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• FW: DAYS SUMMARY - UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drexler
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:04:19 -0500
  ...Lots of crap came out - distributor/wires, checked all connections including hall, confirmed spark - pulled off all engine compartment grounds, cleaned and tightened - pulled...
• Re: Stuck at home (troubleshooting help needed)
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:23:21 -0600
  ...Stuck at home (troubleshooting help needed) > > > > Does it run fine once you're up to speed? Possibly vacuum line to the > > distributor. Did you...
• Re: 88 Vanagon gl "issues": replacing fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 12:26:19 -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...
• No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Tue, 1 Nov 2011 02:45:02 +0000
  ...Unlike TJ (I think that we have separate root causes), I still suspect maybe the Hall Sender in the distributor or maybe the ECU...
• Re: '88 GL ignition miss, stalling
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Mon, 28 Apr 2014 10:12:07 -0700
  ...so I did a full tune-up parts replacement.  Plugs, cap, rotor, wires.  Thought it was fixed but it came back in...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 11 Jul 2016 18:23:40 -0400
  ...This is new for this engine. > 2) behind the distributor there is a brown wire that goes straight down into > this dark area of...
• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:05:08 -0700
  ...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: She's Home! (Was: '87 Vanagon turns and turns but won't start)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:38:06 -0400
  ...and cleaned (replacing two corroded ones) all coil connections. >> Spark at distributor cap to center and all four cylinder ports >> #1 & #3 spark plugs...
• DaBoat 2-liter update - it lives! (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 09:25:45 -0800 (PST)
  ...vacuum hose, throttle cable, throttle crossbar, fuel lines to carbs, coil, distributor cap & wires, breather box, thermostat (yes, I put the flaps back in...
• $50 Engine: the rEaL deal
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Fri, 1 Sep 1995 08:29:25 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I also got the heat exchangers, fan shroud, 009 distributor with new cap and rotor, misc engine tin, coil, and manifold. 8) It's...
• Unexpected trip part I
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Nov 1995 20:16:27 -0800
  ...spark plugs, ignition coil, rotor, distributor cap, fuel pump, belt, voltage regulator, battery, tire, oil, transaxle lube (with thoughts of Grendal), two jacks, wheel...
• Re: Ahoy!
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Mon, 17 May 2004 15:32:06 -0500
  ...And a new distributor sure helped. Keep a sailin' on the Sea of Westfalia. Warren 88 Westy "Billy Bones" 87 GL "Long John" (for...
• Re: Bucking and Stalling
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:49:36 -0500
  ...The van has run so good for over a year now! I just had the distributor and coil replaced, my mechanic thought that could...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Solved, finally!
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 20:36:38 -0500
  ...I eventually swapped out the AFM, ECU, distributor, > rotor, cap, ignition wires, coil, fuel regulator, idle stabilizer, idle > control module and replaced the O2...
• Re: 1.9 ECU wanted
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:57:09 -0700
  ...At first I thought, could be a bad plug wire, cracked distributor cap, loose wire connection, maybe "Vanagon Syndrome", y'know, all the usual...
• Re: Fuel pressure anomaly
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:12:13 -0400
  ...If the pump has enough capacity to make pressure and the regulator is working all is good. Leaky injectors are easy to check. Remove...
• Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:00:55 -0700
  ...As I said, I swapped in a space ECU; no effect. (also swapped out >> AFM, >> distributor and coil). >> >> I pulled a valve cover and...
• Re: Help! Van still dying
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 18:46:55 -0500
  ...But, this is intermittant, so this can't be the problem. > > - my spark plugs, cap and roter are all quite new, and I'll...
• Re: End of saga? -- Back home with '84 with rebuilt head
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:09:46 -0800
  ...it's not usually anything to do with cap, rotor, plugs, wires ..( poor running ) they can of course get old and even fail... but...
• Re: Intermittent no start problem solved
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 18 May 2014 12:06:48 -0700
  ...Checked distributor rotor and hall sensor. Checked the D15 > connection at fuse panel ( I had fixed that a while back). Lucky I did pull...
