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Re: The "syndrome" solutions
Historical mailing list - Vince S
Sun, 12 Sep 2004 18:54:42 -0700
...metal rotor which triggers the Hall sensor is loose from the distributor shaft. Does your Golf has a separate sensor for the ignition timing...
Re: The "syndrome" solutions
Historical mailing list - Vince S
Sun, 12 Sep 2004 19:50:21 -0700
...metal rotor which triggers the > Hall sensor is loose from the distributor shaft. > > Does your Golf has a separate sensor for the ignition timing...
Re: 81 Westy 2.0 Rebuild
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 25 Nov 2001 17:45:12 -0600
...Spring under your distributor, tie it to your distributor with a small bundle tie. 2. Thrust washer under your distributor drive, tie it to...
Re: How high do I lift the wee beastie?
Historical mailing list - Doug Hobbs
Sat, 20 Nov 2010 14:47:15 +0000
...drive shafts as you lift. Doug On 20 Nov 2010, at 13:02, Dennis Haynes wrote: > If you remove the alternator, oil breather, distributor...
Re: oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Dennis
Mon, 7 May 2007 22:28:17 -0400
...While you can oil the cam shaft and distributor drive gear there, no way can you fill the oil pump there. Maybe you just...
Re: What's wrong with my VW? Friday
Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
Fri, 21 Feb 2003 22:15:32 -0500
...The CVs are almost universal on the VW > automotive line at the output shafts on transmissions even on front wheel > drive cars. The ignition...
Re: Regular maintenance list-contributions.
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 18 Sep 2003 21:50:01 -0500
...ball joints and tie rod ends. - check boots on steering and drive shafts (cv joint boots). - check and adjust headlights as necessary Every 30...
Re: Vanagon Hall Effect Sensor alternatives
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 4 Sep 2011 15:35:27 -0500
...Just had to make a little > wooden cradle in order to support the dist shaft while driving out the pin > on the drive. Simple...
Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
Historical mailing list - Mike
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:40:39 -0400
...confused about, is the intermediate shaft >> > > and >> > > its' role in things. It drives the distributor, but AFAIK, if >> > > distributor not installed, it doesn't...
1980 Vanagon "Farts" Revisited
Historical mailing list - Captain
Mon, 20 May 96 17:47 EST
...He determined it was the distributor. The shaft had side to side play. This was causing the points to bang together instead of just...
Re: stumped
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:20:16 -0800
...distributor is 180 degrees out. A gasser should start as much as 20 degrees +- of where it should be. David Marshall VW Adventure Driver...
Re: The coninuing distributer saga - LOOONG
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 1 May 2010 16:08:21 -0700
...and yes...if for some logical reason, the distributor drive shaft in the engine cases needs to be advanced one tooth or so, so...
Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:48:47 -0700
...confused about, is the intermediate shaft and > > > > its' role in things. It drives the distributor, but AFAIK, if > > > > distributor not installed, it doesn't...
Re: Vanagon Hall Effect Sensor alternatives
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Sun, 4 Sep 2011 11:32:35 -0700
...Just had to make a little wooden cradle in order to support the dist shaft while driving out the pin on the drive. Simple...
Re: Oil light flickering-Subaru cold start noises.
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:11:20 -0600
...The dealer first claimed, "They all do that, nothing's wrong." I got an explanation about the timing belts and distributor shaft wobble , but...
1989 syncro or sale
Historical mailing list - michael osweiler
Sun, 20 Sep 1998 09:08:55 -0500
...The drive shaft u joints were replaced two years ago, no problem since. The water pump, belts, distributor cap, spark plug wires, and air...
Re: Horn problem-getting coolant hoses
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 13 Jul 2015 20:48:17 -0400
...There are distributors that carry a number of these parts. My local NAPA has been able to get me most hoses same or next...
Re: I-4 conversion general info
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 25 Oct 2015 08:45:50 -0700
...shaft bearing being abused by the shaft with no pilot bearing... In my hybrid motor, I did have to swap my distributor drive gear...
Re: inline hybrid motor?
Historical mailing list - PSD
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 10:43:38 -0400
...But those motors are considered different because they went to coil pack distributor-less ignition and chain drive oil pump(no intermediate shaft). _____ From...
