters . . . so my > inclination is to say the fuel pump...
• Re: Intermittent poor performance at light throttle ('84 1.9L automatic transmission)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 May 2011 11:26:41 -0700
  ...to go with >>> it I did. �Also recently changed rotor and distributor cap and made sure >>> there was no corrosion at connection between spark...
• Re: Need some help.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 16:50:05 -0700
  ...I have a new >air filter the plugs are okay and the wires and distributor cap and >rotor are in good condition. When I...
• Today's PUZZLER... SLWR-VAN won't start
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stinson
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 14:19:34 -0400
  ...left side of the engine. - cleaned and filed to shiny the distributor cap contacts and the rotor - the battery is holding its charge (and...
• Re: Vanagon Winter Storage and or annual inspection
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 13:23:29 -0700
  ...electrical > connections? > > > ___ _____ Vacuum Idle: _______ 4000 rpm: _______ > > ___ _____ Tune up parts Cap, Rotor, Plugs, Air Filter, distributor, coil > etc > > > ___ _____ Oil level/color > > ___ _____ Power steering fluid level...
• Re: Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 11:10:03 -0700
  ...to rinse out the residue. > #9) Inspect the condition of your Distributor Cap (Air > Cooled Require > Copper Contacts, Water Cooled can use either Aluminum...
• Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burnin g gas in m�xico
  Historical mailing list - jes poynter
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 06:57:21 -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: Engine Still Overheating - Need Advice / Chapter Three
  Historical mailing list - Tim Olmstead
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 08:14:36 -0800
  ...Does the distributor have a mechanical advance or retard? Is the timing controlled by the computer? * another thought is spark plugs. Did you have...
• Re: Consistent cutout at 3k rpm
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:04:39 -0400
  ...but it may also >>> be >>> related to the new plug wires, distributor cap, rotor, coil, plugs or the >>> thorough cleaning of all accessible electrical...
• Re: Never attempt a simple fix right before leaving on a trip (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 9 Aug 2015 11:26:33 -0700
  ...L Of course, I could not now get the bottom cap off because it was inaccessible, and the corroded bolt basically welded it on...
• Re: Ignition problem?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 12:27:09 -0500
  ...Wire up a small capacitor to the AFM, some trouble to do - cost about $3.00 4. Even cheaper sol'n: Open lid of...
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:38:06 -0700
  ...contact breaker points *** points are in your tune up above? >1 distributor cap, rotor arm **** in your tune up above >2 vee belts *** yes...
• Re: Uncle... '91 won't catch
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 09:20:53 -0500
  ...I assume you monitored fuel pressure at the fuel line "tee" to the right of the distributor? Fuel pump operation and gas in the...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:22:12 -0600
  ...The ignition system can also cause all sorts of grief even from something as minor as a crack (carbon trace) in the distributor cap...
• Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:45:39 -0800
  ...new one is installed) >>> Coil (used but known to be good) >>> Distributor cap (new) >>> Dual relay (changed out before failure; the new one is...
• Re: Idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:27:57 -0400
  ...The spark plugs were old and I replaced them, the distributor > cap, and the rotor. I was able to restart the van but now...
• Re: All the wires are brown!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 16:34:42 -0700
  ...scott turbovans On 8/25/2012 12:44 PM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > Put a shower cap over the alternator to keep it relatively...
• Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:42:11 +0000
  ...I installed a known good distributor and ECU and still nothing. Then I checked the readings of the temp II with my digitool and...
• Re: Leak down test----what do I need, I already have the spark plug-s chraeder valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 07:25:55 -0500
  ...Also remove the coolant pressure cap while doing this. Cylinder leaks will be revealed by bubbling in the coolant. The low compression in cylinder...
• Re: rebuilt 2.1 runs like crap - can't figure it out
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 00:48:12 -0700
  ...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: 88 vanagon gl "issues"
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:52:18 -0800
  ...So "Get'ter done, Boy!" > > On other things it will be somewhat of trial and error. > > Start by pulling the Distributor cap and inspect...
• Re: '84 1.9L 2-WD -- cold start problems still the same after new O2-sensor, new Temp II sensor, and new plugs
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:14:34 -0400
  ...A couple of months ago, I > put in new rotor and cap. Timing is just ahead of the mark. I am also > working with...
• Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:05:33 -0400
  ...to > set ! > > > ELIMINATES re-occurring COSTLY Vanagon issues - > > > NO Distributor to fail - No Cap or Rotor either > > > NO Coolant Leaking Head Gaskets or Expensive...
• Re: No start '87 Digifant WAS fuel lines R & R
  Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 20:21:25 -0500
  ...Are they the same? I also carefully looked at the Hall effect attachment on the Distributor, which is LOOSE. The connector however is tight...
• Re: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 22:11:21 -0500
  ...Air filter, fuel filter, plugs, wires, distributor cap (if so equipped), rotor (if so equipped). Check the ignition timing. Consider replacing the O2 sensor...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 18:11:02 -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...
• 1.9 Digifant with poor milage and low top-end power.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:32:06 -0500
  ...Coil, wires, cap and rotor and distributor are just over a year old. I have a pressure gauge on the fuel rail and it...
• sparkless!!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Clay
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 21:16:30 EST
  ...all this after i changed the plugs, wired, cap, rotor, oil (10w 40 recomendation from listees..thanks), bosch filter. All this done by myself...
