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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
Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:12:07 -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: Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:19:01 -0800
...I just take another distributor ...connect it to the harness, turn on the key .. and turn the dist with my fingers ... when you hear...
for folks without gopher: some vw parts info & stuff
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Wed, 21 Sep 94 08:40:47 CDT
...camper flue cap, 253-070-688A North Hollywood, CA 91601 $6.50 +shipping (818) 760-4214 (818) 760-4216 FAX Recycled Inc (Parts Place...
Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sat, 18 Jan 2014 11:30:25 -0500
...40 years so I am familiar with large engines and oil capacities but somehow I didn't switch modes. Steve On Jan 18, 2014...
Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Sat, 1 Aug 2009 01:03:47 -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: Search for tires
Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 14:14:26 -0500
...So yes to get >> more capacity a given design becomes a larger tire. Increased diameter >> means decreased revolutions per mile so it can carry...
Re: AFM and idle issue
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 24 Sep 2023 11:51:10 -0400
...Yesterday I replaced the distributor cap, wires, and ignition coil with the “pin type” connectors (from the earlier “push type” connectors (I should look...
H2O tank senders solved!
Historical mailing list - "David Beierl (by way of David Beierl )"
Fri, 7 Jan 2000 15:04:02 -0500
...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: Vanagon Musings
Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
Thu, 10 Nov 2005 07:32:26 -0700
...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: Some 'new van owner' rap (long)
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:56:54 -0700
...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: End of Draft: Analog VOMs for vans, was Re: AFM test readings
Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
Fri, 4 Jul 2014 21:42:56 -0400
...I used them as > a source because they have their own calibration service and are > authorized distributors for Simpson which is a US brand...
Re: Best way to clean engine?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 16 Mar 2005 14:49:03 -0800
...Label and pull the plug wires and bag the distributor and coil. Label and pull the belts. Examine all the electrical connections in the...
Re: Big Trip Report [part 7, long]
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 01 Sep 95 13:19:43 CDT
...filters, WD-40 cans, assorted 3M products, >replacement halogen light bulbs, distributor caps and rotors, >fuses, wiper blades... we just couldn't believe it...
Re: Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:40:31 -0500
...I installed a known good distributor and ECU > and > still nothing. Then I checked the readings of the temp II with my digitool > and...
Re: $89 Stainless Steel 2.1L Connecting Pipes - and OEM German 1.9L mufflers (not stainless)
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Sat, 1 Sep 2001 17:23:47 -0700
...little SS pipe stock) to thread the end to match the cap from the dealer... I'll look into this - I'll make up...
Re: Van won't run right - troubleshooting help, more
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 1 Oct 2011 00:56:06 -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...
My Westy's first happy trip (a bit long)
Historical mailing list - Michael D. Landis
Mon, 15 Sep 1997 08:37:25 -0600
...The initial problems I had with Maxbug, my '81 Westy, were very frustrating at times (especially the times that involved the distributor blowing up...
Re: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 18 Aug 2007 22:05:41 -0700
...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: 1.9L still a problem child (update)
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Mon, 15 Aug 2005 19:32:56 -0400
...swapped with good used AFM, ECU, hall sender, idle stabilizer, distributor, and cleaned and checked all plugs and sensor connections and grounds. *had someone...
Re: Timing Question
Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
Thu, 21 Jun 2001 22:14:21 -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...
Re: End of Draft: Analog VOMs for vans, was Re: AFM test readings
Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
Sat, 5 Jul 2014 09:04:46 -0400
...I used them as > a source because they have their own calibration service and are > authorized distributors for Simpson which is a US brand...
Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:25:37 -0500
...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: Poor mileage update
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 2 Dec 2007 14:43:57 -0800
...Same for distributors. If I had a used good one around, it'd run it, and carry the first for a known good spare...
Re: Search for tires
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 16:02:10 -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...
Re: Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
Sat, 15 Feb 2003 12:46:39 -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...
Vanagon Production discontinued in South Africa
Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
Fri, 3 May 2002 12:57:18 +0200
...The very first Kombi in South Africa, a gift to a German malaria researcher who had to traverse Central Africa, landed in Cape Town...
Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Fri, 15 Jul 2016 22:54:20 +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: [WetWesties] Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 27 Dec 2002 10:41:39 -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: Vanagon Musings
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Thu, 10 Nov 2005 07:11:12 -0800
...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: Overfilling the oil issues
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sat, 28 May 2011 03:29:19 -0400
...Round cap with metal >>>>>>> band >>>>>>> holding it. I believe there is also a vent directly above that on >>>>>>> top >>>>>>> of >>>>>>> the transmission. It is...
