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Re: HELP 84 westy misfires between 2800 & 3000 rpm's THANKS
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:06:05 -0400
...I'm thinking distributor timing advance, wiring harness, vacuum leak, ECU. Seeking words of wisdom from the experienced. We do 20+ Art shows from...
Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:38:43 -0500
...2 > distributor part number: Bosch 0 237 022 054 > ignition timing: 10 +/- 1 BTDC @ 800 RPM without vacuum (see note) > ignition advance checks: 0...
Re: '84 westy with "MV" engine number, Is it a 2.1L???
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 3 May 2000 20:49:07 -0400
...has an ECU forward of the left taillight, a vacuum advance on the distributor, and an green or black plastic idle stabilizer box mounted...
81 Vanagon Type 4 Motor Timing
Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
Wed, 8 Apr 2020 09:36:58 -0400
...The problem is that I cannot advance the timing because the vacuum can on the SVDA distributor is up tight against the cold start...
Re: MPG Question
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 17:07:25 -0800
...set idle position and throttle switches, > checked and > repaired all vacuum lines (distributor advance works fine), > checked and > cleaned charcoal cannister, new fuel pump...
Re: Distributor Nightmare
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Mon, 12 Jul 2004 13:13:21 -0400
...the first one with a vacuum gauge and knew that there was something wrong with the vacuum advance/retard of the rebuilt unit. Since...
Re: Help diagnose Cinco
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Sun, 6 Nov 2005 18:55:42 -0800
...my distributor seemed to be pointed much further clockwise than usual and near the limit of its travel (i.e. the vacuum advance pointing...
Re: Definitive test for Hall > ECU?
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:37:27 -0700
...As far as timing at full advance at 3800rpm for the 1.9, I would at least be sure your vacuum advance/retard can...
Re: Unleaded Regular or Unleaded Premium?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 21 Dec 1999 22:53:40 -0800
...Thanks for the very >informative post, David. > >-Dana- > >David Marshall wrote: >... >> all done using a 1982 Rabbit Distributor with vacuum advance and vacuum >> retard...
Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Mon, 19 Jan 2004 13:15:38 -0500
...The Digijet distributor has a vacuum retard built into it for emission purposes. The retarded timing (5ATDC) causes it to burn hotter and cleaner...
Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:14:37 -0800
...2 > distributor part number: Bosch 0 237 022 054 > ignition timing: 10 +/- 1 BTDC @ 800 RPM without vacuum (see note) > ignition advance checks: 0...
Re: More timing confusion
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 4 Apr 2010 16:44:06 -0700
...or that vacuum advance has been checked for function. It's always nice to have more than one distributor to play with or try...
Re: Lumberyard carb conversion
Historical mailing list
Mon, 30 Jun 1997 14:16 -0600 (MDT)
...use the stock distributor; you just have to find the proper tubes to connect the advance and retard sides of the vacuum unit. -Blaine
Re: MPG Question
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 22:17:38 +0200
...set idle position and throttle switches, checked and :::repaired all vacuum lines (distributor advance works fine), checked and :::cleaned charcoal cannister, new fuel pump...
Re: Electronic points -waste of time/money?
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Mon, 15 Jan 2007 09:04:20 -0500
...I don't think it's the distributor either, as If the timing was staying advanced it would leave the engine running faster, not...
The Truth About Timing Your Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
Wed, 24 Apr 2002 18:25:31 -0500
...Call the dealer to get the numbers....but I know that I have green and red near the distributor vacuum advance.....and the vacuum...
Re: missing wire at distributor? and timing question
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Wed, 11 Sep 2002 15:30:23 -0400
...This distributor has 5 vacuum retard built into it for exhaust emission reasons. Your DJ does not have this I believe. Jay Clive Smith...
Re: Vanagon Cuts Out
Historical mailing list - LARRY STICHWEH
Mon, 2 Sep 1996 14:13:36 +0000
...This disk has a close clearance to the shaft and the vacuum advance and spring return mechanism that provides the spark advance. What was...
Re: Timing/Distributer question
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:44:47 -0400
...He tells me > that my mechanic had the wrong hose in the rear vacuum connector of the > distributor but I did notice the other...
Re: Idle hunts except when in gear
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:03:50 -0400
...On the 1.9l the ECU only handles fuel control - ignition timing is by a conventional distributor with centrifugal and vacuum advance and vacuum...