Re: stumped
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:15:44 -0800
...distributor is 180 degrees out. A gasser > should start as much as 20 degrees +- of where it should be. > > David Marshall > VW Adventure Driver...
VW Parts For Sale
Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
Wed, 13 Mar 1996 01:13:21 GMT
...2 Timing gear 40 HP-1600 Brazil 111 105 223 1 Distributor drive gear 40 HP-1600 Brazil 113 105 245F 1 Front main...
VW parts for sale
Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
Tue, 26 Mar 1996 21:47:59 GMT
...2 Timing gear 40 HP-1600 Brazil 111 105 223 1 Distributor drive gear 40 HP-1600 Brazil 113 105 245F 1 Front main...
Re: The pin goes in
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 1 Jan 2002 15:47:17 -0600
...Spring under your distributor, tie it to your distributor with a small bundle tie. 2. Thrust washer under your distributor drive, tie it to...
VW parts for sale
Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
Mon, 5 Feb 1996 21:08:09 GMT
...2 Timing gear 40 HP-1600 Brazil 111 105 223 1 Distributor drive gear 40 HP-1600 Brazil 113 105 245F 1 Front main...
Re: Fridae Question about ignition timing..
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:22:25 -0700
...Check for distributor shaft side play...shouldn't be any of course. change to electronic ignition if you can. Really 'wakes up' and points...
Re: vanagon with ticco engine/vibrations
Historical mailing list - vw4x4
Sun, 23 Feb 2003 21:33:57 -0500
...The Golf and Jetta use a combination of weights and hydralic mounts and even have a small balance shaft that drives the distributor. So...
Re: making a little headway but need advice
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sat, 7 Dec 2013 14:48:37 -0500
...ever crank the engine without a distributor installed in it !! > If the shims under the dist drive gear get of place... > they can jam...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 17 Oct 2013 09:43:59 -0700
The distributor drive shaft can fall out. It has shims on the bottom that can fall into the case if you are really unlucky...
Overheating Trauma
Historical mailing list - Mike White
Wed, 19 Jun 1996 14:07:23 MST
...I stepped back and could see smoke rising from the louvers on the drivers side. Not a good sign. So in order to get...
Re: Rebuilding an 81 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 24 Dec 2001 13:28:36 -0600
...Spring under your distributor, tie it to your distributor with a small bundle tie. 2. Thrust washer under your distributor drive, tie it to...
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: Friday water pump fun!
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 19 Feb 2016 13:23:50 -0800
...I even changed the head AND the distributor drive gear with the intermediate balance shaft held in place so I didn't have to...
Re: 85 1.9L died on highway, won't start
Historical mailing list - Vince S
Sat, 11 Sep 2004 13:45:09 -0700
...3) Check the steel disc which creates the signal for the Hall sensor that is is not spinning free WRT to the distributor shaft...
Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 1 Mar 2014 22:37:51 -0500
...On the inline engines it is common for the lifters to hold the valves open and the cam and the oil pump-distributor shaft...
Re: The coninuing distributer saga - LOOONG
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Sat, 1 May 2010 20:15:28 -0400
...on this list recommended and keep them as spares. >> also .....that distributor driveshaft .. they usually have two thin washers on the bottom of them...
Re: making a little headway but need advice
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:41:48 -0800
...ever crank the engine without a distributor installed in it !! >> If the shims under the dist drive gear get of place... >> they can jam...
known Vanagon problems
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 07:52:23 -0400
...chatter 23 - Early slide windows -- glued bearing pieces fall out Syncro------ 1 - Drive shaft: vibration/balance problem 2 - Transaxle: creeper gear trying to escape...
Re: making a little headway but need advice
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:36:34 -0800
...ever crank the engine without a distributor installed in it !! >> If the shims under the dist drive gear get of place... >> they can jam...
Re: everybody knows them to be high maintenance
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Wed, 19 Mar 2003 10:16:35 -0500
...Even when my clutch linkage broke completely in my '59 Ford F100 truck with 226K miles on it, I was still able to drive...
Re: Restoration of 1991 Carat MT
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 1 Mar 2010 14:43:21 -0600
...BTDT! John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com Ry wrote: > First time poster. I am...
