Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 35+: 60 results shown for Distributor.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: intermittant misfire
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 20:52:08 -0400
  ...i'd suspect an electrical problem, something like the idle stabilizer or throttle position switches or the rotor/distributor .... which brings to mind that...
• Re: Engine quit at freeway speed, no re-start
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 12:51:54 -0400
  I had a distributor hall sender die that killed the engine like that. New distributor with hall sender and she ran as good as...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:41:06 -0700
  is it a Bosch cap ? I recall noiticing aluminum terminals in non-bosch el cheapo distributor caps, which have no purpose on a vanagon...
• Re: maybe not enough gas, but really good spark, no love
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 23:51:51 +0000
  ...injector >hole to prevent an air leak, and operated the fuel distributor manually by >pressing directly on the air plate mechanism. First, the injector...
• Re: No Spark '90 2.1 UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 07:53:34 -0800
  ...This kind of thing happens when one had the distributor shaft out and it was installed in the wrong cycle. Visually they are both...
• Re: gas, spark, still no love
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 17:53:06 +0000
  ...A timing light would >show that the distributor is in time, but not the camshaft. > > >Andrew >1984 Westy "Speed Bump" >1996 VW Jetta Trek...
• Re: Hall Sender- 2.1L engine.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 1 Oct 2013 11:01:33 -0700
  ...On the post, Windnsea replied that I did not have to remove >> the distributor to replace the Hall, but did not provide any details...
• Euro-Drive-OBD2: 97 Volkswagen Jetta, No-start/Cuts-out/Misfire
  Historical mailing list - "Don Kerr (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 08:08:01 -0500
  ...So, what you all think...?? Crank sensor or distributor ? Don Kerr dkveuro@flash.net Owner/Technician DKV Euro Purcell, Oklahoma, USA iATN Technician Sponsor...
• Re: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 10:02:18 -0500
  ...I wiped the inside of the >> distributor cap with a dry cloth. No change. >>
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:34:14 -0800
  ...which....since I like to test injectors by turning a distributor with my fingers ( even another distributor ..and leave the regular one in the...
• Digifant timing/tuning help needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 27 May 2010 17:35:33 -0400
  ...Compression is good. (Around 150 on all 4 cylinders last time I checked) Distributor is only 1 year old, as are wires, cap, rotor...
• HELP! 2.0L Camshaft Question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 14:10:40 -0800
  ...to install the cam. (That is, after I removed the distributor and distributor drive shaft as the timing seemed to be off 180 degrees...
• Re: Battery went dead
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 08:55:22 -0700
  ...When I was a retailer, the Interstate Battery distributor >used one, literally, on every top post battery he handled. >YMMV, I guess. I've...
• Re: Chasing the Sun...or lack of it
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Tue, 8 Aug 2017 14:27:22 -0400
  ...Just changed out all fuel lines/fitting, new brake lines and fittings, new distributor, injectors reconditioned and new metal GoWesty fuel rails on. Also...
• Strange vacuum leaks 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Wed, 20 Apr 2016 21:07:23 -0500
  ...Is it possible to have vacuum leaks at the base of ignition distributor and the crankshaft pulley bolt key way? My mechanic did a...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 14:46:44 -0500
  At 11:33 PM 12/3/2013, James wrote: >Distributor rotates at half crankshaft speed.... idle is 850 rpm.... >half is 425 rpm... one...
• Re: Interesting Tire Info - Discount Tire (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:25:29 -0700
  ...Nokian has gone to an arrangement with Tire Factory and Tire Factory is the sole distributor/retailer for Nokian now.
• Re: Anything like this for 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 28 May 2011 23:10:30 -0400
  ...As you say, it's between the distributor (which generates the timing signal) and the ignition module which uses that signal to trigger the...
• 1.9 engine HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 18:37:15 -0700
  ...Open up the distributor, see if the Hall effect isn't loose or moving around in there. Had to epoxy mine back in place...
• Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:14:05 -0400
  At 11:48 AM 3/31/2009, Ken Wilford wrote: >This whole discussion is becoming moot since the "fix" needs good >pipes to work...
