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• Re: Vanagon engine noise - collapsed lifter?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 1 Dec 2011 11:07:07 -0600
  ...I just looked up a distributor in the yellow pages, gave a call, the clerk who answered the phone took my order, and the...
• Re: Tune Up or Not?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:46:25 -0700
  ...it takes about 4 to 6 minutes to look under the distributor cap and remove one spark plug for inspection. 3. whenever you touch...
• Re: Optima Batteries - Red Yellow or Blue?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Oct 2005 21:17:32 -0400
  ...Sources in the US are usually golf cart specialists for the little ones, RV dealerships for the bigger ones, and commercial equipment distributors for...
• Re: The coninuing distributer saga - LOOONG
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 1 May 2010 20:15:28 -0400
  ...I once again applied windshield sealer to the windshield gasket. Yeah, just short term I know, but I was supposed to have a new...
• Re: Power loss when engine wet and cold
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:47:51 -0400
  ...also, unless marked sensor-safe, silcon grease may be doubly hazardous - both sealing off ambient air and potentially contaminating the sensor with silicon. contrary...
• Re: Still need help!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Edwards
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 17:25:02 -0400
  ...I have been having a very similar problem, and had determined that it was _not_ - the ignition switch - sparks plugs, distributor cap, rotor - the...
• Re: Leaking coolant
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 29 May 2002 11:58:52 -0700
  ...Residual Moroso Ceramic Engine Seal helped to seal up the screw somewhat (plus the pressure??) (I removed the bleeder screw and put it back...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 16:49:19 -0500
  But, I should mention, the firing order of the distributor is not the same. To his Northeast. One is Southeast. For the south west...
• 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: Alternate A/C refrigerants?
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Mon, 12 May 1997 00:33:54 -0500
  ...They are also not campatible with Buna-N seals in the compressor (they make a replacement kit that uses Neoprene seals) and we'd...
• Re: The coninuing distributer saga - LOOONG
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 1 May 2010 18:23:47 -0700
  ...I'm running a 2.1 wbxr engine in my 85 Adventurewagon- with same-as-you Didijet EFI , and the same distributor as you...
• Re: Decent deal on an inverter
  Historical mailing list - Owen Brand
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 14:54:40 -0600
  ...Now to find a good deal on a deep cycle sealed and I will be set for some serious camping. With all of 6...
• Re: Regular maintenance list-contributions.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 21:50:01 -0500
  ...check EGR system (except California models) - check ignition system (ignition wires, distributor cap, rotor should be replaced) - replace spark plugs - replace ignition breaker (points...
• Re: Digifant start up question> RPMs 'hunt around'
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:49:11 -0700
  ...I think of air intake leaks, worn intake valve guides and seals. gummed up air idle valve , temp sensor 'maybe . be nice to know...
• Re: bucking, part deux RE:ECU
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Mon, 11 May 1998 09:39:12 -0700
  ...harness; 1 > said it > might be the hall sender on the distributor (never heard of that > before); 1 > or 2 O2 sensor replacement suggestions...
• Re: Anyone using a VintageAir Mk IV AC unit? - Some Comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:02:37 EDT
  ...I carefully sealed the cold air transfer tunnel to the driver's overhead distributor and the airflow as well as temperature control has been...
• Re: It's Alive...Sort of!! :-)
  Historical mailing list - pederparizek
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 18:20:29 -0500
  ...The mechanic claimed to put a > new seal in it, could this be the villain?? > > I went back to the shop to complain, but...
• Re: hose replacement-->coolant dist. replacement-->thermostat housing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:10:26 -0800
  ...I use Toyota black sealant on the o-rings too. Great stuff. ( or on the flat o-ring surfaces actually ) . scott www.turbovans.com...
• Front blower fix: Free and permanent (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 19:03:09 -0700
  ...The blower is sealed in the box like it was the freakin' arc of the covenant. What exactly is the point of heat welding...
• Re: Cuts off on startup
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 13 Mar 2016 14:04:42 -0700
  ...intake leaks ..there can not be ANY intake leaks ! I've found LOTS > of those ..especially intake runner boots , plenum, throttle body seal, > etc...
• Re: Check Compression: Warm or cold engine?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 12 May 2003 19:13:12 -0600
  ...In either case the anti seize is >a good idea since it helps seal the threads and you don't have to force >the...
• 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: If you are putting the alternator back in........ lesson
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 14 May 2014 08:54:41 -0700
  ...Wiring harness, throttle body, intake manifold (well paint anyways...), alternator, distributor seal, I took notes, wrote thing down and had it all back together...
• Re: Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 Dec 2010 17:32:15 -0800
  ...I'm guessing that with proper distributor cap/box seals > it can't, but again I don't know for sure. > > *I think this...
• 81 rebuilt! (patience)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 10:36:06 -0400
  ...the front tin bends away from the front compartment wall, leaving a gap between the wall and seal. this from a highly recommended mechanic...
• Re: Friday's known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 08:36:42 -0500
  ...front windshield, side seals, side windows > 2 - Head Gaskets: need I say more > 3 - Water pump: every 50,000 miles > 4 - Rear hatch struts...
• Re: How much damage to engine block, heads, etc., in fire from leaking fuel ins?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 22 Jul 2017 19:26:56 -0700
  ...Wire insulation, fuel line protective covers, distributor cap, breather tower, fuel injection manifold, air cleaner housing, etc. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Grease Needle....an important find! Sold ONLY in canada
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 18:46:59 -0500
  ...She said in the last 6 months she has only sold them to distributors in Canada. She thought that was odd, but they are...