Re: Power steering pump rebuild kit?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:42:15 -0400
...Front wheel drive shafts are amongst the worst. If you think of all the steps/distributors required to get a part to you and...
Fwd: Re: Road trip-2200cc Go Westy KIt
Historical mailing list - Skip
Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:48:06 +0000
...I discovered that the machine shop had installed the distributor "drive shaft" 90 degrees off. With the help of thesamba (and a 1/4...
Vanagon 1.9L seized
Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
Wed, 11 Sep 1996 22:38:48 +0000
...gasket set main bearings rod bearings camshaft and bearings piston rings distributor drive gear water pump pushrod tubes flywheel crankshaft seal muffler and clamp...
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: Driveability issues with a non-stock engine
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Fri, 21 Jan 2005 17:37:53 -0800
What happens if Damon disconnects the vacuum line from the distributor, plugs the end that goes into the air intake distributor and then leaves...
Re: The coninuing distributer saga - LOOONG
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 1 May 2010 18:23:47 -0700
...on this list recommended and keep them as > spares. > > >>> also .....that distributor driveshaft .. they usually have two thin > washers on the bottom of them...
Re: is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle?
Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
Wed, 9 May 2001 18:21:21 -0500
...Since putting the engine in, I've had to replace the distributor, the fuel pump, the radiator, a rear heater core, shocks, half shaft...
Re: Leak Down Testing
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 31 Dec 2006 17:38:03 -0600
...alternator pully shaft - secured into position and jambed against something- might prevent the engine from turning inadvertantly. John Rodgers] 88 GL Driver Geza Polony...
Re: Cuts off on startup
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Sun, 13 Mar 2016 14:04:42 -0700
...We drive it, it runs fine. > He's skeptical ...says "I'm going to drive this ALL OVER town tomorrow, > and if acts up...
Re: Cuts off on startup
Historical mailing list - PB
Sat, 12 Mar 2016 10:10:21 -0800
...I have > replaced a few though ...one ever decade maybe. > > 5.5 Ground wire for distributor harness....it's right next to the > distributor...
Re: Friday's known Vanagon problems
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 08:36:42 -0500
...chatter > 23 - Early slide windows -- glued bearing pieces fall out > > Syncro------ > 1 - Drive shaft: vibration/balance problem > 2 - Transaxle: creeper gear trying to escape...
FS: CDN 91 Syncro Westy
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sun, 1 Jan 2006 18:40:15 -0800
...All 4WD drive shaft U-joints, and shaft re-balanced. NEW Rear seat upholstery, back and seat (2004). ** NEW interior sliding door panel. Drinking...
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...
Engine Overhaul Questions
Historical mailing list - John Tullier
Tue, 21 Jan 2003 18:53:37 -0800
...After installing Crankshaft gear, spacer, distributor drive gear, circlip, and #4 crankshaft bearing...the diagram in my book shows an oil thrower. However, during...
Re: Potential New Survey [LONG!]
Historical mailing list - Dave
Wed, 24 Jun 1998 20:33:24 -0500
...drive shafts, when did they break????? 12. CV joints, which one(s) 13. brakes, pads/shoes 14. brakes, rotors/drums 15. brake lines 14...
RE: Saddest day of my car-owning life :-(
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Thu, 8 Sep 1994 08:15:14 -0500 (CDT)
...snowstorm) and drive home $400 more in debt. The next day my wife starts it up, and BANG! Engines gone. Idler shaft is in...
Re: rebuilt 2.1 runs like crap - can't figure it out
Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
Tue, 20 Apr 2004 21:10:04 -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: Friday's corvette problems
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:45:40 -0400
...chatter >>23 - Early slide windows -- glued bearing pieces fall out >> >> Syncro------ >>1 - Drive shaft: vibration/balance problem >>2 - Transaxle: creeper gear trying to escape...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - John C...
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:48:19 -0600
Check also, the looseness of the clutch cross shaft. I would assume if the cross shaft gets cut, Or does have to come out...
Re: Consistent cutout at 3k rpm
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:04:39 -0400
...There is not noticeable side-play in the distributor shaft and the dizzy is within spec in regards to base, full-advance and vacuum...