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• Re: Fuel pressure anomaly
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:44:13 -0700
  ...If the pump has enough capacity to make pressure and > the regulator is working all is good. Leaky injectors are easy to check. > Remove...
• 1.9 engine tune up
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 17 May 2022 11:33:53 -0400
  ...It frustrates me that I can’t just read the Bently watch some videos, consult with capable friends then just do it myself. But...
• Re: AFM and idle issue
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 24 Sep 2023 08:09:56 -0700
  ...Yesterday I replaced the distributor cap, > wires, and ignition coil with the “pin type” connectors (from the earlier > “push type” connectors (I should look...
• Road Trip!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sun, 14 Apr 1996 22:56:14 -0500 (CDT)
  ...So I gave up on that idea temporarily and popped the distributor cap. Right away I suspected I had found the problem, as there...
• Garage Cleanup Sale - Making Room for a Net Project
  Historical mailing list - email99
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:24:34 -0400
  ...top and bottom) and square headlight buckets and lights $4084 ignition distributor $2586 AT rear axles (R & L).No CV joints or boots $40SmallCar...
• Re: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 21:50:26 -0600
  ...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: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 17:09:32 +0000
  ...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: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:20:16 +0000
  ...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: bostig kit for VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:51:43 -0700
  ...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: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:29:23 -0800
  ...remove that 7 mm hex head screw plug on top of the 'triple T' fuel hose junction right next to the distributor. Put a...
• Now What Do I Do???
  Historical mailing list - Gina
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 08:18:50 -0500
  ...replaced the fuel filter, distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs (what a mess), changed the oil and filter (10/30) adjusted the idle and timing...
• Re: Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 09:09:24 -0600
  ...inflator. > > 1 Pair jumper cables. > > 4 Spare Spark plugs. > > 1 Spare Distributor Cap. > > 1 Spare set of ignition cables. > > 2 Spare CVs with boots...
• Re: AFM intermittancy result?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:20:18 -0700
  ...the fix was to make a gasket for the distributor cap out of a plastic baggie . did that, and could drive in dust with...
• Group Buy Announcement for Upgrade Digifant ECU Chips
  Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
  Sun, 14 Jul 2002 20:27:16 -0700
  ...are in new or good condition, > ie spark plugs, plug > leads, distributor cap, rotor, air filter, fuel > injectors giving you the > correct amount of...
• Re: Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 20:20:37 -0700
  ...ignition components > are > all in order with fairly new plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor. > I've > also installed a Pertronix ignitor. The catalytic...
• Re: Alternate A/C refrigerants?
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Mon, 12 May 1997 00:33:54 -0500
  ...After reading all of this I'm now leaning toward the R406a, if I can find a local distributor (and, hopefully, somone who can...
• Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:57:52 -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: '89 2.1i digifant cutting out. Really need some help on this one... ; NOT SOLVED!
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 13:06:19 -0400
  First assumption is that the ignition wires, spark plugs, distributor cap and rotor are all fine. I like to think iof probabilities given the...
• Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:14:05 -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...
• Would you be interested in a limited-slip diff for your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 21:56:26 -0700
  ...I'm posting the email I got from the US distributor, in hopes that someone might be interested in organizing a group purchase, or...
• Re: WD-40....Fact or Fiction?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 03:36:00 -0500
  ...If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the > moisture and allow the car to start. > > P.S. The basic...
• Re: subject Re: VW quality & Mercedes FI & Japanese FI - was - Massive Maintenance and cost
  Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 22:55:05 -0400
  ...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: Fuel Mileage and Upholstry and o2 sensors
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:38:05 -0400
  ...Also, check your plug wires, distributor cap, rotor etc. 6. There are a lot of sensors, and since these vans are pre OBD-II...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:48:38 -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: '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 - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:48:22 -0700
  ...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: Intermittent Ignition miss, no start,or rich running, need help!,LONG
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 09:57:26 -0400
  Ezra- The problem is not some complicated, obscure capacitive-resitance field-induction modulation reticulator fitting. It sounds like the gaps on the plugs might...
• Re: Mechanics using customer supplied parts.. Was bars leaks
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:15:45 -0400
  ...A mechanic who may be very capable, but not familiar with Vanagon parts, may not think to check on the brand of country of...
• # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 06:07:05 -0700
  ...Of course the coolant pressure cap should have relieved it (and might have if it reached 15psi), but old hoses always are a weaker...
• Re: 1.9 engine tune up
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 17 May 2022 09:56:23 -0700
  ...This is extremely critical as > your distributor has both vacuum advance and retard. The plate needs to > close properly to close off the advance...