• Fwd: Worse than Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Thu, 13 May 2021 19:18:52 -0600
  ...Ensure AFM cover plate and body are free of loose sealant; Apply fresh sealant to cover plate; Return cover plate upon body, ensuring sealant...
• Overheating Trauma
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 14:07:23 MST
  ...good compression ( > 100 in my case) - all spark plugs are firing - distributor is working properly * Fuel system functioning properly - good strong fuel pump - no...
• Re: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Brassaw
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 21:05:55 -0700
  ...that goes from the coil to the distributor to one of the ignition wires from the distributor cap to a plug. If the machine...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 13:49:57 -0500
  ...Correct, that is encoded by the distributor position which the ECU is not aware of. All it knows is that the engine is at...
• Re: How-to do very simple compression leak check
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 01:56:02 +0200
  ...The amount of oil should seal up the rings long enough to give a reading. Don't know how it would work on a...
• Idle test for digifant.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 May 1997 12:45:17 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Check the throttle stop adjusting screw, it should have red sealer on the threads. If the sealer is broken or it looks like someone...
• Re: Overfilling the oil issues
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sat, 28 May 2011 03:29:19 -0400
  ...Of course they also said if it's serious its no substitute for fixing the seal and they also said if it's just...
• 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...
• Crummy Vanagon performance
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 15 May 2021 02:25:22 +0000
  ...Ensure AFM cover plate and body are free of loose sealant; Apply fresh sealant to cover plate; Return cover plate upon body, ensuring sealant...
• Re: S&S Exhaust installation problem
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 08:43:58 -0700
  ...It has zero leaks, and 120~140psi compression, and I'll even throw in a 1.9L distributor and exhaust pipes less cat and...
• Re: Diagnosing a low (8-10 inches) vacuum gauge reading
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 01:47:31 -0700
  ...Are you using that setting regularly and driving without any adverse effects? (And using a stock distributor?). My problem remains, and I'm starting...
• Re: Catalytic Converter Choice
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 12 Jul 2012 19:32:14 -0700
  ...Catalytic Converter Choice The Bosal that I have is fitted with the "loose" flanges, therefore the "seal" is questionable. I would prefer a cat...
• Re: Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 15:17:03 -0800
  ...I'm guessing that with proper distributor cap/box seals >> it can't, but again I don't know for sure. >> >> *I think this...
• Aircooled Westy 0-60
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 16:31:00 -0400
  ...2056 cc (96mm x 71mm) with counterweighted crank and complete race balance, Pertronix Igniter on Bosch 205 (OEM) distributor, blue coil, EGR disconnected for...
• hose replacement-->coolant dist. replacement-->thermostat housing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:28:19 -0500
  I started out replacing a few hoses in the area of the coolant distributor on my 86 with AT. (some of this is rerun...
• Re: Overfilling the oil issues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 26 May 2011 12:25:47 -0700
  hi, I'm wondering if there is just a simple issue with the rear main oil seal. I have seen a new rear main...
• rear heater core installed--free old one?
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 21:57:12 -0500
  ...The new core had VW emblems which had been ground off by the aftermarkt distributor. Interesting, it obviously originated in VW land. Also, the...
• Re: Vanagon Musings
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Fredericks
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 11:32:59 -0500
  ...Flush AC system, install new filter, new compressor, new seals, > test and service the system. (Parts from Ken at Vanagain.com) > > That is the...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 17:53:39 -0500
  ...I have tried it 180 degrees out, I have tried every single hole in the distributor, even 180 degrees out for them. I have...
• Re: Tune Up or Not?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:59:08 -0500
  ...it takes about 4 to 6 minutes to look under the distributor cap and > remove one spark plug for inspection. > 3. whenever you touch...
• 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: Disappearing Coolant - Head Lean?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 09:15:37 -0500
  ...I proceed to a complete tune up including changing the spark plugs, distributor rotor, distributor cap, air filter, oil filter and change the oil...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 14:55:01 -0700
  ...I have'nt pulled and test them yet for lack of seals. >>>> So it is yet to be done. >>>> >>>> Except for the injectors, I...
• 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: Friday's corvette problems
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:45:40 -0400
  ...front windshield, side seals, side windows >>2 - Head Gaskets: need I say more >>3 - Water pump: every 50,000 miles >>4 - Rear hatch struts...
• Re: 2.1 L Oil cooler seal and pushrod tube replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:59:27 -0600
  ...2.1 L Oil cooler seal and pushrod tube replacement > > Well, the oil cooler seal is done and the oil filter is in place...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:25:28 -0400
  ...front windshield, side seals, side windows :::2 - Head Gaskets: need I say more :::3 - Water pump: every 50,000 miles :::4 - Rear hatch struts...
• Engine swap project report
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 2 Jul 2012 18:40:49 -0400
  ...Replaced the input shaft seal and put the bell housing back on with RTV sealant. Filled with Swepco 210 (took a *long* time to...
• 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...
• Rare Occurance, Bulley on the roadside.
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 16:44:44 -0400
  ...Further, since we had swapped out the ol' timey "points and contraption" bit from our distributor it has been a few years since I...
• Re: Last chance! (was: need assistance)
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 17:32:16 -0700
  ...You didn't use silicone sealer where fumes could get to the O2 sensor? If it's really rich then the 02 sensor should...
• Re: CIS Experts: engine does not start (long)
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 22:03:15 -0400
  ...The >sealing of the ventshafts were already changed, it helps >on this problem, but it didn't solve it completely. > >I removed the engine...