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• 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...
• Vanagon 1.9L seized
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Wed, 11 Sep 1996 22:38:48 +0000
  ...Is there a better source for quality replacements for the following? head gasket set main bearings rod bearings camshaft and bearings piston rings distributor...
• Re: Cuts off on startup
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 13 Mar 2016 14:04:42 -0700
  ...Eventually correct > adjustment can't be reach and the little arm on the micro switch needs a > little tweak-bend. > The shaft bushings get...
• 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: Rebuilding an 81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Dec 2001 13:28:36 -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: CV boot material 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 13:42:58 -0500
  ...rubber lip on shaft end, R is nice and thick, X very slight thin lip present. flange and rubber mating, R has the rubber...
• Re: everybody knows them to be high maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 10:16:35 -0500
  ...On mine the things that left me completely stranded were a distributor that worked its way loose and jumped timing (sure, if I had...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 22:37:51 -0500
  ...On the inline engines it is common for the lifters to hold the valves open and the cam and the oil pump-distributor shaft...
• Re: Engine Break-In Oil Weight
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 8 May 2007 22:15:28 -0400
  ...that the hole has access > to > the driving gear of the distributor shaft. It is not meant for access to > the > oil pump so...
• 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...
• 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: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sat, 20 Jan 2007 22:26:41 -0500
  ...You mentioned that you went with a rebuilt dist, rebuilt distributors have a better chance of sticking centrifical weights than the old fathful units...
• Re: Oil pressure question.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston
  Sat, 19 Aug 2000 12:51:18 -0400
  ...Where do the oil leaks stem from? Very common is oil bypassing the distributor shaft seal and from under the oil breather tower. Both...
• known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 07:52:23 -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: rebuilt 2.1 runs like crap - can't figure it out
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 21:10:04 -0700
  ...I think I put the distributor drive shaft > >> in > >>> wrong, but from what I understand, that doesn't matter because you can > >> turn > >>> the...
• Re: Essential Tools
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 00:23:26 -0400
  ...On another trip in the '84, my water pump went out (leaking badly at the shaft) without warning. I had the tools .... but was...
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 11:05:17 -0500
  ...On the 1.9 distributors I have seen the diaphragms go bad and weak centrifugal advance springs. Bad springs can make real havoc with...
• Help ongoing '78 problems
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 2 Oct 95 21:16:47 EDT
  ...Dwell is constant with rpm, so distributor shaft OK. Funny thing here I blow like 1 hour trying to get it to start when...
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 11:07:45 -0800
  ...It almost sounds like I have intermittent weak distributor centrifugal advance springs syndrome? On Jan 21, 2007, at 8:05 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote...
• burned valves or bad lifter? How to tell?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 15:04:31 -0700
  ...Loud ticking sound appears to come from the center of the engine, near the cam shaft. I have not been able to figure out...
• Re: Vanagon 1.9L seized
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Sat, 14 Sep 1996 20:24:02 +0000
  ...Is there a better source >> for quality replacements for the following? >> >> head gasket set >> main bearings >> rod bearings >> camshaft and bearings >> piston rings >> distributor...
• Re: need to ship a transmission
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 29 Mar 2004 08:48:32 -0600
  ...need to ship a transmission > > Its a lot cheaper if you have the bellhousing and input shaft removed. > Ease to do. Ship these seperately...
• Re: Parts Place - Dear Vanagon List Subscribers
  Historical mailing list - Carl Krucke
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 22:53:32 -0400
  ...The second time I needed a distributor for an 80 Rabbit, mine had suffered the typical sloppy shaft problem. I don't know what...
• Re: The coninuing distributer saga - LOOONG
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 1 May 2010 20:15:28 -0400
  ...if those get crooked or jammed or out of place pulling that shaft in and out .. you can get in trouble there.... << That is...
• Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 21:12:00 -0600
  ...about $1 each from the Bosch distributor. 2/ Brushes: 4 in total. You can buy either a brush assembly for $45 with the 4...
• Re: Bell housing contamination prevention
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 31 Aug 2007 09:52:04 -0400
  ...This was along the lines of the air intake being piped up high and the distributor was in a bag with elastic ties. The...
• Engine swap project report
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 2 Jul 2012 18:40:49 -0400
  ...I also had an extra input shaft seal and oil slinger for the transmission on hand. I had an air plenum from an '85...
• Re: rebuilt 2.1 runs like crap - can't figure it out
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 00:48:12 -0700
  ...I think I put the distributor drive shaft >in > > wrong, but from what I understand, that doesn't matter because you can >turn > > the...
• 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
  ...to have almost no shaft side play ....but even that by itself is not a big deal in those distributors. and the advance system...
• Re: Propex 1600 blowing fuses
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 30 Oct 2021 09:07:55 -0700
  Propex, and Karl m (distributor) does suggest exercising the heater monthly. I try to do that with mine, but it’s not every month...