Re: Digijet Idle problem
Historical mailing list - Carl Kralik
Mon, 5 Jun 2006 19:19:53 -0400
...I checked the vacuum advance and retard and they aren't > leaking. > I checked the fuel pressure and it is within spec. Does anyone...
Re: Help diagnose Cinco
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Wed, 26 Oct 2005 12:11:21 -0700
...At higher RPMs the mechanical and vacuum advances kick in, and the rotor becomes aligned properly with the cap, resulting in better spark pathway...
Running Obad hot under load
Historical mailing list - kazzpar007
Wed, 28 Jul 2004 23:05:01 -0400
...the hall, if the fuel reg vacuum is pinched, would that cause the effects of no advance (lack of fuel). A important note: This...
Re: Jerky Van continued
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Wed, 6 Jun 2007 19:59:20 -0500
...does your distributor have any kind of vacuum advance/ retard on it? If so, you should check that the hose(s) are intact and...
Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:32:49 -0800
...2 distributor part number: Bosch 0 237 022 054 ignition timing: 10 +/- 1 BTDC @ 800 RPM without vacuum (see note) ignition advance checks: 0...
Re: Distributor Numbers & Questions (long)
Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
Sat, 6 Jan 1996 17:17:58 -0600 (CST)
...Well, I do have a 009 and this might be a good solution if I can't get the vacuum advanced distributor that I...
Re: Help diagnose Cinco
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 7 Nov 2005 10:16:42 -0500
...vacuum advance and mechanical advance is not binding.That they are at the non running position.Do you have the proper rotor?
Re: missing wire at distributor? and timing question
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 10 Sep 2002 15:02:21 -0400
...Also do not disconnect any vacuum lines, which is mentioned in the Haynes book. Timing is changed by turning the distributor. Make sure the...
Replacing distributor with Jacobs--What would you do?
Historical mailing list - johnny89
Fri, 5 Jan 1996 19:50:18 -0300
...Change my dist back to the vacuum advance. Cost ~$100 2. Change to dist-less system: cost for one I want 219.95 The...
Re: The Truth About Timing Your Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
Wed, 24 Apr 2002 20:15:47 -0400
...know that I have green and red > near the distributor vacuum advance.....and the vacuum lines that go to the > diaphrams near the right...
Another 2.0 L Rebuilt Question
Historical mailing list - Bill Ernest
Thu, 02 May 96 08:27:00 PDT
...Anybody know what is going on here? I think that maybe the vacuum advance setup for the distributor is messed up and that is...
Name That Part - Bonus Round
Historical mailing list - David Johnson
Sat, 28 Apr 2007 20:26:23 -0600
...Thank in advance for any help, and thanks for all the timing tips. Hopefully I can just pull the distributor without pulling the drive...
High Idle, Fuel Pressure Test Results and Advice Needed
Historical mailing list - Ronald D Maxseiner
Sun, 8 Dec 2002 23:31:49 -0500
...months. - plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor - replaced small vacuum hoses to vacuum advance, fuel pressure regulator - measured manifold vacuum (around 10 - 12 psi...
Re: Timing vanagon without timing scale, only insturment ?'s
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:40:16 -0700
...Loosen the distributor clamp some,.........then while it's idling, turn the distributor counterclockwise ( advance ) a bit at a time , which will raise the...
Re: Timing/Distributer question
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:55:55 -0400
...He tells me > that my mechanic had the wrong hose in the rear vacuum connector of the > distributor but I did notice the other...
Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:51:17 -0500
...2 >> distributor part number: Bosch 0 237 022 054 >> ignition timing: 10 +/- 1 BTDC @ 800 RPM without vacuum (see note) >> ignition advance checks: 0...
Re: Electronic points -waste of time/money?
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Mon, 15 Jan 2007 20:21:28 +0000
...or anything inside the distributor. Also, make sure that the installation is not somehow causing interference with the weighted advance mechanism. I've seen...
Rough Running
Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
Sun, 7 Apr 1996 19:51:46 -0700 (PDT)
...My vacuum advance works, and the dwell/point gap is correct. Craig ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Craig Standley 1974 Volkswagen Westfalia University of Washington Physics "Life is like...
Re: What's the diff ?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 3 May 2002 20:19:23 -0400
...timing, whilst the digijet system relies on a conventional distributor with centrifugal and vacuum advance. Both systems use a vane-type air-flow-meter...
