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• Re: New High Power Subaru Boxer Engines
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 15:58:32 -0700
  ...A direct ignition system uses an individual ignition coil for each cylinder, eliminating the need for a distributor and sparkplug wires. The engine displaces...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:49:42 -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: 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: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:16:42 -0700
  ...and > ready to > use diesel bell housing .. > complete with good cross shaft and bushings, bracket for clutch slave > cylinder, good oil scroll , > TOB guide...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:42:13 -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: Saddest day of my car-owning life :-(
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 8 Sep 1994 08:15:14 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Idler shaft is in two. I take it to a guy in my small Wyoming town who only works on VW's (imagine that...
• Re: Bluestar =?windows-1252?Q?project=85no_start_yet?=
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 May 2013 14:32:12 -0700
  ...rather than crank on the starter I like to have the distributor in myhands, or another known good back-up one ...and turn the...
• Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:27:30 -0700
  ...you need DV bell housing and input shaft ( or shorten wbxr one ) . DV oil pan, a matching oil pump, cast aluminum DV engine mounting...
• Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:42:05 -0700
  ...complete with good cross shaft and bushings, bracket for clutch slave cylinder, good oil scroll , TOB guide tube etc...deluxe, in good condition, nothing...
• back from summer trip.
  Historical mailing list - jesse lee reynolds
  Wed, 24 Aug 1994 14:00:49 -0500 (EST)
  ...Ordered (by mail, as aspen is EXPENSIVE) new pistons, cylinders, clutch plate, oil pump, 009 distributor, oil pump. The nearest machine shop was in...
• Leak Down Testing
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:47:33 -0500
  ...4-3-2 ~~ You have a V notch on your crank shaft pulley and that notch will show up on Number 1 cylinder and...
• Re: Air mass meters Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 22 Dec 2007 16:57:05 -0800
  ...crank shaft one > wouldn't be that hard, leaving only a cam sensor to deal with, and > since there's no distributor, a disc...
• 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: Flex Neck LED Lamp
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 11:07:41 -0500
  ...In reading their material about the lamp, I found the manufacturer/distributor' name and I called them. Told them the problem with the battery...
• Re: High resistance causing no spark?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 26 Jun 2005 02:58:35 -0400
  ...made to alternate between +12V and ground >due to the rotating distributor shaft.) > >Just making sure. > >Good luck, >jack > >On 25 Jun 2005 at...
• Re: Engine Overhaul Questions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 09:29:30 -0600
  ...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: RoadHaus - Incredible Vanagon Reliability Story
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 07:24:02 -0700
  ...Yukon just ate them up > - Drive shaft u joint / still had the original 160k mile u joints. > - Distributor O ring / may or may not...
• Re: Update on my engine swap (very long)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 22:21:43 -0700
  ...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: 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...
• 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 07:39:02 -0500
  ...rear shocks -Recent replaced rear brakes -Recently replaced full CV half shafts -Full front and rear bearing replacement within the last year -Complete front...
• CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:23:05 -0700
  ...That and-OR a combination of well intended anti seize compound and lube oil for throttle shaft dripping down onto things may have caused...
• Re: Has anyone saved a burnt engine?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 16:15:00 -0600
  ...Everything in the engine bay was carbon and half the distributor was melted away. #3) The case looked OK until I found that the...
• Volkswagen tool list for 1963-1967.(long)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Thu, 16 Feb 1995 16:10:12 -0800 (PST)
  ...MANUFACTURER and DISTRIBUTOR: Messrs. Alfred Teves KG Maschinen-und Armaturenfabrik 600 Frankfurt/Main Rebsto:cker-Strasse 41-53 Fitting sleeve order No. 3.9314...
• 2.5 litre upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Dec 1995 00:34:33 -0500
  ...shaft is fully seated in the pilotbearing, you would have a wider choice of options. You can use T1 parts throughout, cranks, cams, distributor...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 12:11:20 EST
  ...4-3-2 ~~ You have a V notch on your crank shaft pulley and that notch will show up on Number 1 cylinder and...
• 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...
• Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:52:28 -0400
  ...and > ready to > use diesel bell housing .. > complete with good cross shaft and bushings, bracket for clutch slave > cylinder, good oil scroll , > TOB guide...
• Factory Tools List Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Feb 1995 12:42:22 -0500
  ...VW222a, 28, TRANS VW228, 40-66?, distributor drive gear Engine VW228b, 71, TRANS;puller ignifition distributor drive shaft Engine VW240a, 113, Pressing rear wheel...
• Re: What Type of Grease Lasts 20 Years?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:21:28 -0500
  ...G 000 150 - lubricating paste for door checks G 000 300 - high melting point grease for distributor G ooo 190 01 - grease, no other...
• Re: Looking for spark plug wire recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 1 Nov 2012 20:50:16 -0700
  ...They've been no problem for the past 4 years (I upgraded the Coil and Distributor Cap to run these). The German Berus are...
