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• Re: VW Trends and Eurospec
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 14:53:31 EST
  Hi Grant, My Eurospec distributor said that he solved his exhaust vibration problem by having a different exhaust system fabricated. Apparently, he said there...
• Re: '81 Vanagon: 12V source in engine compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 08:47:04 -0700
  You can clip the pos clamp to the + side of the coil and the ground to the body or distributor cap clip. Much easier...
• Need several parts for SA trip
  Historical mailing list - Don & Sue Welch
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 18:43:53 -0700
  ...A distributor.... I know... expensive parts.... Let's hear what you can do...!! Thank you... Don & Sue... and "Nobadays" <http://www.geocities.com/nobadays...
• Re: Bus Depot Radiators
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 18 May 2001 10:17:58 -0400
  ...nothing but German parts on their Vanagon. (However, the U.S. distributor for the German one discontinued it, so once my current supply is...
• Re: Wasserboxer engine for sale:
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 17:45:26 -0700
  ...EXCEPT AC. > > Exhausts, muffler, AC, throttle valve, EFM, air > filter, ECU, distributor, > injectors, air distr. and manifolds, clutch, > sensors, wiring harness, > mounting, heat shield...
• Sudden Loss of Power
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 09:55:46 -0500
  ...I checked the distributor... it is still tight. There is nothing flopping around i can find. The cap, rotor, coil, wires and plugs are...
• Re: Excessive Idle
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 16:22:38 -0500
  ...plugs, wires, distributor cap and > rotor. Any ideas on what I might be missing? > > Thanks, > Darren > > ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE...
• Re: replacing waterpump in 87 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 22:19:19 -0700
  ...I never pulled the distributor to replace the waterpump but it probably would have given me a bit more room to work had it...
• Re: ATTN: 80-83 Owners
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 09:05:20 -0400
  ...80-83 Owners I recently required an '82 7 Pass, converted from manual to automatic, 2.0 CV, 2 bbl carb, 009 distributor Vanagon...
• dist. cap confusion
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 21:19:21 -0700
  ...Some years back, changed the distributor cap and it was a Beru with a metal cover, which had a braided ground strap which connected...
• Re: Digijet Idle Problems
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:10:20 -0400
  ...I'm running with the vacuum advance/retard distributor set at TDC and, from playing with it, I can tell you that mine will...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:51:22 -0800
  On Feb 12, 2008 8:34 PM, John Goubeaux <john@ucsb.edu> wrote: > This is probably a stupid question but are there advantages to...
• Re: Help! Cunegonde losing power up hills
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:21:45 -0700
  ...of logging roads last week. > >> I'm going to get a distributor, wires and plugs. >> Maybe the fuel filter or pump from cruz knocked...
• OOoooo, ouch. re: firing order and plugs.
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 22:05:41 -0600
  ...I did, however, find the firing order and I suppose you could follow the plug wires from the distributor. The British Haynes Vanagon manual...
• 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...
• To Eugene re: Kombi Problems.
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Knight
  Sun, 7 May 1995 22:55:03 +1000 (EST)
  ...When putting oil in last week I noticed that one of the clips that keeps my distributor cap on had come adrift. It could...
• Re: Found my instrument cluster..now a ?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 09:02:38 -0700
  ...That would make sense >> as this is consistent with the turning of the distributor. >> >> Also, something that I am not sure about but would...
• Re: first try = first run = no running anymore
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:32:22 -0500
  ...I think this because when I >> removed the distributor to inspect it last night I couldn't easily turn >> the >> center shaft until i...
• Re: Dead Cylinder -91 Carat - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 15 Oct 2014 15:53:27 -0400
  ...Using my ECU Monitor, the ignition path is good to the > distributor. From the distributor to the plugs checks good with a strobe > and...
• HELP!! Need Diagnosis (not VW specific)
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Thu, 25 Sep 1997 22:10:55 -0400
  ...Engine error code light blinks 9 times, indicating that the TDC sensor in the Distributor is malfunctioning. Trouble shooting went as follows: *Distributor assembly...
• the never-ending engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 16:01:45 -0800
  ...So I figure its one of two problems; either a huge vacuum leak somewhere (that's the catch...) or a faulty fuel distributor. I...
