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• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 17:20:16 -0600
  ...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: Tune Up or Not?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:00:43 -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: Air Cooled Rear Passenger Area Heat
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 22:11:44 -0600
  ...Proper adjustment and good seals on your heater box flaps will direct to heat to the proper ducts. If your heater boxes are in...
• Fw: 84 Starter/Auto Trans problem?
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 20:58:51 -0500
  ...I replaced the other smaller crankshaft gear (brass?) that turns the > distributor and added crankshaft shims to get crankshaft endplay within > spec (so ignition...
• Re: Burnt Vanagon of the Week
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 08:29:28 -0500
  ...The main wire leading to the distributor broke and ignited something in the engine compartment (I think it was the foam on the back...
• Re: really... how tough IS a full engine rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 23:26:22 -0600
  ...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: 81 Westy Dead Engine - Long
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 00:11:03 -0500
  ...Spring under your distributor, tie it to your distributor with a small bundle tie. 2. Thrust washer under your distributor drive, tie it to...
• Vanagon Carat - 1991
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:40:48 -0500
  ...of parts, a great many of which were new, many in sealed boxes and bags - all brand new. Now, I'm putting that stuff...
• Engine Case and bearings
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 16:28:48 -0500
  ...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: lifter's sticking, adjustment procedure
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 10:26:21 -0600
  ...I rotate my distributor so the notch in the distributor rim is right in line with the rotor arm. #7. I adjust the first...
• Vanagon Maint. Schedule
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 15:24:30 -0700
  ...do all the 18000 mile stuff PLUS - replace spark plug wires - replace distributor cap and rotor - replace power steering fluid - replace manual transmission oil...
• Re: Front blower fix: Free and permanent (long)
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 07:56:07 -0600
  ...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: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
  Mon, 7 Nov 2022 16:59:40 -0500
  ...You could seal the cracks with silicone sealant. > - check the connector to the AFM - it may look clean but a squirt of > electronic cleaner...
• Fwd: a/c - Sorry
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 16:00:53 -0400
  ...You must run the AC once a week or the ester oils dry up, the seals harden in the system and then leaks spring...
• Re: 130Amp alternator upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:47:01 -0700
  ...Not to be done on sealed or gel cell batteries. Replacing the cable from the alternator to the battery with something beefier, cleaning contacts...
• Re: Windshields: all years the same?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 11:00:35 -0600
  ...GL Driver > > Stan Wilder wrote: > >> Call around to some Auto Glass distributors. >> Often you can buy old inventory very cheap. >> Try to get the...
• Re: Leaky Transmission
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 10:26:14 -0800
  ...is coming from this region I would suspect a bad crank seal. In any even make sure your oil is not getting too low...
• Re: Front blower fix: Free and permanent (long)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 21:30:35 -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: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 06:58:04 -0700
  ...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: Low compression results accurate?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:59:51 -0700
  ...The parts van ('90 with auto trans and 2.1)) had a > lot removed, including the computer, distributor, and battery. I wanted to > do...
• Re: ?! WHY VW FIRES !?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 11:46:09 EDT
  ...Hose gets old and brittle, springs a leak, 30psi = nice spray all over the motor, distributor yields a spark, POOF! Opinions vary on how...
• Re: oil question...
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sat, 3 Apr 1999 20:34:36 -0400
  ...so far in the past month i've had the distributor cap and rotor, fuel > pump, and vacuum hoses replaced. i have no idea...
• Re: Use this for fire safetey... AND eliminate the fire hazard...
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Wed, 4 Aug 2004 15:01:33 -0700
  ...it burned out the silicone seals on the pushrods, > rendered the valve cover gaskets to charcoal, melted the distributor, melted > the throtle body, made...
• Re: Vanagon ?Previa?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:20:02 -0700
  ...Now, I have strong suspicion that it's front seal that is leaking, but its replacement means taking off the accessories driveshaft, putting it...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 29 Sep 2014 13:01:37 -0600
  ...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: Restoration of 1991 Carat MT
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 14:43:21 -0600
  ...this. > Fuel lines (all inside the engine compartment) > fuel injector seals > exhaust gasket > distributor O-ring > intake gaskets > all water hoses > clutch/pressure plate...
• Bargain Basement Blowout! Everything MUST GO!
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 15 Aug 2003 21:40:53 -0700
  ...Heads could use new seals (probably black jobber at bottom of cylinder?) -Motor mounts. Used, but still nice and squishy. Replace your brittle ones...
• Re: How much damage to engine block, heads, etc., in fire from leaking fuel ines?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 22 Jul 2017 18:34:08 -0400
  ...The engine was turning during the fire from the starter motor as thr distributor cap and wires were nonexistent and there was no source...
• I have a dificult one (Very thecnical/Aircooled) NVCBBC
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 00:10:13 -0500
  ...regard of a valves adjustment on an engine that am re-sealing!!! Here is the deal, it all began when we thought (customer and...
• Re: What to replace in a rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 18:24:18 -0500
  ...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: Vanagon Carat - 1991
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:02:29 +0000
  ...of parts, a great many of which were new, many in sealed boxes and bags - all brand new. Now, I'm putting that stuff...
• Vanagon fire fighting techniques
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 21 Dec 2003 08:42:40 -0500
  ...The powder had gotten into the distributor and insulated the points. As it was rated for electrical fires, that was what it was supposed...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 7 Nov 2022 17:50:36 -0500
  ...You could seal the cracks with silicone sealant. >> - check the connector to the AFM - it may look clean but a squirt of >> electronic cleaner...
