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• Re: VW quality & Mercedes FI & Japanese FI - was - Massive Maintenance and cost
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:42:54 -0700
  ...it was > sitting in the driveway the day after I bought it. Maybe it was the > TR4 distributor that flew apart in the middle...
• Re: CIS Puzzler (Jetta content only)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 18:20:24 -0800
  ...The transmission seems to shift >smoothly between gears and is full of fluid. > >If I turn the distributor counterclockwise a bit the idle goes...
• Re: Synthetic oils and bypass filtration
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 10:35:10 -0700
  ...Their US distributor put it up, and it needs some work. http://trasko-usa.com The paper refill is definitely not TP, and their...
• FS 86 Syncro, Avon, CT 208K miles $3600 obo
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 14:18:05 -0500
  http://www.classifieds2000.com/cgi-cls/ad.exe?P1+C17+A0+R89388+Q258788 115 tranny stuck in 4th gear. now you know as much...
• Re: problems after head swap in '84 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 29 May 2002 16:36:35 -0400
  ...distributor only is not my preferred way. Especially on a pushrod engine. All SOHC/DOCH engine have a notch on the main camshaft gear...
• Re: dizzy position and ht lead order !!?? help please !
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:58:09 -0700
  ...where that faint mark or notch is IF...............IF the DISTRUBTOR drive gear is installed in the engine correctly ! to tell where # 1 really...
• FW: Euro-Drive: 90 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle/Hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 16:00:46 -0400
  ...Euro-Drive: 90 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle/Hesitation iATN Help: send blank email to: help@i-atn.com Upgrade: http://members.iatn.net/enhanced...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - James
  Thu, 5 Dec 2013 00:07:46 -0500
  ...slop in the gear drive/powerpulses as it's rotating. I saw the > > same thing when we built our distributor replacement (replaced the > > stock...
• update:another gremlin (throttle position switch)
  Historical mailing list - matt greenwell
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 08:41:33 -0500
  ...at low speeds (1st gear) when this occurs, the jerk takes on whiplash like proportions. the van didn't used to do this. the...
• '84 1.9: 3/4 power and running ugly
  Historical mailing list - Shiva Polefka
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 11:14:29 -0700
  ...A long hill here in town that used to be ascended in 3rd gear at 35 is now a humiliating second gear, ~20mph experience...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:00:57 -0800
  ...4.5 litres >>> gearbox oil: 80W - 90W >>> gearbox oil capacity: 3 litres (Syncro 4.5 litres) >>> autobox oil grade: Dexron (final drive 90W) >>> autobox...
• Common problem, I think
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 18:09:00 -0500
  ...did the same at the distributor. I checked all of the electrical connectors at the injectors and dabbed a bit of dielectric grease for...
• Re: electrical stalling?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 17:11:11 -0900
  ...well today westy drives terrible. > every gear there is major hesitation,like i am running out of gas, > but not > stalling. i checked my...
• hiccups/hesitations-update-new AFM
  Historical mailing list - Paolo
  Mon, 1 Jan 2001 20:14:21 -0800
  ...1st gear or at idle. Possible areas- let me know what you people think: fuel pump relay fuel pump ignition switch distributor pick up...
• Re: Friday Philosophy: On Community
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:42:43 +0000
  Hans of Vanaru let me drive a full Westy with a 2.5 a few years ago, and it was amazing! A 2.2...
• Vanagon Syndrome Solved, finally!
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 18:04:28 -0700
  ...driveway just fine. Up the hill, no problem. Into town and still running fine! Climb up a REALLY steep hill in granny gear at...
• Craigslist 72 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 6 Jan 2008 07:48:50 -0800
  ...fresh Changed the tranny gear oil New CV Boots New Windshield & Seal New seals for all windows except driver door New passenger door seal...
• Re: Friday Philosophy: On Community
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 16 Feb 2013 10:39:41 -0800
  ...I sold the '84 because it was underpowered and horrible to drive, and bought an EVC. That was a great driver, but a money...
• Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 11:23:59 -0700
  ...Pensioner Drives an 89 westy. Rides a 70 Super Corsa. On 7/31/09, Charles Nighbor <cnighbor1@comcast.net> wrote: > > <http://www.vwtecshop.com...
• Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - Rover V8
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 23 Mar 2002 13:17:17 +1200
  ...I would love to >drive one of those! (After knowing the HP and torque of that engine) :-) The Rover 3.5 has been dead...
• Re: hiccups/hesitations
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 21:25:49 -0500
  ...1st gear or at idle. > Possible areas- let me know what you people think: > fuel pump relay > fuel pump > ignition switch > distributor pick up...
• Re: Wierd (Ignition?) Problem...
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 13:46:20 -0800
  ...I remember watching a Russian mechanic poor a glass of cold water over the distributor on a non running car. It immediately started and...
• Re: rattle INSIDE engine
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 10:27:07 -0500
  ...I can move the cam gear back and forth about 1/16" with a screwdriver thru the distrib drive hole. Come to think of...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 10:12:50 -0800
  ...engaged from gear and with ign. on, turn the rotor by hand while watching the removed injectors. The hall in distributor should signal the...
• Re: hiccups/hesitations
  Historical mailing list - Little Bear
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 22:34:23 -0500
  ...1st gear or at idle. > > Possible areas- let me know what you people think: > > fuel pump relay > > fuel pump > > ignition switch > > distributor pick up...
• Re: hesitations/AFm vs. harness
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 08:04:51 -0800
  ...1st gear or at > idle. > > > > Possible areas- let me know what you people think: > > > > fuel pump relay > > fuel pump > > ignition switch > > distributor pick up...
• Re: Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:58:56 -0700
  ...direct drive original type starter.. and it would 'disengage early' ...like 'zing-out' sometimes . I knew that was the drive gear acting up. I...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:49:52 -0800
  ...distributor drive shaft slides up for any reason .....there are two shims under it that can tilt and jam in the distributor drive gear...
• Re: '82 diesel resurrection death?
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 21:04:29 -0400
  ...It should come right out, like a distributor on a gas car (it is in the same location). Once out, try turning the gear...
• Re: warm idle prob.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 22:28:35 -0800
  ...I drive again for a while. Also, I can put on the brake and slowly let the clutch out while in gear until it...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:19:24 -0500
  ...4.5 litres >>>> gearbox oil: 80W - 90W >>>> gearbox oil capacity: 3 litres (Syncro 4.5 litres) >>>> autobox oil grade: Dexron (final drive 90W) >>>> autobox...
• Re: hose replacement-->coolant dist. replacement-->thermostat housing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:10:26 -0800
  ...I got some discussion going about the worm gear drive clamps vs. the OEM spring clamps. I like the idea of the spring clamps...
• Re: Friday Philosophy: On Community
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 16 Feb 2013 10:51:23 -0800
  ...I sold the '84 because it was underpowered and horrible to drive, and bought an EVC. That was a great driver, but a money...
• Updated For Sale Parts List
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 22:17:57 -0500
  ...1 high lift cam, hydraulic grind with mating gear for crank gear. (unknown manufacturer, says Weber on the gear end.) 8 hydraulic lifters. These...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 21:20:34 -0800
  ...slop in the gear drive/powerpulses as it's rotating. I saw the > > > same thing when we built our distributor replacement (replaced the > > > stock...
• Re: has anyone seen July 2003 VWT?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 18 May 2003 12:00:55 -0700
  ...Piston end bushings about $8.00 per rod Machine shop cost of pressing the cam drive gear and distributor gear off and back onto...
• 86 Westy cuts out sporadically, now won't start
  Historical mailing list - Helge Weissig
  Tue, 20 Jun 2006 11:05:08 -0700
  ...gear, it died again slowly and then would not start. After the AAA tow an hour later, the van now sits in the driveway...
• Re: '84 1.9: 3/4 power and running ugly
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 11:29:52 -0700
  ...A long hill here in town that used to be ascended in 3rd gear at 35 is now a humiliating second gear, ~20mph experience...
• Re: Corvair and Porsche 914 Engines (Was: Towing!!!)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 16 May 2001 14:48:20 -0500
  If you use the corvair drive train and a smallblock chevy you can Call Harvey Crane at Crane cams, he'll grind you a...
• Re: really... how tough IS a full engine rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 23:26:22 -0600
  ...Piston end bushings about $8.00 per rod Machine shop cost of pressing the cam drive gear and distributor gear off and back onto...
