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• Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 22:59:54 -0500
  ...Recent maintenace included replacing the ground strap from block >to ignition coil, cleaning up contacts on the ignition coil, new >rotor, distributor cap, new...
• Spring Maintenance...(long)
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 08:12:08 +0000
  ...From there, I installed new Bosch Platinums (WR7CP), new ignition wires, distributor cap and rotor. Dielectric grease was put on the ribs of the...
• Re: subject Re: VW quality & Mercedes FI & Japanese FI - was - Massive Maintenance and cost
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 22:13:52 -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: '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 - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:39:55 -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: Spring service LOONG (With list of grounds re corrosion)
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 09:06:48 -0800
  ...new ignition wires (Autobahn) > > > > new Bosch Platinums (WR7CP) spark plugs > > > > new distributor cap & rotor (Bosch) > > > > ECU - resoldered some joints, and replaced 1 resistor > > > > engine...
• Re: Garage Cleanup Sale - Making Room for a New Project
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:00:45 -0500
  ...top and bottom) and square headlight buckets and > > lights > > > > $4084 ignition distributor > > > > $2586 AT rear axles (R & L).No CV joints or boots > > > > $40SmallCar...
• Syncro Westy For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 11:36:02 -0800
  ...Recent service included tune-up (spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor, plug wire set, air filter, fuel filer, german oil filter), and adjustment of throttle...
• Re: vanagon syndrome week - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Adrian
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 12:50:56 -0600
  ...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: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:20:38 -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...
• Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:08:34 -0600
  ...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: Garage Cleanup Sale - Making Room for a New Project
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:10:56 -0700
  ...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: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 15:28:52 -0400
  ...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: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 10:16:14 -0400
  ...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: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 1 Oct 2011 11:50:24 +0000
  ...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: '91 7-passenger Vanagon FS in Cedar Springs, MI
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:44:10 -0500
  ...Two center caps missing off the > > alloys. Two short cracks in lower corner of windshield. > > It started right up; Jack had apparently done something...
• Re: engine dying while driving
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 27 Mar 2011 14:39:04 -0400
  ...More recently, I found that bad performance had come from premature wear on distributor rotor and cap. John On Sun, 2011-03-27 at...
• Re: Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:49:56 -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...
• Re: Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 11:00:14 -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: knock Sensor, to run max timing, and optimize fuel grades used.
  Historical mailing list - Fast Forward
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 10:45:24 -0800
  ...What does this involve for hardware? A sensor, control unit, wiring, or a new distributor as well. More? As to justifying cost, I do...
• Re: WD-40....Fact or Fiction?
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:15:56 -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: Start up,back fire?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 May 2015 10:04:17 -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: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:35:38 -0800
  ...So what do I know? Something about capacitance in the air flow meter .. there's a fix you can do yourself that you can...
• Re: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 09:09:51 -0400
  ...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: Water Injection
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Sat, 24 May 2008 22:44:39 -0700
  ...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: '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burnin g gas in m�xico
  Historical mailing list - jes poynter
  Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:28:16 -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: WD-40....Fact or Fiction?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:22:01 -0600
  ...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 - gary hradek
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 13:20:53 -0800
  ...ignition components > > > > are > > > > all in order with fairly new plugs, wires, > > > distributor > > > > cap and rotor. > > > > I've > > > > also installed a Pertronix ignitor. The > catalytic...
• A little something for Robb Lightfoot.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 05 May 1995 21:24:04 +0600
  ...7.00 x 14 tires. >9) Some buses still being manufactured in Emden, Germany as well as > Hannover >10) Fuel tank capacity increased to...
• Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:09:55 -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: WD-40....Fact or Fiction?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:08:31 -0600
  ...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: Overfilling the oil issues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 26 May 2011 12:25:47 -0700
  ...That black 'oil tower' next to the distributor .. I've rarely had to think about or mess with those .. there's a spring and...
• Re: Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:35:12 -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...
• Re: Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 12:21:34 -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: Search for tires
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 13 Feb 2021 10:56:29 -0800
  ...So yes to get > more capacity a given design becomes a larger tire. Increased diameter > means decreased revolutions per mile so it can carry...