• Re: S&S Exhaust installation problem
  Historical mailing list - marty
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 16:30:18 -0400
  ...It has zero leaks, and 120~140psi > compression, and I'll even throw in a 1.9L distributor and exhaust pipes less > cat and...
• Cold Idle Problem and warm Surging--let me know if I'm confusing
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Bartnicki
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 03:07:27 -0500
  ...Replaced :Spark Plugs (platinums gapped .28) Distributor cap Rotor air filter Oil I cleaned: Throttle body All electrical connections Cleaned the Wiring ground contacts...
• Re: Engine Break-In Oil Weight
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 8 May 2007 22:15:28 -0400
  ...The hole is covered by a heart shaped > metal > plate about 1/4"thick right next to the distributor. It is secured by two...
• RE: Saddest day of my car-owning life :-(
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 8 Sep 1994 08:15:14 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Just spent $$$ fixing the seals and a new muffler. Gas tank all sealed up... It was runnig so good, I actually said "She's...
• [FS] '89 Wolfsburg automatic passenger van
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Mon, 27 Oct 2003 09:49:35 -0600
  ...Items new since 1999 part and approx cost - labor my own Front wheel bearings and seals-Spring 1999-$51 Front brake rotors-Spring 1999...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 29 Sep 2014 12:10:28 +0000
  ...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: help on 65
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 15:46:07 -0400
  ...think about the rust and fixing it all (and new window seals) 21 windows are usually rusty. look at rockers, inner and outer, jack...
• Vanagon 1.9L seized
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Wed, 11 Sep 1996 22:38:48 +0000
  ...rod bearings camshaft and bearings piston rings distributor drive gear water pump pushrod tubes flywheel crankshaft seal muffler and clamp exhaust pipe C.V...
• Special on 2.1l Vanagon Waterpumps and coolant parts!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 May 2000 10:32:56 EDT
  ...These are VW pumps in the original dealer boxes with the seals you need to change the pump out. Normally I sell these for...
• Vanagon A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Wed, 2 May 2007 14:16:40 -0700
  ...What I think happened is that he got a generic oil charge from the distributor that sold it to the installer.One oil level...
• Which cylinder isn't firing??
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 03:51:39 MST
  ...if it's an external ignition cable or distributor problem). I tried to improvise an "ignition voltage sensor" by putting a Neon bulb next...
• The Official Must-Carry List ; was Zoltan: Re: Halifax to Vancouver & back
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 31 May 2005 20:41:40 -0700
  ...metric bolts, screws, washers Belts Bulbs/fuses/connectors Circlips Clamps/hoses/adapters Coil Distributor cap/rotor Distributor O-Ring Fuel filter(s) Exhaust System...
• Re: VW Inline 4 motor 'revise and re-install' update, (long)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:35:13 -0700
  ...I have always has a slight oil leak (rear > main seal?) and the P.O. who did the engine swap was sort of 'sloppy...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:33:56 -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: Bosch Service Media
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 12:22:10 -0800
  ...Fuel pressure in these pumps will drop slowly over the life of the pump and typically by the time a seal begins to leak...
• Re: Spark Plug Failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 21:01:17 -0400
  ...Check injector seals and manifold boots. Carbon build up on intake valves can also cause mixture imbalance. Good luck, Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Deep Water Driving
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 23:39:02 -0500
  ...For example, the relays in the engine compartment are sealed in watertight boxes and the distributor has a special, factory baggie over it to...
• Re: does aux air reg affect idele after warm up 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Mon, 9 May 2016 21:04:10 -0400
  ...The vacuum advance works fine but the distributor does leak a little at the base seal. I do oil the felt pad every other...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 03:23:17 MST
  ...if it's an external ignition cable or distributor problem). I tried to improvise an "ignition voltage sensor" by putting a Neon bulb next...
• Vanagon syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 May 2021 01:18:20 +0000
  ...If needed carefully replace with quality stuff, sealed connections to stop further corrosion of the wire and good crimping tools. While probably not the...
• Re: Restoration Shopping List
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Tue, 1 Mar 2016 04:44:27 +0000
  ...I don't know what kind of housing the '82s use, but Bus Depot has the housing, bulb holder, lens, and seal available in...
• '90 Carat (Grover) engine transplant - Final chapter
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:50:59 -0500
  ...Replaced screen, filter, and pan seal on trans *All new botls at engine and trans mounts *Relaced Distributor with a known good (one that...
• Re: Vanagon Carat - 1991
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:58:54 -0700
  ...of parts, a great many of > which were new, many in sealed boxes and bags - all brand new. Now, I'm > putting that stuff...
• Re: ## changing 1990 2.1L waterleaker oil cooler hoses in situ
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 09:52:46 -0400
  ...not need to remove the oil cooler, A/C compressor or distributor. I lost about 2 gallons of coolant which I returned back to...
• Engine Overhaul Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Tullier
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 18:53:37 -0800
  ...After installing Crankshaft gear, spacer, distributor drive gear, circlip, and #4 crankshaft bearing...the diagram in my book shows an oil thrower. However, during...
• Re: Low Compression after Spark Plug Incident
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 23:28:03 -0500
  ...if not, valve(s) not sealing, but rings may be ok. also, vacuum guage, easy and inexpensive, will confirm bad cylinder (though not tell...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 19:33:32 -0400
  ...I have tried it 180 degrees out, I have tried every single hole in > the distributor, even 180 degrees out for them. I have...