• Re: VW quality & Mercedes FI & Japanese FI - was - Massive Maintenance and cost
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:40:24 -0500
  ...It was the strung iron core memory (anyone remember THAT?) for the mercury capsule, about 16 bits in all if I remember. He said...
• Re: Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:38:05 -0800
  ...I don't see where you have checked the actual fuel pressure ( unlikely it's off though ) I'd try another distributor .. though when...
• Re: noob already in trouble
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:21:22 -0500
  ...the top of the O2 >sensor.....sprayed the inside of the distributor cap...and VOILA!!! >the problem has disappeared! > >So before you go the...
• Re: Introductions and electrical questions
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 10:05:39 -0800
  ...A new distributor cap and rotor will do wonders. A MUST is the capacitor fix to fix the intermittent vanagon syndrome. Easy to do...
• Re: vanagon syndrome strikes...advice?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:29:25 -0500
  ...Also got a new cap and rotor and a set of >> >> spark plugs just in case. Installed the capacitor (electrolytic, >> >> didn't have a...
• Re: Won't start (tries) (coughs)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 3 May 2011 13:54:27 -0500
  ...besides tired components like say ...spark plug wires, hall sender in > distributor .. > idle switch not making contact ................shorted oxygen sensor ( > rare ) .... > there's ground...
• Re: '85 Vanagon fails smog - diagnosis help requested
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 16:15:27 -0400
  ...So, at this point I've had the spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap, and fuel injection computer replaced, and now the van...
• Re: 2.1 L Oil cooler seal and pushrod tube replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:59:27 -0600
  ...Thanks, John On Feb 12, 2015 4:45 PM, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Remove the distributor cap and use the TDC mark...
• Re: 1.9L itermittent stalling at random
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:03:19 -0500
  ...I ended up replacing the coil, spark plug wires, cap, rotor, plugs, etc. but that didn't do it. I finally noticed the wires...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
  Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:34:54 -0700
  ...Unlike TJ (I think that we have separate root causes), I still suspect maybe the Hall Sender in the distributor or maybe the ECU...
• Re: Ran out of gas & now won't run
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:38:43 -0500
  ...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: Best flushing method - 2.1,and maintenance questions.
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 13:27:03 -0500
  ...Leave the pressure cap off, slow down the fresh water. TURN IT OFF IF YOU WANT. It will heat up and circulate through the...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:26:55 -0700
  ...Turns over, no start. > > Unlike TJ (I think that we have separate root causes), I still suspect > maybe the Hall Sender in the distributor...
• Re: Another Monster Battery Option For Stock Locations
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 2 May 2012 02:48:39 -0400
  ...This battery > >has 205 Reserve Capacity, unlike the group size 65 / PC1750 > >batteries, which have more like 135 reserve capacity. The group size > >31...
• Re: Remote Start Hookup - '88GL w/Manual Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 17:24:27 -0500
  ...putting some sort of capacitor across it to absorb that spike, like the condenser in an old fashioned distributor. With a bad condenser, the...
• Engine Cutout
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 22:55:44 -0600
  ...Unit and Sender - pass all voltage and operating tests per Bentley Cap & Rotor - good condition, relatively new, rotor ohms out ok Plug wires - good...
• Re: Had to get towed last night
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 21:48:40 -0700
  ...While I usually have most everything in the way of spares from a water pump to coil, distributor, AFM, starter, ignition module, ECU (that...
• Re: Need input on radiator problem
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 16:51:12 -0500
  ...His cap wasn't holding any >pressure either and this was making it not leak like a seive (which is what >is was doing...
• Re: 1985 Westy Vanagon shutters, dies, and then resurrects... help.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:31:00 -0500
  ...I changed the > distributor cap and cables (bosch). I brought her to the mechanic and he > adjusted her air flow meter (at the time...
• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:18:58 -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: Disappearing Coolant - Head Lean?
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 17:32:43 -0700
  ...I proceed to a complete tune up including changing the spark plugs, distributor rotor, distributor cap, air filter, oil filter and change the oil...
