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'81 air-cooled--Timing slipping and jumping around, now it won't start!
Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
Wed, 13 Dec 2000 18:07:47 -0500
...Do not see any vacuum leaks. Question---What is my problem?? Thanks in advance for any help you can give me. Mike Nichols 2...
Re: CA 81-83 air cooled Fuel Injection & Ignition System
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Mon, 23 Sep 2002 14:14:25 -0700
...039-905-205-C, Hall effect vacuum advance and retard distributor, > 2. 211-905-115-B, Ignition Coil > 3. 191-905-351-B, Hall...
Re: To waterboxer or not to waterboxer
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 3 Jan 2000 18:02:20 -0800
...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: Dist. part #
Historical mailing list
Sun, 28 Apr 1996 02:29:28 -0400
...0 231 170 093 NEW VACUUM ADVANCE UNITS ONLY, BOSCH NUMBERS 1972, M/T 07 101 1973 - 1974 1700 M/T 07 101 1973...
Re: ECU Digital
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 15 May 2022 23:14:39 -0500
...This is extremely critical as > your distributor has both vacuum advance and retard. The plate needs to > close properly to close off the advance...
Re: 1.9 engine HELP!!! UPDATE---
Historical mailing list - Danny C.
Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:30:22 -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...
COLD START WOES (long)
Historical mailing list - Rob Lebo
Wed, 18 Aug 1999 12:59:44 +0000
Hi to all and thanks in advance for your help in solving my cold start problem in my '91 Carat 2.1L. Symptoms: Engage...
Re: More timing confusion
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Sun, 4 Apr 2010 16:56:01 -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...
Re: To waterboxer or not to waterboxer
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Mon, 3 Jan 2000 19:20:07 -0800
...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: HELP 84 westy misfires between 2800 & 3000 rpm's THANKS
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:38:22 -0700
...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: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
Sun, 19 Nov 2000 13:28:43 -0800
...The timing was changed via vacuum > and centrifugal advancing. The knock sensor kit replaces the distributor > with a pure electronic one and a computer...
Re: Timing Question
Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
Mon, 11 Jun 2001 22:58:01 -0500
...degrees toward the advance....8-degrees maybe? > > Malibu Tony....85 westy 1.9L 6 degrees BTDC......42 degrees total advance > vacuum lines connected > 1978...
Vacuum leaks and timing
Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
Tue, 3 Apr 2001 19:19:52 -0600
...how the vacuum lines and brake lines are connected, but I understand they are. Can anyone explain? ------------------ Thanks a ton in advance. My van...
Re: Rough Idle on 84 Vanagon 1.9L - Help
Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
Sat, 18 May 2002 20:24:01 -0400
...measured by the hall effect wheel in the distributor (well > there is also vac advance and retard, now that I think about it I...
VW-71 BUS-CHECKING FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD VACCUM LEAKS
Historical mailing list - Nick Pace
Sun, 08 Oct 95 23:31:26 PDT
First, I'd like to thank everyone who sent me advice regarding the amount of advance on my vaccum advance & retard distributor. I was...
Re: Definitive test for Hall > ECU?
Historical mailing list - Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette
Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:26:40 -0400
...1.9 Distributor with the high mileage (180K > on > mine) on them tends to be a bit "worn" with tired advance springs/weights > in...
Re: Pertronix installation report
Historical mailing list - Jeff klender
Sat, 14 Oct 2000 09:57:46 -0400
...Bosh 009 >distributor WITHOUT a vacuum advance. Pertronix sells >various kits, so be sure to order the correct kit for your >distributor. > >The instructions...
77 FI - postscript to Chapter 1
Historical mailing list - Dave Backe
Tue, 30 Apr 1996 19:52:05 -0600
...or distributor advance may be a possible cause. I did time to spec, but I'm running a 009 (no vacuum advance), so it...
Re: digijet FI adjustments
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sun, 9 Apr 2006 16:10:17 -0400
...Check vacuum >advance operation. Opening throttle should quickly advance timing. Further >check, remove vacuum retard hose, (one directly to manifold). Timing must >advance. If...
Re: Miss at idle?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 13 May 2016 17:05:21 -0400
...You can have a bad injector, vacuum leak, or an engine problem. Intake valve issues are very common. You can discount the O2 sensor...
Re: Inductive Tach for tuning
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 26 Dec 2013 23:20:07 -0800
...purely mechanical controls for timing advance ( centrifugal and vacuum retard/advance on the distributor ) as 35 degrees advance at 3,000 rpm ..( or whatever...
Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 27 Aug 2012 03:42:55 -0400
...handled by a separate ignition module and the distributor has conventional centrifugal and vacuum advance/retard mechanisms. In its fuel injection capacity it calculates...
One prob. down, another comes up.
Historical mailing list
Sat, 20 Aug 1994 18:07:08 EDT
...and dismantle it to check the mechanical advance. Any body experienced this type of problem? Hints? I wish I had another dual-vacuum distributor...
Re: Moral qestion--Case in point
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:50:33 +0000
...Failing coil. > Somethingwrong in the distributor advance. Something in the > vacuum system. Something > in the fuel delivery or injection system. This could take days...
Re: Timing tips for Idiots
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:43:54 -0700
...Now, I have to assume that the vacuum > advance on the distributor is toasted, and quite possibly the plate > itself might be warped a...
Re: Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist?
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:38:28 -0400
...distributor, cap, rotor, points, advance mechanism, hall sensor, ignition wires, spark plugs, coil, timing, ground terminals, electrical terminal connectors, computer, idle control. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____ Vacuum...
Moral qestion--Case in point
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 13:23:47 -0500
...Something wrong in the distributor advance. Something in the vacuum system. Something in the fuel delivery or injection system. This could take days to...
Re: Correct Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Sat, 22 Feb 2003 23:54:37 -0000
...These distributors had no vacuum > > advance and > > generally showed pretty accurate centrifugal advance curve, with a > > single > > kink, where the stiffer of two springs...
Rough Idle on 84 Vanagon 1.9L - Help
Historical mailing list - George Ciolfi
Sat, 18 May 2002 19:43:10 EDT
...measured by the hall effect wheel in the distributor (well there is also vac advance and retard, now that I think about it I...
Re: Has anyone installed Digijet FI on a 2.1L boxer motor?
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Sun, 7 Sep 2003 16:12:48 -0700
...You probably want to keep the 2.1 throttle body, and will possibly have to re-route a couple vacuum hoses for the distributor...
Re: Throttle valve switch, checking/adjusting
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 10 Apr 2005 08:34:47 -0400
...The surging can also be caused by a vacuum problem to the distributor advance mechanism. Especially on the retard side and a weak advance...
Re: AFM issues
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 3 Oct 2005 14:42:29 -0400
...20 at advance auto parts+ installation($10)).A good strong fuel injector cleaner may help. Check real well for a loose vacuum hose or...
Re: digijet FI adjustments
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sun, 9 Apr 2006 16:50:25 -0400
...Check vacuum >>advance operation. Opening throttle should quickly advance timing. Further >>check, remove vacuum retard hose, (one directly to manifold). Timing must >>advance. If...
Re: Analog TPS fitted to a WBX throttle body?
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Wed, 11 Feb 2004 06:36:05 +0000
...I take it that you are going to run the standard '84 vacuum advance ignition system? Have you checked the advance curves for a...
Re: The continuing saga, stuck in Tucumcari
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 18 Nov 2005 14:13:31 -0600
...on every vacuum line in the engine compartment except those that are obviously tight like the line to the distributor vacuum can. #5) Check...
'81 Vanagon Ignition Weirdness
Historical mailing list - meta/morph
Wed, 6 Sep 1995 21:41:51 -0400 (EDT)
...timing-maybe the distributor collar loosened up and the distributor drifted out of timing. (does this ign. system have mechanical/vacuum advance?) Other info...
2.1L Vanagon engine still possessed by demons
Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
Wed, 23 Apr 2003 20:27:50 -0400
...at distributor for all plugs. Timing triple checked. Checked advance, OK. Swapped AFM, no change. Throttle switch set correctly. Have checked for vacuum leaks...
Re: End of saga? -- Back home with '84 with rebuilt head
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sun, 11 Dec 2011 02:34:38 -0500
...Bolt/nut that keep distributor body from rotating were not tight. Next step is to check the idle switches. John On Sat, 2011-12...
Re: Timing Mark
Historical mailing list - David Johnson
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:43:35 -0600
...where the rotor was, roughly where >> the vacuum advance was, and successfully swapped in the new >> distributor. >> >> Now, having said all that, I am...
Re: Miss at idle?
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Fri, 13 May 2016 14:07:39 -0700
...You can have a bad > injector, vacuum leak, or an engine problem. Intake valve issues are very > common. You can discount the O2 sensor...
