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• Re: Lever on Throttle Body
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Jun 2014 00:19:56 -0400
  ...s attached to a long spring stretching across almost to the distributor, just seems to stay at whatever position I move it to. What...
• Re: Interesting Tire Info - Discount Tire (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:38:00 -0500
  ...Nokian has gone to an > arrangement with Tire Factory and Tire Factory is the sole > distributor/retailer for Nokian now. Interesting. This is on...
• Re: '86 GL stutters, stumbles and dies intermittantly
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Fri, 1 Sep 2006 17:48:34 -0400
  ...I do like the suggestion of inspecting wires underneath the distributor. Be very careful removing the plug, the insulation will be extremely brittle. How...
• Late Split VDO Clocks...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 01 Feb 1996 11:30:51 EST
  ...It appears to me the clock operates via a contact (point) system similar (visually) to the points in the distributor). As the clock ticks...
• Re: HELP!! Rain kills my vanagon.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 15:33:21 EDT
  ...This seems to be related to the distributor, but not certain. Has anyone else had similar problems? This is of major concern because I...
• Re: Igntion coil failure
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 18:38:07 EDT
  ...These have the distributor terminal that will accept the push in connectors only (the OE pin setup spark plug wires won't work with...
• Porch(e) engines
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 20:20:27 -0800
  ...FWIW count the plug wires on the distributor. If 6 then purchase. pensioner
• Friday Thoughts about Turboing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 19:52:37 -0600
  ...I bought my copy from California Imports, the US distributor is Motorbooks at 715 294 3345 or 800 826 6600. George '85 Westfalia
• Re: Confused about valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 15:37:04 -0400
  ...When I look at the distributor the order of the plug wires (starting in the upper left hand corner where the notch is located...
• Re: vanagon syndrome-- need capacitor
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 15:07:44 -0400
  ...van has a fit,swap the fuel relay,swap out a distributor, check the wiring by eye to find any interesting spots,and reeee...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 26 Oct 2005 08:06:19 -0400
  ...Vanagain and Busdepot have >entire distributors (rebuilt) for around $150...
• Re: First, apologies
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 11:27:02 -0700
  ...the two screws that attach the throttle body to > the air distributor first, that was the biggest air-leak on my 1.9 > when...
• Re: "Maybe" some progress towards remedying my no-start/bucking/stal
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 00:05:36 -0600
  ...It's puddly and slushy out, fwiw. * I noticed when I had attached the plug wires to the distributor, how little grip the distributor...
• 2.1 WBX Ignition System
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:09:32 -0300
  ...It seems quite conventional, the ECU pulses the coil, the spark goes to the distributor and then on to the plugs. I believe the...
• Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:05:44 -0400
  At 11:45 AM 3/24/2009, David Clarkson wrote: >I removed these inserts as they seemed to allow the hoses to slip >off...
• Re: 86 running problem
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 10:16:15 EST
  ...Filters, distributor cap and rotor, plugs, and then go through the tests of the ignition system that Bentley discribes. If you have another 86...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 12:10:13 -0800
  ...Pre-'86, there is no Idle Stabilizer *Valve*, only the > electronic Idle Stabilizer connected to the distributor circuitry. The > former may connect as you...
• 91 GL "dies when hot" issue resolved
  Historical mailing list - Dan Haydon
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 12:59:37 -0600
  ...likely the Hall sender (my mechanic is replacing with a new distributor). So thanks for the direction on this. Also, he mentioned that fuel...
• Replacing water pump 86 syncro ?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 22:41:20 EDT
  ...the bottom are there ones too at the top?), possibly the distributor because a hose clamp is angled wrong unless I use a bent...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 11:04:23 -0700
  ...AND if there is no signal, does that mean bad Distributer or bad signal generator (hall distributor)?? Does it matter, because i believe ONLY...
• Re: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 18:17:26 -0800
  ...The hall sender > style distributor was attached to a little black box in the rain tray and > this controlled the firing of the coil...
• Update: No start after rain
  Historical mailing list - Chip & Co.
