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Re: Fridae Question about ignition timing..
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:38:20 -0700
...Then you'd clamp the distributor in |place and turn the motor back a bit, pry the points open and stick the Zig |Zag...
A new project..inline 4 VW van
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 5 Jun 2010 21:01:47 -0700
...Should be able to do it in a day, once I get my aftermarket distributor clamp in the mail. The reason for swapping on...
FW: [Syncro] dropping gas tank
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Thu, 10 Aug 2000 13:27:41 -0400
...The coolant distributor and coolant pipes are held in place by two worm clamps - the coolant distributor is held in place by one in...
Gerbil engine replacement, part III
Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
Fri, 05 Jul 1996 23:59:48 -0600
This morning started with the intention of putting on the fuel pump, generator stand, and distributor before breaking for lunch. As with everything else...
Re: Friday's known Vanagon problems
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 08:36:42 -0500
...plastic components, distributor on fire > wall, expansion > tank cracks, pressure cap. leaks, hose clamps loose > 17 - body rust: Seams rust, Cavity in front of...
Re: Coolant Hose vs. Coolant Pipe
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:05:07 -0700
...The last end I connected directly to the coolant distributor on the right side of the motor instead of coupling to the existing short...
Re: What to keep on hand to not be stranded
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:55:55 -0700
...I always carry my bag of odd bits of hose and short sections of pipes and some miscellaneous hose clamps. It saved me too...
Re: Timing Issues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 29 Dec 2013 21:42:01 -0500
...You have to have the distributor clamp set just loose enough so you can turn it with the engine running. You can't shut...
Re: The continuing saga, stuck in Tucumcari
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 18 Nov 2005 14:13:31 -0600
...hose clamps on every vacuum line in the engine compartment except those that are obviously tight like the line to the distributor vacuum can...
Re: transplant a 2.1 into an 84? worth it?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 13 May 2008 14:43:39 -0400
...hose clamps to run around the runners and each leg of the bracket. You will use your 1.9's vacuum type distributor on...
Re: Fuel pressure Guage
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Tue, 1 Mar 2005 00:23:38 -0600
...It's located near the distributor base, >>> >>> Anyway, also get a brass tee female thread. The three ports are: one >>> for the guage, one...
Re: buzzing fuel pump - additional info
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 27 Nov 2000 19:04:39 -0800
...The only "issue" with the Rabbit fuel pump is > there is not a clamp on fitting on the high pressure end like the Vanagon...
More idle questions (no pun intended)...
Historical mailing list - WVVW
Mon, 22 Apr 2002 12:28:11 -0400
...I also used clamps, not being trustful of vacuum lines that just slide on. After replacing the lines, I started it up and went...
Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:09:14 -0700
...switch > Distributor, cap/rotor, tension lead to/from coil. > fuel pump > alt/water pump belt > coil > wires/tape/various connectors etc. > gasket material > > I...
Re: Friday's corvette problems
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:45:40 -0400
...plastic components, distributor on fire >>wall, expansion >> tank cracks, pressure cap. leaks, hose clamps loose >>17 - body rust: Seams rust, Cavity in front of...
Re: Coolant hose replacement
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:18:54 -0700
...Hopefully your plastic coolant distributor hidden behind the firewall that hose goes onto is OK. Those like to crumble and break sometimes. that's...
Re: No start/no spark II
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:42:35 -0700
...the 13mm nut that holds the distributor clamp to the block, >> you can lift the distributor/clamp out and spin it by hand. Every...
Re: known Vanagon problems
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:25:28 -0400
...plastic components, distributor on fire :::wall, expansion ::: tank cracks, pressure cap. leaks, hose clamps loose :::17 - body rust: Seams rust, Cavity in front of...
Vacuum leaks and timing
Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
Tue, 3 Apr 2001 19:19:52 -0600
...4- Put new hose clamps on the larg intake hoses between the air box and the intake manifold pipes, so there shouldn't be...
Re: Fixed: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 2 Dec 2014 18:08:34 -0800
...It's a heavier hose and uses > screw clamps as opposed to GW's crimp clamps, which are fine, but > require a special tool...
Re: Strange no-start problem
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Fri, 22 Dec 2006 17:54:44 -0500
...New AFM, all vacuum hoses checked and clamped. I pulled one plug after trying to start and it was dry, otherwise normal in color...