• Re: Bosch Service Media
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 12:22:10 -0800
  ...0460 464 003, VE4/9F2500R16P), >actually under the control lever (throttle shaft) attached accelerator cable, I guess. >The fuel drop directly over no.1...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:48:19 -0600
  Check also, the looseness of the clutch cross shaft. I would assume if the cross shaft gets cut, Or does have to come out...
• Spring service completed (long)
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 20:26:31 +0000
  ...storage (G11 coolant) removed and cleaned rear heater/plenum, oiled motor shaft cleaned engine air intake system/air box / filter is OK inspected all...
• Re: Driveability issues with a non-stock engine
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 17:37:53 -0800
  What happens if Damon disconnects the vacuum line from the distributor, plugs the end that goes into the air intake distributor and then leaves...
• 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: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:48:09 -0500
  ...On the 1.9 > > distributors I have > > seen the diaphragms go bad and weak centrifugal advance springs. > > Bad springs > > can make real havoc with...
• Re: High resistance causing no spark?
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 19:34:45 -0700
  ...made to alternate between +12V and ground due to the rotating distributor shaft.) Just making sure. Good luck, jack On 25 Jun 2005 at...
• Fwd: Re: Road trip-2200cc Go Westy KIt
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:48:06 +0000
  ...I discovered that the machine shop had installed the distributor "drive shaft" 90 degrees off. With the help of thesamba (and a 1/4...
• Re: Leak Down Testing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 17:38:03 -0600
  ...A wrench on the alternator pully shaft - secured into position and jambed against something- might prevent the engine from turning inadvertantly. John Rodgers] 88...
• 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...
• FS: Lots-Of-Parts II
  Historical mailing list - Benjita
  Tue, 10 Mar 1998 23:17:31 EST
  ...no locker $900.00 + $550.00 1 Center Drive Shaft $200.00 1 Half Shafts 125 $60.00 3 Master Cylinder 95 $60.00...
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 19:55:24 -0700
  ...On the 1.9 >>> distributors I have >>> seen the diaphragms go bad and weak centrifugal advance springs. >>> Bad springs >>> can make real havoc with...
• Re: Power steering pump rebuild kit?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:42:15 -0400
  ...Front wheel drive shafts are amongst the worst. If you think of all the steps/distributors required to get a part to you and...
• Re: Potential New Survey [LONG!]
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 20:33:24 -0500
  ...drive shafts, when did they break????? 12. CV joints, which one(s) 13. brakes, pads/shoes 14. brakes, rotors/drums 15. brake lines 14...
• Yes, we are going(long) was Last chance/need assistance
  Historical mailing list - David Ohlemacher
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 20:57:22 -0400
  ...However, the PO had mislabeled and arranged the plug wires and also had installed the lower gearing section of the distributor shaft in, not...
• Update on my engine swap (very long)
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 22:54:31 -0600
  ...The tranny had already received a new main shaft seal and bell housing gasket. Making the left-heavy engine slide into place was very...
• 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: Consistent cutout at 3k rpm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:43:16 -0700
  ...does under > load. > > There is not noticeable side-play in the distributor shaft and the dizzy > is > within spec in regards to base, full...
• 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...
• Rebuilt it yourself! Was: bosch part number for diesel starter
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand 1
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 21:10:35 -0400
  ...Cost: $2-3 each from the Bosch distributor. 2/ Brushes: 4 in total. You can buy either a brush assembly for $45 with the...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:16:02 -0400
  ...when you put that arm back on the shaft do yourself a favor and put anti-seize on the shaft. that helps it come...
• 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: is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Wed, 9 May 2001 18:21:21 -0500
  ...Since putting the engine in, I've had to replace the distributor, the fuel pump, the radiator, a rear heater core, shocks, half shaft...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:34:21 -0700
  Just in case anyone does need to cut the shaft out to remove the lever................ Make a mental note of the angle the lever...
• Re: '84 Vanagon possibly dying. (Bertha)
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 18:33:58 -0400
  ...I relived the problem somewhat by a few drops of oil on the oil wick on the distributor shaft. John ----- Original Message ----- From: Joshua...
• Interesting 57 Single Cab--California
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 09:43:22 -0600 (CST)
  ...Case =80 Gene Berg Oil Pump =80 Gene Berg Hard Rocker Shafts =80 Gene Berg Swivel Feet Valve Adjusters =80 Solex 30/31 Carburetor...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:59:19 -0700
  ...Move slave shaft/boot off clutch lever ball. If your slave is >> totally shot, you can usually just push the slave cylinder shaft/boot...
• 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: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:31:12 -0400
  I agree with Dylan, that shaft coming off here in the rust belt is very iffy. I have had ones not want to come...
• 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...