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Re: Search for tires
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 16:00:02 -0800
...tires up here in Canada is that there is only > > one distributor. A monopoly. Prices reflect that. > > > > I still think there will be a...
Re: STRANDED
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Wed, 2 Apr 2014 23:23:42 -0400
...Now, it's time to go get dirty and straighten up plastic end cap on the bumper I vented my frustration on. I kicked...
Re: 85 with uneven idle/poor fuel economy (response long and thorough)
Historical mailing list - Dave C.
Sat, 9 Dec 2000 22:52:20 -0500
...new > plugs,plug wires, rotor/cap, oxygen sensor, fuel/air filters, new > muffler/tail pipe & cat, oil change, fuel pressure regulator. > My situation on...
Re: Bad Tiico's and Good Samaritans (story)
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 21 Jan 2003 19:13:32 -0800
...Then, make sure the distributor is pointing to sparkplug #4 and line the mark on the distributor up with the rotor - when the cap...
Re: Newbie question
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Fri, 5 May 1995 11:55:06 -0500 (CDT)
...camper flue cap, 253-070-688A North Hollywood, CA 91601 $6.50 +shipping (818) 760-4214 (818) 760-4216 FAX Gerald Gregory Reproduction pre...
road test: 1968 VW Station Wagon (long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 10 Jan 95 15:48:47 CST
...The windshield washer, activated by a push of the button in the center of the wiper knob has a capped plastic container mounted in...
Re: Desperate!
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Sat, 15 Jul 2006 13:52:31 -0700
...oil change, transmission oil change, coolant power flush, new plugs, leads, distributor cap and rotor arm). The morning we left Toronto the van stopped...
Re: Start up,back fire?
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Wed, 20 May 2015 16:48:20 -1000
...Disappointing ! >>> I also changed the distrib cap and rotor. >> I would be paying a visit to that mechanic. Disappointing? Truly so. I would also...
Massive Maintenance and cost
Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:59:03 +0100
...Turlock, CA rest stop - only 20 minutes to > do that!), two distributors, water pump, thermostat w/O-Ring, AFM, > master cylinder, accel cable, ignition...
Car Battery FAQ 2.0
Historical mailing list
Mon, 16 Sep 1996 20:31:04 -0300 (ADT)
...Reserve Capacity (RC) > >The second most important consideration is the Reserve Capacity rating >because of the effects of an increased parasitic (key off) load...
Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:30:51 -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: Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 14 Feb 2005 22:59:21 -0700
...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: Start up,back fire?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 20 May 2015 22:39:44 -0500
...Disappointing ! > >>> I also changed the distrib cap and rotor. > >> I would be paying a visit to that mechanic. Disappointing? Truly so. I would also...
Re: Moral question
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Fri, 19 Jan 2007 18:33:42 -0500
...dist. cap, plugs etc., and the thing still does what it was doing. Then he says, "OK, we'll replace the distributor...and on...
How Many Tows Does it Take to Get Canceled by AAA? (LONG)
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Tue, 24 Jul 2001 06:58:07 -0500
...The rest of the day was innocent enough, but was brightened up substantially when the chief driver left his keys and locking gas cap...
Re: 84 running issue solved?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 31 May 2022 11:37:06 -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: Engine repair or replacement?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:13:49 -0500
...Remember that if you need to remove the distributor at any time, don't loosen the clamp, remove the nut on the stud. You...
for allistair: unimog field test (long)
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Mon, 03 Oct 94 23:14:31 CDT
...Off-Road capability Ruts and mud that would hang up just about any other four-wheel drive vehicle are absolutely no sweat for the...
Re: Xantrex XM 1000 PRO + Batteries in Parallel
Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:48:52 -0700
...You need some > battery capacity to back this up. A 60A/H battery will be getting pulled > near a .5C rate which will cause...
Re: Massive Maintenance and cost
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:22:30 -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...
Road trip debrief (long)
Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
Thu, 3 Jan 2002 13:05:18 EST
...I dressed it up as a 2.1 so I retained the distributor and injection from the 88. this required changing the pulley for...
Re: Massive Maintenance and cost
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:23:36 -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: Engine repair or replacement?
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:38:23 -0400
...off the list. > > Remember that if you need to remove the distributor at any time, don't > loosen the clamp, remove the nut on...
Re: Water Pump Replacement
Historical mailing list - Roland
Thu, 9 Jun 2011 08:09:46 -0700
...pump off the 3 studs it sits on .. > > The pipe is badly captured by the crankshaft pulley .. > > and the water pump is captured by...
FW: desperate 1990 vanagon owner needs help! (A LONG SAD SAGA)
Historical mailing list - coyote
Sun, 5 Jul 1998 23:21:05 -0700
...This has seemed to help. � only use premium gas � only use regular gas � it's the distributor cap (we've replaced this too) � that...
Re: Disappearing Coolant - Head Leak?-Engine Oil Viscosity!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 15 Sep 2004 21:12:24 -0400
...I proceed to a complete tune up including changing the spark plugs, distributor rotor, distributor cap, air filter, oil filter and change the oil...
Long Trip Report & Pictures -- British Columbia and Yukon
Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:33:01 -0500
...I carried tools that were enough for my mechanical ability and an extra distributor cap, rotor, plugs, oil filters, belts and a few other...
Re: WD-40....Fact or Fiction?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:53:28 -0500
...If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the >moisture and allow the car to start. Hey, it works GREAT...
Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:25:42 -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...
RE: Vanagon Parts Stores
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 02 May 96 09:12:31 CDT
...Harvey" <sharvey@cns.ucla.edu> Recommended Repair Shops Carolina Bug Shop, Too <captain@indy.net> 1633 H. Remount Rd. run by Kenn Erwin N...
Re: Desperate!
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Fri, 21 Jul 2006 18:57:44 -0400
...oil change, transmission > oil change, coolant power flush, new plugs, leads, distributor cap > and rotor arm). > > The morning we left Toronto the van stopped...
Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 6 Oct 2012 19:36:17 -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: bostig kit for VW Vans
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sat, 1 Aug 2009 10:37:25 -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: Long Trip Report & Pictures -- British Columbia and Yukon
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:21:40 -0700
...I carried tools that > were enough for my mechanical ability and an extra distributor cap, rotor, > plugs, oil filters, belts and a few other...
Re: 84 running issue solved?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 31 May 2022 20:45:39 -0400
...The 1.9 does not have any oil cooling and the 2.1 has limited capacity during extreme events. >> >> Dennis >> >> >> From: David Boan <dboan...
Re: Engine Puzzlememt
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Sat, 23 Jun 2018 10:35:47 -0700
...Could also be something stuck on the crank gear for the camshaft or distributor drive gear. Another possibility is that one of the pins...
Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sat, 18 Jan 2014 11:52:10 -0600
...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: lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Tue, 16 Aug 2005 09:10:49 -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: Xantrex XM 1000 PRO + Batteries in Parallel
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:30:13 -0400
...You need some > battery capacity to back this up. A 60A/H battery will be getting pulled > near a .5C rate which will cause...
Re: Vanagon Production discontinued in South Africa
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Sat, 4 May 2002 20:15:57 -0700
...DIV></DIV>> who had to traverse Central Africa, landed in Cape Town in December 1952. <DIV></DIV>> Soon afterwards, a second one...
Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:46:10 -0700
...The return current to ground goes from the brush holder through the two dinky screws to the rear housing and rear bushing grease cap...
Re: Water Pump Replacement
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 9 Jun 2011 10:50:43 -0500
...pump off the 3 studs it sits on > .. > > > The pipe is badly captured by the crankshaft pulley .. > > > and the water pump is captured by...
Re: 84 running issue solved?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 2 Jun 2022 10:11:58 -0400
...The 1.9 does not have any oil cooling and the 2.1 has limited capacity during extreme events. >> >> Dennis >> >> >> From: David Boan <dboan...
Bosch Ignition Partnumbers for FlatFour VW Engines.
Historical mailing list
Wed, 21 Aug 96 13:01:10 +0200
...it and i kept it like that. Type: Year: Distributor: Points: Rotor: Distr.cap: Condenser: 1 L-Jetronic 08/74>12/79 0 231...
Re: 84 running issue solved?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 31 May 2022 12:16:16 -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...
Finally! Big Trip Report!
Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
Fri, 21 Jul 1995 11:12:33 -0700 (PDT)
...I did a tune-up and replacement of plugs,=20 points, distributor cap, rotor, all filters, and bled the=20 brakes. I also had...
latest on Re: vanagon AC (long)
Historical mailing list - Bart Wineland
Wed, 12 Jul 95 14:03:46 -0400
...Fixing your car's A/C is no more difficult and no more dangerous than changing plugs, replacing a distributor, or any other type...
Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:33:56 -0400
...The return current to ground goes from the brush holder through the two dinky screws to the rear housing and rear bushing grease cap...
Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 9 Feb 2009 20:38:54 -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: troubleshooting intermittency - long
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:53:23 -0800
...and even a little pitting on a the terminals in a Bosch distributor cap add up to totally nothing. I would say plug wires...
Re: knock Sensor, to run max timing, and optimize fuel grades used.
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Sat, 4 Nov 2000 09:54:41 +0000
...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: 1.9 > 2.1 cooling kit?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 18:14:48 -0700
...there's a hidden coolant tower/distributor that just crumbles and breaks eventually. the plastic thermostat housings on 2WD 2.1 vanagons ..those crumble...
Re: Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:09:16 +0000
...I just take another distributor ...connect it to the harness, turn on the key .. and turn the dist with my fingers ... when you hear...
Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
Historical mailing list - W Monk
Thu, 6 Aug 2009 19:50:13 -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...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list
12/10/95 10:27 PM
...Look for leaks. ___ _____ Distributor, cap, rotor, and points OK? ___ _____ Check fluid condition with flashlight ___ _____ Wiring harness appearance? Any new elec.tape? ___ _____ Any play in...
Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 18 Jan 2014 12:52:35 -0600
...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: 1.9 > 2.1 cooling kit?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 18:34:36 -0700
...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > > '74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) > > Bend, OR > > KG6RCR >
Re: advice on new propane tank
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Wed, 29 Mar 2017 22:05:29 -0700
So, I called Banner Fuel, the largest propane distributor in Spokane County. I explained to the person I spoke with what I had experienced...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:57:25 -0700
...And while you are there, also remove the tiny rubber � � > cap on top of the bleeding valve of the slave cylinder before it � � > might...
road test: 1980/82 Vanagon (real long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 11 Jan 95 14:56:49 CST
...the electronic ignition (with a Hall distributor) can be the culprits. Gordon Cline and Andy Vaughn, two capable fellows in the service department at...