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• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:25:28 -0400
  ...Syncro------ :::1 - Drive shaft: vibration/balance problem :::2 - Transaxle: creeper gear trying to escape, blows hold in case :::3 - Transaxle: Synchronizers 3th and 4th...
• Re: Vanagon 1.9L seized
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Sat, 14 Sep 1996 20:24:02 +0000
  ...gasket set >> main bearings >> rod bearings >> camshaft and bearings >> piston rings >> distributor drive gear >> water pump >> pushrod tubes >> flywheel crankshaft seal >> muffler and clamp...
• Re: has anyone seen July 2003 VWT?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 18 May 2003 12:00:55 -0700
  ...Spring under your distributor, tie it to your distributor with a small bundle tie. 2. Thrust washer under your distributor drive, tie it to...
• Re: Bell housing contamination prevention
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 31 Aug 2007 09:52:04 -0400
  ...This was along the lines of the air intake being piped up high and the distributor was in a bag with elastic ties. The...
• FS: Lots-Of-Parts II
  Historical mailing list - Benjita
  Tue, 10 Mar 1998 23:17:31 EST
  ...no locker $900.00 + $550.00 1 Center Drive Shaft $200.00 1 Half Shafts 125 $60.00 3 Master Cylinder 95 $60.00...
• Re: really... how tough IS a full engine rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 23:26:22 -0600
  ...Spring under your distributor, tie it to your distributor with a small bundle tie. 2. Thrust washer under your distributor drive, tie it to...
• Engine Case and bearings
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 16:28:48 -0500
  ...Spring under your distributor, tie it to your distributor with a small bundle tie. 2. Thrust washer under your distributor drive, tie it to...
• Engine swap project report
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 2 Jul 2012 18:40:49 -0400
  ...I also had an extra input shaft seal and oil slinger for the transmission on hand. I had an air plenum from an '85...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 06:58:04 -0700
  ...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: High resistance causing no spark?
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 19:34:45 -0700
  ...made to alternate between +12V and ground due to the rotating distributor shaft.) Just making sure. Good luck, jack On 25 Jun 2005 at...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:16:02 -0400
  ...Rather use a small screw >>> > driver and a hammer and drive the screw driver between circlip and >>> > slave cylinder at the side oposite the...
• Re: RoadHaus - Incredible Vanagon Reliability Story
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 07:24:02 -0700
  ...Yukon just ate them up > - Drive shaft u joint / still had the original 160k mile u joints. > - Distributor O ring / may or may not...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:34:21 -0700
  Just in case anyone does need to cut the shaft out to remove the lever................ Make a mental note of the angle the lever...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:59:19 -0700
  ...Rather use a small screw >>� � > driver and a hammer and drive the screw driver between circlip and >>� � > slave cylinder at the side oposite the...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:31:12 -0400
  I agree with Dylan, that shaft coming off here in the rust belt is very iffy. I have had ones not want to come...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:49:42 -0700
  ...Rather use a small screw >> > driver and a hammer and drive the screw driver between circlip and >> > slave cylinder at the side oposite the...
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 11:07:45 -0800
  ...It almost sounds like I have intermittent weak distributor centrifugal advance springs syndrome? On Jan 21, 2007, at 8:05 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote...
• back from summer trip.
  Historical mailing list - jesse lee reynolds
  Wed, 24 Aug 1994 14:00:49 -0500 (EST)
  ...Never driven over 60 MPH. There were no major problems during the trip. a busted valve cover gasket, for example. The only odd thing...
• Leak Down Testing
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:47:33 -0500
  ...that will lead to the drivers side towards the front of the van number 2 is on the drivers towards the back of the...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:33:56 -0500
  ...chatter >> 23 - Early slide windows -- glued bearing pieces fall out >> >> Syncro------ >> 1 - Drive shaft: vibration/balance problem >> 2 - Transaxle: creeper gear trying to escape...
• Interesting 57 Single Cab--California
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 09:43:22 -0600 (CST)
  ...Type II Model 26 (Single Cab Pickup) Clean; adult mechanic built, owned and maintained; daily driver. Price: $2500 or B/O Location: Sonoma County...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:42:13 -0700
  ...Rather use a small screw >>> > driver and a hammer and drive the screw driver between circlip and >>> > slave cylinder at the side oposite the...
• Re: What to replace in a rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 18:24:18 -0500
  ...Spring under your distributor, tie it to your distributor with a small bundle tie. 2. Thrust washer under your distributor drive, tie it to...
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:48:09 -0500
  ...On the 1.9 > > distributors I have > > seen the diaphragms go bad and weak centrifugal advance springs. > > Bad springs > > can make real havoc with...
• Re: Consistent cutout at 3k rpm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:43:16 -0700
  ...does under > load. > > There is not noticeable side-play in the distributor shaft and the dizzy > is > within spec in regards to base, full...
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 19:55:24 -0700
  ...On the 1.9 >>> distributors I have >>> seen the diaphragms go bad and weak centrifugal advance springs. >>> Bad springs >>> can make real havoc with...
• Re: Air mass meters Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 22 Dec 2007 16:57:05 -0800
  ...deal with, and > since there's no distributor, a disc could be driven from the > distributor drive for cam position sensing. It even turns...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 12:11:20 EST
  ...that will lead to the drivers side towards the front of the van number 2 is on the drivers towards the back of the...
• Re: 81 Westy Dead Engine - Long
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 00:11:03 -0500
  ...Spring under your distributor, tie it to your distributor with a small bundle tie. 2. Thrust washer under your distributor drive, tie it to...