Re: Simple timing question, '84 1.9 l
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Sun, 5 Mar 2006 17:41:53 -0500
...w/o stabiliser to +- 850 rpm. >3) leave all vacuum hoses CONNECTED to distributor, etc. >4) Set the timing mark (V-mark ground in...
Re: How far can you go on a tank of gas?
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Thu, 24 May 2007 22:09:02 -0500
...advance not working, coil/plug wires/rotor/distributor cap/ spark plugs worn, air filter clogged up, fuel injection system troubles (bad sensors, vacuum/air...
Digifant and Fuel Injection Basic questions(long)
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:55:52 -0600
...no vacuum advance workings as I see no hoses or additional hardware on the distributor like the old style Bosch Beetle distributors. 2. Since...
Re: Timing
Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
Thu, 11 Jun 1998 21:53:34 -0400
...distributor and >fixed any vacuum leaks that I could find. The only thing that showed any >improvement was when I fixed the vacuum leaks...
Re: What should I hear if I pressurize my intake manifold?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 17 Apr 2002 22:18:37 -0700
...Alistair PS the old method of vacuum leak detection is by using propane (or ether!!)...directing the gas around the suspected areas and noting...
Re: Which bus hould I buy?
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Tue, 06 Feb 1996 09:20:00 -0800 (PST)
...port heads, Solex 34PICT-3 carb, crappy restrictive bus muffler, vacuum-advance distributor, etc.-- all this was stock in '71. NOTE: My '71 bus...
Re: Confused about valve adjustment
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sun, 22 Jun 2003 16:25:26 -0700
...the distributor in one of my air-cooled vehicles 180 degrees off from its "proper" orientation because it has a big old vacuum canister...
Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:08:39 -0500
...Add weak mechanical advance springs in the distributor and idle set becomes a nightmare. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: dooley <pdooley@GTE.NET> Date: Friday...
Re: The idle speed controller is not in the ECU on the 2.1. It is a separate controller located in front of the passenger side tail light. It can be easily integrated into a 1.9 to eliminate that almost useless
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 7 May 2010 09:50:48 -0700
...in those distributors. and the advance system ..sure, just vacuum and centrifugal ...but it works just fine. Yes,having ignition advance control in the...
Re: Help diagnose Cinco
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Mon, 7 Nov 2005 08:25:56 -0800
...vacuum advance and mechanical advance >>> is not >>> binding.That they are at the non running position.Do you have the >>> proper >>> rotor? >>> >>> >> >> > > >
Re: Moral qestion--Case in point
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:18:41 -0500
...Failing coil. >> Somethingwrong in the distributor advance. Something in the >> vacuum system. Something >> in the fuel delivery or injection system. This could take days...
Re: CIS Puzzler (Jetta content only)
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Thu, 25 Nov 1999 04:26:53 -0500
...1. Distributor Cap 2. Rotor 3. Spark Plug Wires 4. Spark Plugs 5. Fuel Filter 6. No holes in intake boots or vacuum hoses...
Re: WHAT JUST HAPPENED???
Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:11:26 -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: ATTN: 80-83 Owners
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Mon, 28 Apr 2003 16:02:42 -0400
...Borrow someone's light man! Timing is not a guessing game! When you time "by ear" you may be masking other things, like vacuum...
Re: Manifold measuring - is this right?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:16:12 -0700
...The hose labelled "2" might be the advance line to the distributor. If it is, it might (a) have a restrictor in the line...
Re: Digijet timing ATDC or BTDC? compare air cooled AFM
Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
Sun, 29 Apr 2001 22:15:21 -0400
...want to mess with pulling off and blocking both the vacuum advance and vacuum retard hoses and fool with bypassing the digital idle stabilizer...
Re: End of saga? -- Back home with '84 with rebuilt head
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:09:46 -0800
...many vans have their timing too advanced too , a little is ok, but significantly too advanced timing is not right. also ..here's one...
Re: Question about ignition timing..
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:29:59 -0700
...if it's centrifugal and vacuum advance/retard, like on a 1.9 wbrx ... make sure the timing curve is working fairly correctly. but...
Re: Timing tips for Idiots
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:50:26 -0700
...Now, I have to assume that the vacuum > advance on the distributor is toasted, and quite possibly the plate > itself might be warped a...
Re: Timing Mark
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:27:03 -0700
...where the rotor was, roughly where > >> the vacuum advance was, and successfully swapped in the new > >> distributor. > >> > >> Now, having said all that, I am...