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 14:24:52 -0500
  ...Where the wires for my sending unit enter the distributor, there is a black braket kinda deal that guides them in. On mine, the...
• Re: missing wire at distributor? and timing question
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 22:45:10 EDT
  ...missing wire at distributor? and timing question > >Try what? 10 degrees ahead of standard timing on a standard DJ 2.1 - you >must be...
• Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 12:32:34 -0800
  ...I pulled in > the parking lot, > loosened the distributor clamp and turned the > distributor. The idle > settled down and I went back through for...
• Re: COLD START PROBLEM!!!!!!!!! anyone!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 22:56:11 -0400
  ...but for that, i need a spare distributor..... Ben Dennis Haynes wrote: > Last long shot. Defective distributor pick up or ignition module > causing multiple...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - wayout
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 23:15:08 -0400
  ...I turn the motor clockwise till the distributor points at the notch, and the mark on the pulley is in line with the seam...
• Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 19:20:02 -0400
  ...Checked distributor - it looks good. I put a new eye on the ground for good measure. I measured fuel pressure at the T both...
• Re: 1.9 Wasserboxer differences? (63 kW vs 66 kW)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 25 May 2009 11:31:39 -0700
  ...Changing distributor curves and > exhaust systems sounds like much more fun! > > Thanks Jake. > > Jim >
• Re: More cylinder numbering
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 23 Jan 1997 17:32:52 -0800
  ...correct cylinder #s: >3 1 >4 2 > >Aside from checking the distributor rotor, how does one check for TDC >on #1, instead of #3...
• Re: H water distributor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 22:49:18 -0400
  At 08:57 PM 6/19/2002, mike wrote: >I posted earlier today that my H water plastic piece in my '85 broke. I...
• Re: more propane questions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 15:40:20 -0500
  ...from the top side of your stove after removing the gas distributor plates from your burner bases. (they unscrew) Stan Wilder 83 Air Cooled...
• RMMW is in the clear.
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 09:06:33 -0500
  ...Through a secondary party, Volkswagen has filed thousands of complaints around the USA against shops and distributors of parts for Volkswagens for use of...
• My van dosent like me :-( !!!
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 03:28:37 +0000
  ...New water pump, distributor cap , button, new seals front and many many in the cooling system. Dont drive the van, affraid of ruining case...
• Re: Plastic Lens Buffing (Off Topic, but need advice on a Deawoo)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 08:35:32 EST
  ...Yes, you can go to a glass shop or acrylic plastic distributor (plexiglas) and look for Novus Plastic Polish. Use with some kind of...
• Re: RoadHaus
  Historical mailing list - x
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 21:54:10 -0400
  ...Anew distributor "hall sender" will be needed. For those who know what this is :-))))) http://www.benplace.com/roadhaus.htm Mister Ben
• Re: Spark plug wires
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:55:32 -0400
  When you're standing aft of the engine looking at the distributor ... the upper left wire goes to the upper left spark plug (#3...
• O2 Sensor Replacment options
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 8 Mar 2001 07:26:29 -0800
  ...Regarding the part number I listed WOT 21-156-8300, I called the Bow Wow Distributor, and it is a Beck Arnley number, for...
• Parked Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kenneke
  Tue, 6 May 1997 22:40:55 -400
  ...Unplug the return line from the pressure regulator by the distributor. Attach some spare fuel line to the regulator and crank the engine. You...
• Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 14:21:34 -0400
  ...What it doesn't flush the radiator or the long coolant lines running between the radiator and the thermostat housing and coolant distributor if...
• used engine parts for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 23:34:47 -0400
  ...forward and slightly to the left > (driver's) side of the distributor is a hole in the tin cover, and > something that looks like...
• Re: Question about ignition timing..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:58:23 -0700
  ...I'd set the flywheel pulley mark at the right spot and then rotate the distributor till the points were closed, insert the rolling...
• Re: 1.9L Hiccup Remedy?