• Re: Bluestar =?windows-1252?Q?project=85no_start_yet?=
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 May 2013 14:32:12 -0700
  ...For all you know the dist drive gear & shaft could be installed incorrecty. Pop the left valve cover .... get to 'point of balance' on...
• Factory Tools List Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Feb 1995 12:42:22 -0500
  ...VW222a, 28, TRANS VW228, 40-66?, distributor drive gear Engine VW228b, 71, TRANS;puller ignifition distributor drive shaft Engine VW240a, 113, Pressing rear wheel...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 11:06:16 -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: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:57:25 -0700
  The big if is IF you can remove the clutch lever from the shaft. I am 50 50 on removing that part. dylan ________________________________ From...
• Re: High resistance causing no spark?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 26 Jun 2005 02:58:35 -0400
  ...made to alternate between +12V and ground >due to the rotating distributor shaft.) > >Just making sure. > >Good luck, >jack > >On 25 Jun 2005 at...
• 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...
• CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:23:05 -0700
  ...That and-OR a combination of well intended anti seize compound and lube oil for throttle shaft dripping down onto things may have caused...
• 2.5 litre upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Dec 1995 00:34:33 -0500
  ...You can use T1 parts throughout, cranks, cams, distributor & drive, flywheel, lifters if the case is bushed, (recommended by BAS for HiPerf use anyway...
• Re: Yeah! It's a water pump weekend! (questions of course)
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:37:28 -0700
  ...A round shaft one >> will work, but a square shaft large screw driver is what you really want. >> Cheap ones are like $ 3.50...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 12:22:27 -0500
  ...that will lead to the drivers side towards the front of the van number 2 is on the drivers towards the back of the...
• For Sale: single swivel seat and misc VW stuff new and used
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 17:41:27 -0700
  ...VW part # 113 301 155 Fits some if not all Vanagon with standard trans, maybe autos too? Output shaft pilot bearing New in bag...
• Re: Questions re. Audi 3A engine swap (after searching the archives)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 6 May 2004 02:11:02 EDT
  ...Ignorant engineers! > > �**Input shaft length:�I've read a lot about it but am still confused. > I�need to use the original shaft from...
• Re: Leak Down Testing
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:57:59 -0600
  ...that will lead to the drivers side towards the front of the van number 2 is on the drivers towards the back of the...
• Volkswagen tool list for 1963-1967.(long)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Thu, 16 Feb 1995 16:10:12 -0800 (PST)
  ...MANUFACTURER and DISTRIBUTOR: Messrs. Alfred Teves KG Maschinen-und Armaturenfabrik 600 Frankfurt/Main Rebsto:cker-Strasse 41-53 Fitting sleeve order No. 3.9314...
• Re: 87 Help AGAIN
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 15:01:07 -0800
  ...I had done NOTHING since my last post where it wouldn't go up and down driveway. Today, I couldn't make it to...
• 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
  ...Rather use a small screw driver and a hammer and drive the screw driver between circlip and slave cylinder at the side oposite the...
• Re: Digifant start up question> RPMs 'hunt around'
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:49:11 -0700
  ...I get vanagons here that have been worked on to the tune of two 600 dollar distributors.. and they are still stalling out. What...
• 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
  The old direct drive starters are usually turned in for a core. to not turn it in, means paying usually 60 bucks core charge...
• Re: Cam #'s
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Tue, 17 May 2016 12:44:05 -1000
  ...has the distributor. ( I put the distributor in first btw .. and never remove it ....you don't want the shaft that drives it or...
• F/ Guns!?? I got your guns right here!! (vw-powered guns, that is...)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 16:23:29 -0500
  ...is by two multi-pin plug sockets and the long splined drive shafts are of the quick release type. With these items disconnected all...
• Re: Cam #'s
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 May 2016 00:26:23 -0400
  ...has the distributor. ( I put the distributor in first btw .. and never remove it ....you don't want the shaft that drives it or...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 18:11:02 -0500
  ...that will lead to the drivers side towards the front of the van number 2 is on the drivers towards the back of the...
• What not to do when rebuilting a starter.
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:38:41 -0700
  ...Quick disassembly of starter. (In driveway this time; last time wife was unhappy about marring the kitchen table...) An inspection of starter shows that...
• Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:38:02 -0700
  ...The larger one is a direct drive� motor with windings in both stator and rotor connected in series. Both AFAIK meet spec. I have...
• Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:46:42 -0700
  ...However an advantage of the old, heavy direct drive starter is that it is much more abuse tolerant: *The heavy weight makes it take...
• RE:Troubleshooting Overheating
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 11:35:41 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Put air scoopes=20 >on the sides or drive without a deck lid" I agree with this mechanic more or less. The 1776 is...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 13:16:29 -0500
  ...that will lead to the drivers side > towards the front of the van number 2 is on the drivers towards the back > of the...
• Re: VW vs Rolls
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 23:39:24 -0000
  ...crank and vacuumless distributor? - and 76 genuine bhp and a safe 7000 rev limit as standard. Twin tanks? Thick drive shafts and Timken taper...
• oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Sat, 5 May 2007 22:13:02 -0700
  ...I got a new gasket set, new oil pump, certainly new bearings, new drive shafts/gears (distributor and cam). OK during spare times in...
• 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: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 6 May 2007 04:45:54 -0400
  ...I > got a new gasket set, new oil pump, certainly new bearings, new drive > shafts/gears (distributor and cam). OK during spare times in...