• Re: 2.1 running again, thanks, list!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:52:16 -0700
  ...notching or bending the tab by the distributor helps. and yes, .........it would be far better not to touch that case bolt at the...
• Re: [Syncro] Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:40:29 -0500
  ...Air Flow Meter – swap PS (I have the Vanagon Syndrome capacitor soldered into the AFM plug) 6. Air intake boot – swap - sucks plenty of...
• back from summer trip.
  Historical mailing list - jesse lee reynolds
  Wed, 24 Aug 1994 14:00:49 -0500 (EST)
  ...Ordered (by mail, as aspen is EXPENSIVE) new pistons, cylinders, clutch plate, oil pump, 009 distributor, oil pump. The nearest machine shop was in...
• 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: 88 vanagon gl "issues"
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Tue, 13 Mar 2007 18:19:38 -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: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burnin g gas in m�xico
  Historical mailing list - jes poynter
  Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:55:25 -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: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 23:38:21 -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: Another Monster Battery Option For Stock Locations-Charging!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 May 2012 17:41:40 -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...
• It's aliiiiiiiiiive! '87 Westy back on the road.
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 05:17:45 -0500
  ...seeing that, we resolved to change all the plugs, wires, and distributor cap. In the middle of that operation, his wife called us in...
• Re: Engine Cutout
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 07:41:44 -0800
  ...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: 15" Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 08:32:48 -0600
  ...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: Water Injection
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 24 May 2008 22:21:53 -0500
  ...into the vacuum line leading to the > vacuum advance on the distributor and connected it to a 2L water > bottle with an air stone...
• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:46:57 -0400
  ...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: Garage Cleanup Sale - Making Room for a New Project
  Historical mailing list - email99
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:43:37 -0400
  ...top and bottom) and square headlight buckets and > lights > > $4084 ignition distributor > > $2586 AT rear axles (R & L).No CV joints or boots > > $40SmallCar...
• Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:52:16 -0700
  ...Turlock, CA rest stop - only 20 minutes to do that!), two distributors, > > water pump, thermostat w/O-Ring, AFM, master cylinder, accel cable, > ignition...
• Re: Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Allan S Muller
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 11:40:54 -0500
  ...If the gap is correct, and the timing is correct, the wires, cap, rotor, points or pickup are in good condition then the plugs...
• Re: Engine Cutout
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 16:54:33 -0500
  ...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: New owner of 91 Westy -- sticky valve
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 19:22:13 -0500
  ...inclined to just pop off both valve covers, pop off the > > > > distributor > > > > cap, note which cylinder the rotor tip is close to pointing to...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 11 Jul 2016 18:17:18 -0700
  ...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: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:56:59 -0800
  ...2008 > New AFM > New Idle Control Unit > New 02 sensor > New Distributor and Hall sensor > New ECU > New Evaporative control canister > > This problem has...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 2 Nov 2011 12:07:58 -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: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 13:53:34 -0700
  ...throttle switch > Replaced AFM (NOT new) > Replaced throttle body boot > Replaced distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs and wires > Checked timing somewhere along the way...
• Re: vanagon syndrome week - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:18:05 -0500
  ...I have given her a tune > > up(spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, and rotor) but it does the > same > > thing. Someone mentioned in the...
• Re: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burnin g gas in m�xico
  Historical mailing list - Travis Newhouse
  Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:02:04 -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: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 1 Oct 2011 01:22:19 -0500
  ...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: cheap vanagon skylights
  Historical mailing list - Trevor Reid
  Tue, 3 Jan 2012 18:55:20 -0800
  Thanks Robert! We're always looking into product ideas and production improvements etc...You can buy that container through Bus Depot - Our US Distributor...
• Re: WD-40....Fact or Fiction?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:10:46 -0800
  ...If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the > moisture and allow the car to start. > > P.S. The basic...
• Re: Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 21:46:07 -0600
  ...ignition components >> are >> all in order with fairly new plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor. >> I've >> also installed a Pertronix ignitor. The catalytic...
• Re: Fuel pressure anomaly
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:52:25 -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...
• V6anagon Chronicles /L
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 18 Dec 1995 12:59:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Cap, rotor, plugs, wires. '80 GM distributor has electronic ignition, with vacuum and centrifugal advance, and has the coil built into the cap (?). Not...
• Fwd: My 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st Westy -'84 Westy information
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Fri, 27 Jun 1997 19:18:59 -0500
  ...I keep a watchful eye on the distributor cap, rotor and spark plugs. I follow the recommended durations for replacements and brands. I keep...