Re: Still having starting problems.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 10 Aug 2002 21:19:48 -0500
...Set your timing to 7.5 degrees and see if you have vacuum at the canister on the distributor. What you're describing can...
77 Fuel Injection - the saga continues
Historical mailing list - Dave Backe
Tue, 23 Apr 1996 20:37:28 -0600
...distributor. Grab the 7mm wrench and see if it's tight. It is. A wee bit of gas around a couple of hose clamps...
Idle test for digifant.
Historical mailing list
Thu, 8 May 1997 12:45:17 -0500 (CDT)
...Loosen the clamp on the base of the distributor. check to see that it will turn. 5. Disconnect temp sender with two wires located...
rear heater core installed--free old one?
Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
Sat, 15 Jan 2000 21:57:12 -0500
...Thanks for the advice on clamping the two heater hoses with wood blocks. It works. Also, the poster who advised to fill up the...
Re: Fuel pressure Guage
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Tue, 1 Mar 2005 08:32:06 -0800
...It's located near the distributor base, >>>> >>>> Anyway, also get a brass tee female thread. The three ports are: one >>>> for the guage, one...
Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:58:52 -0400
...switch Distributor, cap/rotor, tension lead to/from > coil. > fuel pump > alt/water pump belt > coil > wires/tape/various connectors etc. > gasket material > > I...
Re: known Vanagon problems
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 06:58:04 -0700
...plastic components, distributor on fire > wall, expansion > tank cracks, pressure cap. leaks, hose clamps loose > 17 - body rust: Seams rust, Cavity in front of...
Re: 40 minutes drive and then cuts out.
Historical mailing list - Zolly
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:42:37 -0700
...Effect Sensor in the distributor. It's signal > tells > the ECU to activate the fuel pump. Use a clamp-on timing light to test...
85 westy water pump replacement w/ a/c and power steering----- done
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Wed, 16 Mar 2005 12:49:56 -0800
...Spring clamps, o-rings,hose clamps, gasket materials, the waterpump itself,ect.By time one finishes this repair, you can laugh at any repair...
Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:16:56 -0700
...switch > Distributor, cap/rotor, tension lead to/from coil. > fuel pump > alt/water pump belt > coil > wires/tape/various connectors etc. > gasket material > > I...
Re: Engine Compartment Fires but Erovan This Time
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Tue, 25 Dec 2007 09:35:02 -0800
...until then do as benny says and replace all fuel lines and secure with clamps better than OEM yours On Dec 25, 2007 3...
Another VW Vanagon Christmas Story - sort of
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 22 Dec 2013 19:32:44 -0600
Friday afternoon last - I was working on my van with the distributor problem - which is parked at the curb where it died in front...
Re: 86 Westy Camper w/automatic : list of emergency gear
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 5 Jan 2012 21:04:05 -0800
...fuel pump relay, fuel pump, ECU, hall sender or spare distributor, spare water pump belt, ignition switch (cheap). Those 2 relays in the box...
Craigslist 72 Bus
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sun, 6 Jan 2008 07:48:50 -0800
...from 1/2" w/new bushings & clamps New shocks New battery Upgraded ignition to electronic Vacuum Advance distributor New weber carb on it when...
Re: Start up,back fire?
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 16 May 2015 10:18:59 -0700
...If your gauge comes with an open hose adapter, slip it > > over > > the fuel tap near the distributor, and use a clamp. Otherwise cut...
Re: No start/no spark II
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:31:59 -0700
...the 13mm nut that holds the distributor clamp to the block, >> you can lift the distributor/clamp out and spin it by hand. Every...
Re: first try = first run
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:13:33 -0700
...is either the timing too retarded, or plugs are wet-fouled with fuel and can't fire ? dist clamp tight enough to keep dizzy...
Re: Front blower fix: Free and permanent (long)
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 17 Apr 2002 21:30:35 -0700
...The plastic tabs can be clamped down on and twisted off quite easily. Also the Vice Grips are good for clamping down on the...
Re: Parts List for Complete Fuel injection system for 1982 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 7 Sep 2004 10:46:49 -0500
...Four Fuel Injectors with holding clamps. Part # 0-280-159.114 Fuel Rail, left and right. Thermo time switch. Part # 0.280.130.214...