• Engine Compartment Fire - Brake Lights Not Working
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 9 May 2005 10:10:17 -0400
  ...It appears as though the main wired leading to the distributor cap broke off. With the wire loose, and likely sparking, it ignited something...
• Re: Westy Gutless Until Warmed Up
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 08:09:42 -0400
  ...Check that ground coming off the distributor harness. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Miguel...
• Re: 88 Vanagon gl "issues"
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 10:14:13 -0800
  ...distributor that become > > brittle > > > > > with > > > > > > age.If you are not real careful unplugging the dist you can > > damage > > > > > them. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Under the distributor cap? > > > > > > > > > > How...
• Re: High Idle, Fuel Pressure Test Results and Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 06:04:03 -0800
  ...So far I have replaced/tested the following over the past few months. - plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor - replaced small vacuum hoses to...
• Restoration Saga of Two Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:47:02 -0500
  ...Check the distributor cap and rotor, Checks all ignition and it was good. Checked ignition pulse and that was good. Pulled and tested injectors...
• Death Valley and other places (long)
  Historical mailing list - Ronald Michaels
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:20:21 -0500
  ...After registering at the South African military checkpoint, we set out on an all day drive across the Caprivi. The unpaved road was deserted...
• Re: Jeff's 85 any updates?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 May 2022 13:34:39 +0000
  ...clear coat bubbled.  I think the moisture just got in the distributor or somewhere.  After a few days we tried again, and it started...
• Vanagon syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 May 2021 01:18:20 +0000
  ...Distributor cap and rotor, Bosch only. Dennis
• Re: My Vanagon won't start the second chapter
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 20:04:27 EDT
  ...I removed the distributor cap and grounded the center coil wire (highly recommended for safety). I had a voltmeter at the output and was...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 19:19:01 -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...
• Re: Jeff's 85 any updates?
  Historical mailing list - Ned Savoie
  Thu, 19 May 2022 10:37:12 -0400
  ...I > think the moisture just got in the distributor or somewhere. After a few > days we tried again, and it started right up. We...
• Re: Sudden Loss of Power
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Apr 2006 12:01:22 -0400
  ...the fuel filter > -replaced throttle switch > -replaced the rotor > -replaced the distributor cap > -replaced the muffler > > On my (now quiet) drive home, driving up...
• Re: PHRYDAYE Rambling... oh, didn't she ramble, ramble, she rambled til the Navy cut 'er down ... ;)
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:41:09 -0500
  ...engine stopped cause steam got into the distributor cap. was able to get out of the puddle by putting the bus in 1st gear...
• '90 Carat (Grover) engine transplant - Final chapter
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:50:59 -0500
  ...Relaced Distributor with a known good (one that was there had a broken wire connection on the Hall Sensor) *New plugs, wires, cap, rotor...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:36:47 -0700
  ...The distributor would work sometimes, and not >> others. I just popped >> on another properly working distributor .......and >> she's fixed rock solid. >> my point...
• Re: Engine running COLD
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:14:46 -0800
  ...when it won't take any more coolant, put the cap on . button things up, go for a test drive. later when it's...
• Re: Fixed: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Dec 2014 16:02:38 -0800
  ...And Now I have a new coil, ignition wires, distributor cap and rotor, too. The fellow at the shop felt the plugs were quite...
• Re: Vanagon Carat - 1991
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:58:54 -0700
  ...Volkswagen Vanagon oil > filters), install new spark plugs, new ignition wires, distributor cap and > rotor finger, fuel hoses. All parts courtesy of Joel. > > Next...
• Re: Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:05:32 -0800
  ...that bolts to the bottom of the water pump. ( the pipe that is captured by the crank pulley, the crank pulley that you can...
• Re: Help w/2.1 What am i missing?
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 21:16:41 -0400
  ...I also replaced the cap and rotor and checked for spark and that looked good I can normally figure this stuff out, But this...
• 2,1 stalling in rain
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 05:10:13 -0800
  ...We popped the distributor to see if any moisture had gotten under, but it was dry. When we put the cap in place, we...
• Re: Stranded Rock Springs, WY
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 8 Aug 2011 15:24:28 -0700
  ...you haven't, I'd start out by checking things like distributor cap connections, rotor, coil, spark plug wires and look for any obvious...
• Re: Valve Adjustment during head installation?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 12:35:44 -0500
  ...I rotate my distributor so the notch in the distributor rim is right in line with the rotor arm. #7. I adjust the first...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 1 Sep 2011 20:18:51 -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: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:16:11 -0500
  ...the distributor cap, > that was stopping the bus from running well > especially at lower rpm's. > ( and, surprisingly, to me, the cap isnt even...
• Re: Mystery engine cutouts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 13:35:46 -0700
  ...one 84 Westy ...tired distributor, ignitor, coil, igntion switch .. each time it seemed fixed, but they it would do it again finally. that one...
• Re: 85 GL. 1.9 Woes- like whoa, won't go....
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Wed, 18 Nov 2015 19:23:05 -0500
  ...would start by pulling each spark plug wire out of the distributor cap one at a time and replacing it before trying the next...
• Problem w/temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Gary Clayton
  Mon, 17 Jul 1995 12:48:45 -0400 (EDT)
  ...This got everything up where it had clearance, but will make getting the distributor cap off a little harder. The oil pressure gauge seems...