• mileage down after fuel hose change
  Historical mailing list - Patrice Belzer
  Sun, 20 Aug 2006 15:39:14 -0600
  ...Then my mechanic (a good guy, but not VW specific) recommended he move the junction of hoses away from the distributor cap in case...
• Re: Engine retardation (way too long)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:19:54 -0700
  ...with a dual diaphragm (also called a push-pull or DVDA) distributor vacuum can, primarily for 71-73 USA emissions, 74-83 for California...
• Re: Distributor rotor heat damage? (Solving intermittent engine stall)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 21 Jan 2017 21:27:13 -0400
  Switch to diesel and you’ll never again have this issue :-) > On 21-Jan-2017, at 21:08, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote...
• The dreaded mystery wire.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:42:28 -0400
  ...harness as the three wires to the Hall Sensor on the distributor. I cannot find for the life of me where this wire goes...
• Re: -FORD-FOCUS-ZETEC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 May 2012 15:48:24 -0400
  Since the engine does not use a distributor for ignition you need more than a harness to make it work. You need the complete...
• Re: Must sell my Vanagon - Comments appreciated
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:11:50 -0700
  ...and I see the CIS fuel injection fuel distributor and air box is behind the left tail light.. nice. I'll see if I...
• Re: Idle stub system
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 Dec 2009 01:01:01 -0500
  ...On the 1.9l engines it's an electrical box plugged into the output from the Hall-effect sensor in the distributor, and it...
• Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:26:37 -0700
  > Does the Bentley have an illustration of these inserts? �I'm having trouble visualizing what you all are talking about. �Are they just sleeves...
• Re: shift points
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 12 Oct 95 11:00:42 PDT
  ...Your 1700 may or may not have the rev limiter installed <it's a $30.00 distributor rotor>. But 5400 may be a good...
• Cheap price on KYB shocks & 2.1L water pumps
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Dec 1996 17:34:39
  The wholesale distributor I get my Bentleys from is running a closeout on a couple of items that may interest the list. They've...
• What is rpm @ 70 mph?
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Thu, 16 Oct 1997 02:06:10 -0500
  ...be easily installed in the clock location, and wired to the distributor. Thanks in advance to all listees for anticipated assistance. Budd Premack 86...
• Re: Mystery Stalling problem
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 17:14:12 EDT
  ...I believe the problem was the timing advance mechanism in the distributor. I cleaned and oil it and never had the problem again. Drive...
• Re: [Syncro] Cross-Drilled Rotors
  Historical mailing list - LA and Glen
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 20:51:58 -0700
  Bill, I purchased my Brembo cross drilled rotors from Vincent Braun of Autobraun Distributors. They are located here in Edmonton Alberta. You can reach...
• Re: LP gas regulator
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 23:21:13 -0400
  ...wondering: > >* Is this something I can get at any LP gas distributor? >* What should I expect to pay? >* If not, where should I look...
• rear end of van hotter than surface of sun
  Historical mailing list - Philip Jones
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 16:41:27 EDT
  ...I experienced this problem once before, when the distributor cap cracked. Engine was running on 3 cylinders, and unburned fuel from dead cylinder was...
• Tune-up parts list?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 17:42:10 -0700
  ...Anything I should add to my list? Head Gaskets sealant water pump hoses (which ones?) plugs wires distributor cap pushrod seals belts Thanks, Joel
• Re: 90 VANAGON Carat Weekender for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Suzanne Hackett
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 17:01:07 -0800
  ...transmission, suspension, distributor) Comes with new water pump Needs new A/C compressor Kelley Blue Book value: $5050 - $5,770 Best offer in that...
• Re: removed my distro last night 85gl
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 11:18:32 -0600
  If you take the distributor apart, watch out for the very small locating pin that is hiding under the trigger wheel. See Bentley. Mark...
• Vanagon stops and won't start
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 21:13:09 -0400
  ...I noticed his hall sensor plug (I think that's what it is) going into the distributor is broken and flopping around. Seems to...
• Loss of Power Problem - Ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 13:51:21 -0800
  ...Engine has 100K miles since new, plugs,distributor cap, fuel filter etc all replaced 9 months ago, about 5000 miles. Where to start? Thanks...