• Re: 87 Van Bucking (Solution...?)
  Historical mailing list - Kirk Persing
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 21:06:02 -0800
  ...started. > > I have also replaced: > Oxygen Sensor > Coolant Temp sensor (blue) > Distributor Cap > Rotor > Spark Plug Wires > Spark Plugs (Plus 4 Platinum) > > I just...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 2 May 2013 08:37:08 -0400
  ...The cap is missing from this. Does anyone know a part = >>>> number for this cap or what thread it is? I'm thinking I...
• Re: She's Home! (Was: '87 Vanagon turns and turns but won't start)
  Historical mailing list - Don Preston Jr.
  Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:02:00 -0700
  ...and cleaned (replacing two corroded ones) all coil connections. >> Spark at distributor cap to center and all four cylinder ports >> #1 & #3 spark plugs...
• Re: Ran out of gas & now won't run
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 21:34:13 -0500
  ...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: Start up,back fire?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 19 May 2015 08:05:00 -0700
  ...Could this have caused my backfire issue? > >> Plugs where installed by the mechanic who installed the engine. > Disappointing ! > >> I also changed the distrib cap...
• Re: 15" Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 00:29:29 -0700
  ...Inflations less that maximum will reduce the load capacity an equivalent amount. (This is because the weaker sidewall of the passenger car tire.) So...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:11:37 -0700
  ...Current in an inductor and voltage across a capacitor are what you deal with for these devices. In order for the secondary winding to...
• Roundtrip from VA to Yukon -- 77 days and 14,000 miles
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 10:10:42 -0400
  ...Before leaving on the trip, the van had a good tuneup with new fuel filter, plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, and rotor. The tires...
• Re: The King's English
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 14:33:04 -0500
  ...to rinse out the residue. #9) Inspect the condition of your Distributor Cap (Air Cooled Require Copper Contacts, Water Cooled can use either Aluminum...
• (NVC)Re: Reliability over one year
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 14:23:42 -0800
  ...appropriate > for any > > recently purchased 15 year old vehicle: > > > > New plugs, distributor cap, rotor, and wires > > New O2 sensor > > Cleaned all grounds > > Set timing...
• Buses by the Beach...pt-II Upstate NY
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:47:53 -0400
  ...had the wrong distributor cap (2.1 on a 1.9) and out of no where comes a brand new cap and rotor which...
• Re: Hot Cat
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Tue, 1 Feb 2011 21:13:13 -0800
  I replaced the distributor cap and rotor to make sure a good spark is getting to all the cylinders and it still seems as...
• Re: Buses by the Beach... getting cold feet Shot Down
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:41:42 -0400
  ...had the wrong distributor cap (2.1 on a 1.9) and out of no where comes a brand new cap and rotor which...
• Re: Stuttering at 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Thu, 1 May 2003 08:02:09 -0700
  ...AFM and >AFM cleaning, temp 2 sender, O2 sensor, cap&rotor, distributor, plugs, >plug wires, all grounds cleaned, and it still persists. I don...
• Re: my first cooling system scare
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 08:03:56 -0500
  ...This leak, and another I found on the back end of the front heater core to coolant distributor hose, were both from screw-type...
• Re: Moral qestion--Case in point
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:18:41 -0500
  ...Failing coil. >> Somethingwrong in the distributor advance. Something in the >> vacuum system. Something >> in the fuel delivery or injection system. This could take days...
• Re: Low compression, more test results-busaid inying used vans!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 13:33:19 -0700
  ...And I do think sometimes, when I see a sepearated rod cap with catastrophic failure, I wonder if the driver was going 80 mph...
• Re: Coolant Overpressurization / Head Gasket Leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:05:49 -0800
  ...but I keep the Digijet Fuel Injection and the 1.9 Distributor and Igniter and also . 1.9 crank pulley .. and that set up...
• Re: 83 h20 fuel injection problem
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 21:43:51 EDT
  ...Seeing how it is rpm dependant what about the distributor? I had a timing advance problem on our 85 that plagued us until I...