Missing from Bentley
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Mon, 9 Oct 95 15:56:55 PDT
...The "extra" vacuum advance tube on the right hand carburetor gets connected to the lower tube on the left side of the EGR solenoid...
Re: More timing confusion
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 4 Apr 2010 00:48:14 -0400
...Is this correct? Next, the Haynes says to connect the idle stabilizer together and pull out the vacuum lines to the distributor. I then...
Rough Idle - how I fixed it.
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:39:38 -0400
...Checked for vacuum leaks by spraying various vacuum lines and intake areas with carb cleaner. I found a tiny leak at the base of...
83 Westy update
Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
Mon, 30 Jun 1997 00:18:53 -0400
...Replaced all vacuum hose, checked distributor advance/retard diaphrams with a vacuum pump and cleaned plug wire ends, adjusted clips for a tight fit...
Re: Need help ... on lazy van
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 18:07:34 +0000
...while doing so...ensure the distributor is working correctly. When you rev the engine the timing should advance about 30 degrees. Z On Monday...
1.9 engine HELP!!! UPDATE---
Historical mailing list - Danny C.
Sat, 9 Jan 2010 19:36:56 -0800
...E to check my distributor. Well I took it apart and found it dry and corroded, The mechanical vacuum advance arm was sticking (dry...
Re: Bosch 009 and CA smog
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Wed, 30 Nov 94 11:10:13 PST
...diaphragm on the distributor (mine has two) > and they are required to pass emissions. The 009 is all mechanical advance > and has no diaphragms...
[I-4] Audi 2.0 Donor Motors
Historical mailing list - T Berk
Tue, 19 Jun 2001 23:16:03 -0700
...how to modify the Hall distributor on the > Audi 3A engine so as to add the Saab vacuum advance control needed for the > Turbocharger...
Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:17:34 -0500
...2 > distributor part number: Bosch 0 237 022 054 > ignition timing: 10 +/- 1 BTDC @ 800 RPM without vacuum (see note) > ignition advance checks: 0...
Re: found some hidden vacuum leaks
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 12 Jan 2006 20:33:52 -0500
...The rubber, power brake vacuum line ,that attaches to the left side of the intake air distributor may be cracked and leaking.It cracks...
Re: I need help from my air-cool budy's, timing questions!!!
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Sun, 15 Sep 2002 07:50:25 -0400
...The vacuum on the distributor can mushroom (advance/tardiness) (the one on the left/flat side) is open (nothing on it) without any vacuum...
Installing Idle stabalizer.
Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
Tue, 16 Apr 2002 16:42:58 -0400
...and I are getting together this week to check timing and vacuum advance, so that should help either solve the problem, or rule out...
Re: Losing Power
Historical mailing list
Sat, 5 Jul 1997 13:10:06 PST
...problem in timing advance could certainly affect power. While you have the plugs out remove the center lead from the distributor and ground it...
Re: WHAT JUST HAPPENED???
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:05:38 -0800
...started. >My theory was the timing advance mechanism in the distributor was getting >slammed into a fully advanced position when the engine was stalled...
Re: To waterboxer or not to waterboxer
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 4 Jan 2000 12:14:38 -0500
...You would need a CIS based distributor from > something like an 81 thru 84 Rabbit that has a vacuum advance. I would > suggest getting...
Re: 1.9 Digifant with poor milage and low top-end power.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:01:58 -0800
...Vacuum advance, and hoses to it ......check that also of course. To check that icetnrifugal advance is working, turn the rotor by hand ...it...
air cooled ignition distributor questions
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:13:25 -0400
...Mech and vacuum advance were close to specs when I checked them a year or so ago. So,, any suggestions for things to look...
Re: Electronic points -waste of time/money?
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:06:27 -0800
...I sucked on the vacuum advance line (new line) and the mechanism moves smoothly The joy of the timing light is it shows me...
Pertronix installation report
Historical mailing list - Stebbins
Thu, 12 Oct 2000 14:02:58 +0200
...I have a 91 syncro with carburetors and a Bosh 009 distributor WITHOUT a vacuum advance. Pertronix sells various kits, so be sure to...
Success + Timing question.
Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
Thu, 28 Jun 2001 23:39:40 -0600
...filter - new vacuum lines all over - plugged in a new computer I finally (at someone's suggestion) swapped a different distributor and the erratic...
Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 20 Jan 2007 13:00:06 -0800
...Is the > > timing set to spec or slightly advanced? Get it set back down. Make > > sure the > > vacuum retard on the distributor is working...