  Historical mailing list - David Gunning
  Tue, 23 May 2006 05:55:37 -0400
  ...I have noticed, at previous times, that the inside of the distributor cap has been obviously zapped by high voltage, and that when the...
• Re: Cause of weak spark?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 19 Sep 2015 17:55:45 -1000
  ...you've redone your engine and distributor grounds , yes ? the parts involved are ecu, distributor and Hall Sender , coil, wires and ground of course...
• Re: 2.1 L WBX Overheat -1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 21 Mar 2015 22:54:41 -0500
  ...Over time, I have replaced the coil, distributor, alternator, fuel pump( that isn't on the engine) water pump, oil cooler seal, fuel injectors...
• Re: Wiring harness to distributor plug
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 05:34:05 -0700
  ...It's the connection from the coil to the distributor. The wires in my plug were kinda stiff/hard and of course I was...
• Re: Norcold 3163/Out of level performance
  Historical mailing list - Frank Goodrick
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 13:01:42 -0400
  ...This fridge is only available from Winnebago distributors, though I suspect you could get it custom-ordered from any Norcold distributor/retailer. > >Cheers, >MJS...
• Pertronix installation report
  Historical mailing list - Stebbins
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 14:02:58 +0200
  ...I have a 91 syncro with carburetors and a Bosh 009 distributor WITHOUT a vacuum advance. Pertronix sells various kits, so be sure to...
• Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:18:18 -0800
  ...n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Called local yacht shop (not many distributors here for Interlux) >> >> "Hi. How much is a gallon of Brightside white...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon won't start
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lipert
  Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:30:53 -0400
  ...We changed the distributor cap and rotor just because they looked a >little suspect. > > It doesn't even act like it wants to try...
• [Fwd: Re: Hwy Hesitation]
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 20:10:42 -0800
  ...I checked in the engine compartment and gave a few taps and shakes to the AFM, relays, distributor contacts etc. It fired up, but...
• Outstanding 1990 Westy for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Rose Geiger
  Wed, 19 May 1999 15:31:53 -0400
  ...Many items attended to in last 1,000 miles, ie - new water pump, plugs, wires, distributor parts, fuel filter, air filter, coolant and brake...
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 16:29:59 -0700
  ...take a radial tyre plug repair kit and a 12v compressor. Distributor cap and a set of plugs! CV joint bolts. I assume that...
• Re: Serendipity (W)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 14:57:05 -0700
  ...Serendipity (W) > I had just put the finishing touches on an email where I waxed > theoretical about distributor rotors with a fellow list member...
• only half the rotor's tip working?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Tue, 15 May 2001 22:21:22 EDT
  ...The copper (or brass?) metal tip that is as wide as the rotor and hits (or rather passes by) the contacts in the distributor...
• Bucking Engine
  Historical mailing list - Bill H.
  Tue, 4 May 2004 14:58:02 -0700
  Quite a few people suggested that I do the spark plug wires, rotor and distributor cap but before I bought new parts, I put...
• Re: Headlight Switch
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:02:56 -0800
  ...he cut me a fantastic deal on a distributor a couple of months ago so I revved him up here and got a reply...
• Excellent VW 2.1 rebuilt engine for sale in Vancouver BC area - photos
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 15:49:26 -0700
  ...engine carrier bar, fuel injection system, cooling system pipes, airbox, alternator, distributor, heat shield, coolant tank etc. Pretty much everything to do with the...
• 2.1L into '84 Westy project - Cooling system question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 19:12:09 -0400
  ...I have COMPLEAT 2.1L engine sitting in my garage - coolant lines, coolant distributors, coolant crossover lines, coolant burp lines, and any other kind...
• Re: Bluestar =?windows-1252?Q?project=85no_start_yet?=
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 May 2013 18:08:25 -0700
  ...Not the receptacle on the distributor body though I had better check there also! > > Steve > > On May 11, 2013, at 8:45 PM, Scott...
• Re: Ignition Failures
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 22:13:14 -0800
  ...I happened to have another > distributor handy with a good hall sender - so Installed it in Ol' Red. > Fired right up it did. Decided...