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Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
Historical mailing list - john cianci
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 13:17:41 +0000
...on the ignition coil, new <DIV></DIV>> > >rotor, distributor cap, new spark plugs and wires, new air filter, <DIV></DIV>&gt...
Re: Water Pump // Alternator Belt problem
Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
Sun, 25 May 2008 12:55:11 -0400
...I changed the spark plugs, rotor, distributor cap, fuel >>> filter, >>> air filter, oil and oil filter, and flushed the power steering, brake and >>> clutch...
FIXED runs well for a minute or two
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 22 Jan 2005 16:27:36 -0600
...This is the small brown wire that comes out from the same small > bundle as the hall connector to the distributor. The brown wire...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:31:12 -0400
...Another ideal tool would be a 13 mm "distributor wrench" but I was not able to find one, and don't even know if...
Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleed problem (How to replace your slave cylinder)
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Fri, 23 Nov 2001 15:54:54 -0800
...Another ideal tool would be a 13 mm "distributor wrench" but I was not able to find one, and don't even know if...
another story: Africa by bus
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 05 Feb 95 22:19:47 CST
...pump, clutch disc, generator brushes and bearings, wheel bearings, fuel line, distributor cap and rotor arm, high-tension lead, ignition coil, throttle and clutch...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:49:42 -0700
...Another ideal tool would be a 13 mm "distributor wrench" >> but I was not able to find one, and don't even know if...
Re: Engine Puzzlememt
Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
Sat, 23 Jun 2018 16:15:27 -0400
...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: Engine Puzzlememt
Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
Sun, 24 Jun 2018 13:47:52 -0400
...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: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:34:21 -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...
Re: It's Phinally Phriedae, and Drug prohibition created the drug lords. (
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:54:36 -0700
...Apparently in > those > western societies that have de-criminalized drugs, most people that use > are > content with the readily available "soft" drugs and cap...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:59:19 -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...
Vanagon Custom Coil Springs: Production Date and last Call
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Fri, 7 Sep 2001 15:23:35 -0700
...They first made springs for horse drawn covered wagons! They currently manufacturer springs for major national brand aftermarket suspension/parts distributors that you see...
Re: 1.9 > 2.1 cooling kit?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:06:42 -0700
...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") >> > '74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) >> > Bend, OR >> > KG6RCR >> >
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - John C...
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:48:19 -0600
...Another ideal tool would be a 13 mm "distributor wrench" but I was not able to find one, and don't even know if...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:42:13 -0700
...Another ideal tool would be a 13 mm "distributor wrench" >>> but I was not able to find one, and don't even know if...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:16:02 -0400
...Another ideal tool would be a 13 mm "distributor wrench" >>> but I was not able to find one, and don't even know if...
interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Tue, 16 Aug 2005 22:40:36 -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: Water Pump // Alternator Belt problem
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 25 May 2008 16:31:26 -0500
...I changed the spark plugs, rotor, distributor cap, fuel >>>> filter, >>>> air filter, oil and oil filter, and flushed the power steering, brake and >>>> clutch...
Atlanta to Moscow Road Trip (Awfully Long)
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Sun, 21 Mar 1999 11:13:39 PST
...I vaguely recalled a capacitor fix on the AFM that involved adding an additional ground strap. I had a piece of heavy wire, so...
Re: 400mm Lift to Flush
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 6 Oct 2004 13:59:18 -0400
...Timing is by a conventional distributor with vacuum advance and retard and centrifugal advance. Distro. has a Hall-effect pulse generator that feeds the...
Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:47:34 -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: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:57:44 -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: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Wed, 17 Aug 2005 09:39:06 -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: 400mm Lift to Flush
Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
Wed, 6 Oct 2004 20:37:46 +0200
...Timing is by a conventional distributor with vacuum advance and retard and centrifugal advance. Distro. has a Hall-effect pulse generator that feeds the...
Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 16 Aug 2005 22:20:06 -0500
...swapped with good used AFM, > >> ECU, > >> hall sender, idle stabilizer, distributor, and cleaned and checked all > >> plugs and sensor connections and grounds. > >> *had someone...
Latin America Travel
Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
Mon, 10 Feb 1997 16:05:15 -0500
...your e-mail software I'm told, ther= e is a > > capability to create a file folder for mail from a specific addre= ss...
Re: Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Sun, 9 Oct 2011 20:20:19 -0700
To validate the direct drive Diesel starter thermal capacity I did a repeated cranking test today then measured temps on various parts with an...
Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:07:29 -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: The "Other" System: Motronic (long)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 29 Sep 2003 12:12:12 -0700
...The distributor doesn't control timing-it it's locked down and never adjusted. It functions as a camshaft position sensor, and to distribute...
Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
Historical mailing list - jon
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:45:30 -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...
kathy's trip report
Historical mailing list
Thu, 10 Apr 1997 14:27:13 -0700
...was overwhelming! Adjust the valves, change the oil, order a new = distributor cap from my pals at the Mammoth Napa Auto, go to the...
Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 16:10:02 -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: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sun, 11 Sep 2005 20:31:26 -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: Questions re. Audi 3A engine swap (after searching the archives)
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Thu, 6 May 2004 02:11:02 EDT
...Had to go up to the next length of socket cap screws, but really reduces the thermal soaking of the manifold. I also ported...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:34:30 -0700
...Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild To validate the direct drive Diesel starter thermal capacity I did a repeated cranking test today then measured...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:38:17 -0700
...Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild � � � To validate the direct drive Diesel starter thermal capacity I did a repeated cranking test today then measured...
Big Trip Report [part 7, long]
Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
Fri, 1 Sep 1995 10:01:22 -0700 (PDT)
...filters, WD-40 cans, assorted 3M products, replacement halogen light bulbs, distributor caps and rotors, fuses, wiper blades... we just couldn't believe it...
for you early busers: a little entertainment ... (kinda long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 01 Jun 94 12:50:33 CDT
...And when I found that I couldn't even get the distributor cap off, I threw all my tools back under the seat, changed...
Europe trip report (HUGE FILE)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 18 Apr 1996 23:58:51 -0700
...I peered under the gas cap and found where one plugs it in to recharge. Because we were trying to be frugal, we rarely...