Buses By Ther Falls report
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 24 Jun 2002 23:46:22 EDT
...brand new Hwy 407, the short coolant hose from the plastic distributor to the main coolant line burst. By the time I saw the...
Re: Disappearing Coolant - Head Leak?
Historical mailing list - Vince S
Wed, 15 Sep 2004 17:28:00 -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: The end of the road (86 westy runnin' rich) - LONG STORY
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Tue, 22 Oct 2002 00:25:05 -0400
...I ran the wire back to the engine and terminated it on the little tab on the distributor housing. Fully expecting yet another failure...
Re: WD-40....Fact or Fiction?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:10:39 -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: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Tue, 13 Aug 2002 15:55:55 -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: Start up,back fire? Injector pulses per mile
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 20 May 2015 19:32:34 -0400
...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: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 08:55:29 -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...
Factory Tools List Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Wed, 15 Feb 1995 12:42:22 -0500
...Engine VW222a, 28, TRANS VW228, 40-66?, distributor drive gear Engine VW228b, 71, TRANS;puller ignifition distributor drive shaft Engine VW240a, 113, Pressing rear...
Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 18 Jan 2014 11:58:27 -0500
...40 years so I am familiar with large engines and oil capacities but somehow I didn't switch modes. Steve On Jan 18, 2014...
Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
Historical mailing list - Jerry
Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:41:30 -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: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:37:26 -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: Water Pump // Alternator Belt problem
Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
Sat, 24 May 2008 19:47:15 -0700
...I changed the spark plugs, rotor, distributor cap, fuel filter, >> air filter, oil and oil filter, and flushed the power steering, brake and >> clutch...
Re: WD-40....Fact or Fiction?
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:48:20 -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: Won't start (tries) (coughs)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 3 May 2011 13:04:48 -0700
...besides tired components like say ...spark plug wires, hall sender in >> distributor .. >> idle switch not making contact ................shorted oxygen sensor ( >> rare ) .... >> there's ground...
large object into westy
Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
Fri, 2 Nov 2012 09:56:07 -0400
...They've been no problem for the past 4 years (I upgraded the Coil and Distributor Cap to run these). The German Berus are...
Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:25:08 -0700
...I asked the distributor about this ("Hey, how come the current is higher than the brochure says?") and his response was to set it...
Re: Mazda RX7 oil cooler on Westy
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 22 Feb 2002 08:47:15 -0600
...I thought it would be nice > to > perhaps bump up the capacity with 103mm cylinders, but I'm > concerned > that the extra power might...
Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 16 May 2012 14:41:57 -0700
...it 'looks' like they are showing a vac hose on the 1.9 distributor capsule... but it can't be that ..it has to...
What about us?: H2O tank senders solved!
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Fri, 7 Jan 2000 15:29:21 -0500
...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: 84 running issue solved?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 31 May 2022 10:14:13 -0400
...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: The end of the road (86 westy runnin' rich) - LONG STORY
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Tue, 22 Oct 2002 06:23:17 -0400
...I ran the > wire back to the engine and terminated it on the little tab on the > distributor housing. Fully expecting yet another failure...
Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:37:34 -0500
...After all, much had been replaced, with a complete tune-up, new plugs, rotor, distributor cap, plug wires, other such things. The fuel injectors...
Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:35:42 -0500
...Turlock, CA rest stop - only 20 > > minutes to do that!), two distributors, water pump, thermostat > > w/O-Ring, AFM, master cylinder, accel cable, ignition...
Daboat runs, but slowly - solution!
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Tue, 26 Dec 1995 14:29:52 -0800 (PST)
...Then, I swapped the distributor out with a spare. Couldn't get it to run at all with the spare, I think the condenser...
GNATT trip report - part one
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Sun, 25 Jun 1995 23:14:29 -0700 (PDT)
...bowl, pot, skillet, electric heater (110V), 2 x cylinder head, alternator, distributor, normal tools plus compression tester, vacuum gauge, floor jack, valve spring compressor...
lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Tue, 16 Aug 2005 06:46:18 -0400
...swapped with good used AFM, ECU, hall sender, idle stabilizer, distributor, and cleaned and checked all plugs and sensor connections and grounds. *had someone...
Re: large object into westy
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Fri, 2 Nov 2012 10:51:23 -0400
...They've been no > problem for the past 4 years (I upgraded the Coil and Distributor Cap > to run these). The German Berus are...
Reply to: Re: My Own Private FAQ
Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
02 Nov 96 10:14:12 EST
...the only things you need to replace are the distributor cap and rotor. my bet is that the surging/searching idle is a result...
Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:58:27 -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: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Sat, 6 Oct 2012 22:01:52 -0400
...throttle switch > Replaced AFM (NOT new) > Replaced throttle body boot > Replaced distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs and wires > Checked timing somewhere along the way...