• Re: Waxoyl equivalents? addendum
  Historical mailing list - Jon Humphrey
  Thu, 1 Dec 1994 11:49:21 -0500 (EST)
  ...is a half gallon) I just got a price from one distributor here in Pittsburgh of $43.07/gallon, and $8.88/11oz. spray...
• Hall generator causing rough idle
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Apr 1997 20:28:54 -0500
  ...There were some metal filings in the distributor when I checked it and in the bentley it says this could cause damage to it...
• Re: [Re: Which cylinder isn't firing??]
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 20:03:11 MST
  ...Probably a dirty plug, broken cable or distributor contact... Thanx! Cheers, T-man ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress...
• Re: discount VANAGON parts new!! check this out!!! (f)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 15:25:55 -0600
  ...Wonder if I could get the same result by pouring it into my distributor. Dave in KC (ROFL) 85 Westy http://members.fortunecity.com...
• Redline MT90 - Another Satisfied Customer!
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 18:31:02 -0800
  ...No more--it's almost like having a new van! A local distributor sold me 4 quarts, (more than enough to do the job...
• Re: [Syncro] Webasto Heater Parts Source
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 19:59:34 -0800
  ...They also have a list of Webasto dealers and distributors. Don't know if it will help, but it's probably a good starting...
• Re: Trouble in the Rain
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 17:45:34 -0500
  ...When was the last time you replaced the distributor cap? Greg 82 westy Larry Picicci wrote: > Is it possible that when it is raining...
• Re: BUcking List ...More Ideas
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 07:18:17 -0800
  ...Change distributor to use new sender unit of the Hall system. 7. New rotor 8. Change spark plug wires 9. New ignition switch Any...
• Distributor Hall Sender Connector
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 16:05:02 -0500
  I've been on an ETKA hunt for the hall sender connector. Mine is busted. I found something that MIGHT work: Illustration 133-00...
• Re: FS CDN 1991 Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Tue, 18 Jul 2006 12:02:23 -0400
  Why does it have a Distributor: "009" mechanical-centrifugal spark advance. Why is the "Electronic throat heater, not hooked up" Why does it have...
• Burning up ECU; fixed!
  Historical mailing list - wheelierider
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 09:34:30 -0800
  ...I was thinking of replacing the distributor and ECU at the same time. Bus Depot has rebuilt distributors for $190 + core and Vanagain has...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 18:41:32 -0500
  ...Then, still connected, I pinned center wire of Hall sender connector (at distributor) to ground. I heard a "click" in the distributor (my conclusion...
• Re: rattle INSIDE engine
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 11:23:47 -0500
  ...Is there anything in there > > that can get loose and rattle? > > My other guess would be the distributor drive. Is there supposed to be...
• Re: Vanagon Stalls Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Sun, 11 May 2025 12:29:03 +0000
  ...to be in a somewhat different location than with the previous distributor.   On Sat, May 10, 2025 at 11:49 a.m., OlRivrRat<OlRivrRat...
• Re: Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 21:34:50 -0500
  ...In a mechanical distributor with points, the dwell is set by changing the gap. In general the gap itself is of lesser importance here...
• Re: Build your OWN FI replacement for the digixxx system
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 14:54:08 -0000
  ...I have often thought about adding it to give direct coil to plug firing to eliminate the distributor cap and rotor. > > It has dual...
• Re: spark plug wires...sort of long
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 11 Nov 2003 10:42:31 EST
  ...I found the one piece a little more difficult to get to snap onto the distributor, any preferences /experiences out there? Additionally I have...
• Re: Vanagon A/C enhancement / Vintageair
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Fri, 8 Sep 2006 07:15:42 -0700
  ...However, they have quite a few distributors and they might well not know if any of their distributors has done such a swap. Based...
• Re: New fridge replacement option for the Dometic rc-60e
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 15:29:23 -0400
  ...of the Vitrofrigo C51iSAC fridge: > > I've chatted with the US distributor (www.vfamerica.com) and it looks > like there is not enough discount...
• Good source of used parts?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Hoelscher
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:57:19 -0700
  ...Does anyone know of a good used parts distributor for our vans? I have a few wierd items I am having trouble locating new...
• Re: It's doing it again . . .
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:00:02 -0800
  ...ground harnesses in the engine compartment and the one beside the distributor which grounds the O2 sensor. A little air moisture in the air...