Re: Another VW Vanagon Christmas Story - sort of
Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
Sun, 22 Dec 2013 22:01:42 -0500
...Switch off - grabbed a screw driver - tightened the hose > clamps all around - boy were they loose. Checked the rest - had him test > it - all...
Re: Another VW Vanagon Christmas Story - sort of
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Tue, 24 Dec 2013 15:32:17 -0500
...Switch off - grabbed a screw driver - tightened the hose > clamps all around - boy were they loose. Checked the rest - had him test > it - all...
Re: 1.6-l. '79-'82 type 2 aircooled pancake engine in Bug?
Historical mailing list - Brian Verbeek (by way of Brian Verbeek )
Wed, 22 Jan 1997 14:41:20 +0000
...It has the same bore and stroke as the upright engines, the crank, rods, P&Cs, valve covers, oilpump, fuel pump & distributor location are...
Re: known Vanagon problems
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:33:56 -0500
...plastic components, distributor on >> fire >> wall, expansion >> tank cracks, pressure cap. leaks, hose clamps loose >> 17 - body rust: Seams rust, Cavity in front of...
Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:13:30 -0700
...and not one of them has the felt pad under the distributor rotor serived with some fine oil... the oil in that felt pad...
Lima Bean rolls under its own power (78) long
Historical mailing list
Sat, 16 Mar 1996 18:45:21 PST
...so I static time it, I didn't move the distributor in its clamp when I took it off the old engine so it...
Digifant and Fuel Injection Basic questions(long)
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:55:52 -0600
...Since the Haltech ECU controls the timing, I'm not sure loosening the clamp on the distributor would change timing in the first place...
Re: Start up,back fire?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 16 May 2015 11:37:30 -0700
...If your gauge comes with an open hose > adapter, slip it over the fuel tap near the distributor, and use a > clamp. Otherwise cut...
New heads
Historical mailing list
Sat, 5 Oct 2002 05:49:39 -0600
...We installed the new rings and then using a large hose clamp to compress the rings, we carefully reinstalled the cylinder sleeve. We could...
Re: Cuts off on startup
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 11 Mar 2016 23:09:31 -1000
...5.5 Ground wire for distributor harness....it's right next to the distributor. That needs to be clean and tight. AS DO ALL...
Re: Another VW Vanagon Christmas Story - sort of
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 22 Dec 2013 20:20:33 -0700
...Switch off - grabbed a screw driver - tightened the hose >> clamps all around - boy were they loose. Checked the rest - had him >> test >> it - all...
Vanagon 1.9L seized
Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
Wed, 11 Sep 1996 22:38:48 +0000
...camshaft and bearings piston rings distributor drive gear water pump pushrod tubes flywheel crankshaft seal muffler and clamp exhaust pipe C.V. boot brake...
Special on 2.1l Vanagon Waterpumps and coolant parts!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 2 May 2000 10:32:56 EDT
...I also have the elusive coolant distributor units for 86-91 Vanagons Automatic and Manual. These units are also known to get brittle with...
Re: Fuel pressure anomaly
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:12:13 -0400
...I tried clamping off return line and it did slow the rate of press loss. Then I started van again, no clamps, pressure held...
Re: Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 4 Apr 2013 10:36:41 -0700
...Another good > spare to carry is a > distributor, since it can also strand you (and also easy to replace). > Those are a little > pricier...
Re: Strange no-start problem
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 22 Dec 2006 17:59:13 -0500
...New AFM, all vacuum > hoses checked and clamped. > > I pulled one plug after trying to start and it was dry, otherwise normal in > color...
Re: Cuts off on startup
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Sun, 13 Mar 2016 14:04:42 -0700
...tune up parts...a real Bosch distributor cap and rotor in my > experience last 'forever'. If you see a cheapo some other brand, not...
Looooong Coolant Pipes part 2 (The rest of the story)
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Fri, 19 Apr 2002 09:20:49 -0400
...clamping and tie wrapping everything back together. However I could not go the easy way. My '91 has one of those plastic coolant distributors...
Re: Cuts off on startup
Historical mailing list - PB
Sat, 12 Mar 2016 10:10:21 -0800
...I have > replaced a few though ...one ever decade maybe. > > 5.5 Ground wire for distributor harness....it's right next to the > distributor...
Re: Dying when warm and smells funky
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
Mon, 16 Oct 2006 11:20:07 -0700
...I suppose you could test it by clamping off the return line while it sits and seeing if that fixes the problem. But I...