• Re: 1.9L still a problem child
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 19:04:20 -0700
  ...I changed the cap, rotor, plugs, wires, distributor, and coil. I was fixing it for a short stretch of time, but the problem would...
• Re: propane tank
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 09:49:43 -0500
  ...00 > to $125.00, without opening your wallet to the end > distributor like Go Westy. If you can find me correct Westy tanks for...
• Re: High resistance causing no spark?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 14:36:30 -0700
  ...I tested the lead >from the coil to the center of the distributor cap and it showed >~16,000 ohms of resistance (if I...
• Re: Oettinger 2.8 1991 Wolfy for sale in MI
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:33:15 -0600
  ...net> >> wrote: >>> Appears to be a four cylinder , looking at the distributor cap. >> >> >> Forgot to check this! But now having done so, I can...
• Re: COLD START PROBLEM!!!!!!!!! anyone!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 20:08:40 -0700
  ...but for that, i need a spare distributor..... Ben Dennis Haynes wrote: > Last long shot. Defective distributor pick up or ignition module > causing multiple...
• Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 08:43:32 -0800
  ...This morning I > remembered that about a month ago I had pulled the distributor. But, > I had driven the van quite a bit since...
• Re: Wheel bearing brands
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 18:59:18 -0800
  ...I think I had to return a KMM made Bug Master Cylinder to the distributor last year because it leaked, but that's about...
• Re: Hall Sender connector socket - replace part/whole?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:52:15 -0500
  ...Hi guys, > >> > >> I noticed that my hall effect sender on the distributor ('89 2.1 WBX) > has a > >> cracked connector socket. Since the whole...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Sun, 21 Feb 2016 20:21:36 -0800
  ...Got a rebuilt distributor about a year ago: it made a huge difference in gas mileage and performance. Oil Changes? 2X per year regardless...
• Re: Subaru 2.2 running rough after a couple of minutes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Nov 2015 08:59:05 -0500
  ...Due the distributor less ignition a miss fire will usually knock out two cylinders. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• CANCEL THAT: WAS Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity, now NO oddity
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 13:32:49 -0700
  ...I THOUGHT THE "2" WAS INDICATING THE SKINNY WHITE HOSE THAT CONNECTS TO THE VACUUM ADVANCE ASSEMBLY ON THE SIDE OF THE DISTRIBUTOR. FURTHER...
• size of nut (bolt?) on crankcase pulley?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:22:34 -0700
  In my never-ending quest to fix "cranks-won't-start" issue on my '88 Westy, I am going to swap distributor (with Hall...
• Are there other canucks on this list?
  Historical mailing list - Gilbert Christopher L
  Sun, 5 Mar 1995 16:47:39 -0500 (EST)
  ...Canuck 'Brick' drivers unite! Spring is coming soon! Let's share information regarding VW events and techie stuff about Canadian parts suppliers and distributors...
• '84 1.9L rebuild fears
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Wed, 6 Nov 1996 17:41:54 +0000
  ...When I purchased new piston rings I asked why so expensive and my local VW parts distributor recommended a Brazilian equivalent which I purchased...
• Motors for sale
  Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
  Tue, 15 Oct 1996 10:52:10 -0400
  ...All that is missing form this motor is the distributor. The other motor is essentially a long block for exchange purposes. $150 for that...
• Re: THE BEST BOOK FOR VANAGON REPAIR
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 09 Dec 1996 11:35:04
  ...I have a wholesale account with the distributor, and sell the book for $62 plus shipping. (Cover price is $90.) Email me directly for...
• Re: 87 rebuild update
  Historical mailing list - Paul B.
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 19:43:28 -0400
  ...Use the distributor to find TDC on the rest of the cylinders. Why would a misadjust valve cause an oil light to flash? Your...
• Re: vanagon electrical problem
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 12:41:44 EST
  ...a year or so until I finally discovered what it was. Distributor cap and rotor ! It may be hard to see the problem but...
• Re: Hi humidity--won't start
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 21:16:05 EST
  ...Don't forget the distributor cap as a suspect. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis <Kernersville,NC> 86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe -------------------------------------------------- On...