• Re: Engine stutters, tach nosedives. Then, just as suddenly, it's,normal again.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 00:36:22 -0500
  ...Actually, rigging a logic probe to the Hall sender input of the ECU would immediately tell whether the distributor/wiring is the culprit or...
• vanagon German vent shades/ air deflectors
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 01:19:27 EST
  ...the sole US distributor for Clim Air is: Mac Neil Automotive Products Ltd. 2435 Wisconsin St, Downers Grove IL 60515 1-(800) 441-6287
• Re: Hall sffect sender/ engine in '90 Vanagon cutting out
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 21:38:49 EDT
  ...This is a nice alternative to buying a whole new distributor (which is what most shops, etc will tell you you have to do...
• E-bay sales
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 12 May 2001 09:48:53 -0500
  ...and over the sunvisors with the air tunnel from rear to front air distributor. Asking $250.00 + freight. Stan Wilder 83 Westfalia Air-cooled
• Re: 130Amp alternator upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 21:58:50 EDT
  ...I'm currently trying to get the gear pins out of the handful of distributors I have on the shop table. PIA! Frank Grunthaner
• Fw: coolant distribution part
  Historical mailing list - George C Caldwell
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 14:15:24 -0400
  ...coolant distribution part Message-ID: <20010723.141330.696.3.george_caldwell@juno.com> The coolant distributor on my '87 syncro - part 251.121.442A...
• Re: 15 in. wheel and tire ?s
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 11 Oct 2001 14:44:40 -0700
  ...steel wheel), then got an emphatic ** NO WAY ** from the wheel distributor/manufacter when Discount called to verify fitment. Check the archives; somebody did...
• Fuel Pump Substitute Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Ron McLean
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 13:27:21 -0700
  ...Alternators, Distributor Caps and Rotors are ones which are interchangeable for some models. Thanks in advance, from El Rancho Tortuga __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo...
• Re: 84 not refiring , still flooding ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 09:36:02 -0500
  ...Pull the vacuum line on your fuel pressure regulator (canister with three hoses and a vacuum line, just fwd and to right of distributor...
• Re: Surging idle on '87 2.1
  Historical mailing list - vwwoody
  Wed, 8 Oct 2014 23:58:05 -0500
  ...Been tuned up, new hall sensor and distributor too. Says idle > stabilizer hums like it should. He may have messed up the throttle body...
• Farchild Type Hall Control Unit Question.
  Historical mailing list - wayne withers
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 19:10:08 -0700
  ...I am getting .09 Volts when I take the wire of the distributor and touch it to the ground. I am having problems with...
• Re: Distributor Numbers & Questions (long)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Sat, 6 Jan 1996 17:17:58 -0600 (CST)
  Jim said: >If your have distributor problems, have you considered a 009? If you have >and had a problem with it ie: flat spot...
• Re: hall-effect part
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 19:24:28 EDT
  ...The part I am interested in resides under the distributor cap. Is J-Car on the web? Any more info/part # would be appreciated...
• Re: Strange no-start problem
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 20:45:47 -0500
  ...I suspected the distributor wiring as the wires were totally bare where they come out of the distributor base, and they'll obviously need...
• found some hidden vacuum leaks
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Mon, 9 Jan 2006 09:00:31 -0800
  ...The rubber, power brake vacuum line ,that attaches to the left side of the intake air distributor may be cracked and leaking.It cracks...
• Re: Cuts off on startup
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 11 Mar 2016 23:09:31 -1000
  ...5.5 Ground wire for distributor harness....it's right next to the distributor. That needs to be clean and tight. AS DO ALL...
• Re: Engine stutters, tach nosedives. Then, just as suddenly, it's normal again.
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:06:53 -0600
  ...Since that time the >external connector has been held to the distributor with a sturdy >cable tie, and everything has been fine. I checked...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:08:28 -0800
  ...with a dial indicator on the top of the piston. �The distributor > rotor is pointing to the the #1 tower of the cap and...
• Re: Help with van bucking and spitting
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 09:51:17 -0500
  ...Coil Distributor Rotor Cap Ignition Wires ************* Plugs Check all your ignition circuit connections: at the coil and at the distributor. Make sure that you...