• Garage Cleanup Sale
  Historical mailing list - email99
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:12:14 -0400
  ...84 ignition distributor.Price$40. 86 AT rear axles (R & L).No CV joints or boots.Price$25. SmallCar muffler for 86 Vanagon (excellent...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 18:41:16 -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...
• Some 'new van owner' rap (long)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:37:04 -0800
  ...During the 'throw parts at the problem" approach I used to remedy the problem, I replaced the fuel pump, the filter, the distributor cap...
• Re: Timing Question
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 22:54:11 -0400
  ...Also check > the oil filler cap to make sure it doesn't leak, this can affect idle. Also > the breather hose between the breather...
• Pay Nothing -- Incredible Satellite Offer qwer1
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 18:12:22 -0500
  ...opt-out@usa.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This advertisement was delivered to you by an independent distributor for the service provider.
• Re: Vngns ARE junk! Wilder's Law
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 23:56:22 -0500
  ...alternator, regulator, fuel pump. -Fuel filter, air filter -Good battery. -Tires, distributor, cap, rotor, wires, plugs and pointes... -Good exhaust sytem My few last...
• Re: Coil-itis
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Aug 2015 18:43:50 -0400
  ...They also do not have the resistor ends at the distributor cap. You should test them and actually measure the resistance of the connector...
• Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 00:12:12 -0400
  ...Recent maintenace included replacing the ground strap > from block > >to ignition coil, cleaning up contacts on the ignition coil, new > >rotor, distributor cap, new...
• Re: Start up,back fire?
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Tue, 19 May 2015 11:18:34 -0600
  ...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: bostig kit for VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:24:52 -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: Coil-itis
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 20 Aug 2015 20:37:16 -0700
  ...They also do not have > the resistor ends at the distributor cap. You should test them and actually > measure the resistance of the connector...
• Re: WD-40....Fact or Fiction? Try UV Tech!!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:20:10 -0600
  ...If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the > > moisture and allow the car to start. > > > > P.S. The basic...
• 84 1.9 lifter collapse & CA smog - HC's issue (sorry it's so long)
  Historical mailing list - Leonard Anthony
  Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:19:50 -0700
  ...FI harness Fuel Regulator 3 injectors Cat Distributor Hall controller coil ECU Fuel pump pressure reg. 02 sensor plugs, cap, rotor & wires. All intake...
• Re: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 09:46:20 -0400
  ...Air filter, fuel > filter, plugs, wires, distributor cap (if so equipped), rotor (if so > equipped). Check the ignition timing. Consider replacing the O2 sensor...
• H2O tank senders solved!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 18:39:02 -0400
  ...the bottom cap, the entry for the wires at the top, and the joint btw the rod and the top fitting. On Steve's...
• Re: Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 06:26:55 -0400
  ...ignition components >> are >> all in order with fairly new plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor. >> I've >> also installed a Pertronix ignitor. The catalytic...
• Da 2-liter boat (and tech help?)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 19 Sep 1995 12:57:21 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The FI, distributor, and hoses and stuff was all melted away, but I only wanted the short block anyway. Mike was nice enough to...
• Re: 1.9L itermittent stalling at random
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:38:15 -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: High idle issues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:22:13 -0700
  ...If you never even heard of a distributor before in your whole life, his drawings will walk you right through setting the points cap...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:43:56 -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...
• Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 08:44:52 -0500
  ...Recent maintenace included replacing the ground strap >> from block >> >to ignition coil, cleaning up contacts on the ignition coil, new >> >rotor, distributor cap, new...
• Re: Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday -More Items
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 27 Dec 2002 10:30:58 -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...
• End of Draft: Analog VOMs for vans, was Re: AFM test readings
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 21:09:47 -0400
  ...UEI (Importer is Universal Enterprises Inc of Beaverton) M110A, $60 from Transcat in Portland OR (according to the Simpson website for Oregon Simpson distributors...
• Re: Start up,back fire?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 May 2015 10:42:12 -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: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 21:09:13 -0600
  ...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: vanagon syndrome week - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 13:13:57 -0600
  ...I have given her a tune > up(spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, and rotor) but it does the same > thing. Someone mentioned in the...