• Engine Case and bearings
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 16:28:48 -0500
  ...Piston end bushings about $8.00 per rod Machine shop cost of pressing the cam drive gear and distributor gear off and back onto...
• VW-71 BUS-CHECKING FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD VACCUM LEAKS
  Historical mailing list - Nick Pace
  Sun, 08 Oct 95 23:31:26 PDT
  First, I'd like to thank everyone who sent me advice regarding the amount of advance on my vaccum advance & retard distributor. I was...
• Re: VW quality & Mercedes FI & Japanese FI - was - Massive Maintenance and cost
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:42:27 -0500
  ...it was sitting in the driveway the day after I bought it. Maybe it was the TR4 distributor that flew apart in the middle...
• FW: Euro-Drive: FIX 90 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle/Hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 09:28:33 -0400
  ...Euro-Drive: FIX 90 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle/Hesitation ******************************************************* Sponsoring members may rate this FIX post or add/view comments directly from this link...
• Re: occasional hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 23 Dec 2017 16:59:54 -0700
  ...I've driven about 5 miles with no incidents of hesitation. Water in the gas sound plausible, the trouble started immediately after fueling up...
• Re: Wierd (Ignition?) Problem...
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 15:57:09 -0500
  ...Even with the car still in gear and rolling it will not start back up. I pull to the side of the road and...
• Re: Carb Conversion Question
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:27:03 -0400
  ...The distributor and coil were cooked. I have finally gotten enough into it enough to assess things, and realistically I think the only option...
• Re: oil pressure problem
  Historical mailing list - Arlen & Edie
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 11:11:45 -0700
  ...run, as the distributor is also driven by this shaft. It is driven by a "toothed" pulley. The only thing "driven" by the back...
• subscribe vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Nov 1995 05:08:25 -0600
  ...the distributor, and charged me $500, saying the mechanic had test drove it and it was fixed. I was not able to drive it...
• Re: '84 1.9: 3/4 power and running ugly
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 14:28:57 -0400
  ...A long hill here in town that used to be > ascended in 3rd gear at 35 is now a humiliating second gear, ~20mph > experience...
• Re: Stuck at home (troubleshooting help needed)
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:23:21 -0600
  ...BTW Why would you ever put it in fourth gear when you're only doing 35mph? Even 45mph in fourth gear could be considered...
• Lima Bean rolls under its own power (78) long
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Mar 1996 18:45:21 PST
  ...So I pull the distributor and check the points that's funny their a little tight but not bad . Chuck the distributor back in...
• Re: Deep Water Driving
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 23:39:02 -0500
  ...Obviously, as least part of the >>motor was under water, though obviously not the distributor, or I would have >>stalled. Anyway, ever since driving...
• Re: Engine Overhaul Questions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 09:29:30 -0600
  ...After installing > Crankshaft gear, spacer, distributor drive gear, > circlip, and #4 crankshaft bearing...the diagram in my > book shows an oil thrower. However, during...
• Re: Friday Philosophy: On Community
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:17:37 -0800
  ...I sold the '84 because it was underpowered and horrible > to drive, and bought an EVC. That was a great driver, but a money...
• Re: '84 1.9: 3/4 power and running ugly
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 00:01:33 -0400
  ...A long hill here in town that used to be > ascended in 3rd gear at 35 is now a humiliating second gear, ~20mph > experience...
• Re: Westy karma (was Help wanted!!!! here we go again - power problems in Custer, SD
  Historical mailing list - David Devere
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 09:00:20 -0500
  Joy, Have you checked the hall sender on your distributor? Take off the rotor and see if the black plugged area is broken or...
• known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 07:52:23 -0400
  ...chatter 23 - Early slide windows -- glued bearing pieces fall out Syncro------ 1 - Drive shaft: vibration/balance problem 2 - Transaxle: creeper gear trying to escape...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 20:07:02 -0800
  ...slop in the gear drive/powerpulses as it's rotating. I saw the > same thing when we built our distributor replacement (replaced the > stock...
• Re: Carb Conversion Question
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:44:09 -0700
  ...Use the best of both and drive a winner. (has rare valuable mini ice cube trays). tim in san jose On 3/28/07...