• Re: Questions re. Audi 3A engine swap (after searching the archives)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 6 May 2004 02:11:02 EDT
  ...Ignorant engineers! > > �**Input shaft length:�I've read a lot about it but am still confused. > I�need to use the original shaft from...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:57:25 -0700
  The big if is IF you can remove the clutch lever from the shaft. I am 50 50 on removing that part. dylan ________________________________ From...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 11:06:16 -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...
• For Sale: single swivel seat and misc VW stuff new and used
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 17:41:27 -0700
  ...VW part # 113 301 155 Fits some if not all Vanagon with standard trans, maybe autos too? Output shaft pilot bearing New in bag...
• Re: Billy's in the hospital
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Mark Shankland
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 08:33:34 -0700
  ...the right temp and thread depth spark plugs, and that your distributor cap has the brass fittings (not a cheap aftermarket) and a good...
• What not to do when rebuilting a starter.
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:38:41 -0700
  ...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: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 12:22:27 -0500
  ...4-3-2 ~~ You have a V notch on your crank shaft pulley and that notch will show up on Number 1 cylinder and...
• Re: Digifant start up question> RPMs 'hunt around'
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:49:11 -0700
  ...I get vanagons here that have been worked on to the tune of two 600 dollar distributors.. and they are still stalling out. What...
• Re: Leak Down Testing
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:57:59 -0600
  ...4-3-2 ~~ You have a V notch on your crank shaft pulley and that notch will show up on Number 1 cylinder and...
• 71 bus shopping list (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mitch Covington
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 10:14:21 -0400 (EDT)
  ...009 distributor | 55.00 | 78.75 | . 34 PICT-3 (new) | 199.00 | 198.00 | . * Oil Cooler (new,Germ.) | 165.00 | 146.00 | . * Oil pump...
• Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:38:02 -0700
  ...about $1 each from the Bosch distributor. 2/ Brushes: 4 in total. You can buy either a brush assembly for $45 with the 4...
• About the Solex's VS Weber, mechanical trip report & dealer bashing!
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 12:39:15 -0500
  ...I have no feel (with brand new CHEAP O-rings) with the idle adjustment screws, even if the butterfly shaft were re-bush and...
• Re: 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:19:44 -0500
  ...rear shocks > > -Recent replaced rear brakes > > -Recently replaced full CV half shafts > > -Full front and rear bearing replacement within the last year > > -Complete front...
• Re: Moral question
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 19 Jan 2007 18:33:42 -0500
  ...Then he says, "OK, we'll replace the distributor...and on and on..." There are plenty of mechanics out there who will do this...
• Summary on inline gas motor upgrade project..Long post
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 22:23:51 -0700
  ...Their parts I used (a bushing to allow my old distributor to swap into the new block, a plate to block off the crankcase...
• 2L 914 into '81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Paul Schiemer
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 23:51:32 -0400
  ...It all lined up okay for the throttle shaft through the firewall, but the linkage stopped up against the body of the manifold- if...
• Re: 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:28:48 -0500
  ...rear shocks >> >> -Recent replaced rear brakes >> >> -Recently replaced full CV half shafts >> >> -Full front and rear bearing replacement within the last year >> >> -Complete front...
• UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 11:20:41 -0500
  ...rear shocks -Recent replaced rear brakes -Recently replaced full CV half shafts -Full front and rear bearing replacement within the last year -Complete front...
• Re: Yeah! It's a water pump weekend! (questions of course)
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:37:28 -0700
  ...A round shaft one >> will work, but a square shaft large screw driver is what you really want. >> Cheap ones are like $ 3.50...
• Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleed problem (How to replace your slave cylinder)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 15:54:54 -0800
  ...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: VW vs Rolls
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 23:39:24 -0000
  ...crank and vacuumless distributor? - and 76 genuine bhp and a safe 7000 rev limit as standard. Twin tanks? Thick drive shafts and Timken taper...
• Re: Cam #'s
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Tue, 17 May 2016 12:44:05 -1000
  ...it has the distributor. ( I put the distributor in first btw .. and never remove it ....you don't want the shaft that drives it...
• oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Sat, 5 May 2007 22:13:02 -0700
  ...I got a new gasket set, new oil pump, certainly new bearings, new drive shafts/gears (distributor and cam). OK during spare times in...
• Diesel starter differences, Was Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:46:42 -0700
  ...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: Difference in these 2 starter numbers? ( non-USA diesel models)
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 14:54:06 -0500
  ...Cost: $2-3 each from the Bosch distributor. 2/ Brushes: 4 in total. You can buy either a brush assembly for $45 with the...
• UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:24:44 -0500
  ...rear shocks -Recent replaced rear brakes -Recently replaced full CV half shafts -Full front and rear bearing replacement within the last year -Complete front...
• Re: Cam #'s
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 May 2016 00:26:23 -0400
  ...it has the distributor. ( I put the distributor in first btw .. and never remove it ....you don't want the shaft that drives it...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 6 May 2007 04:45:54 -0400
  ...I > got a new gasket set, new oil pump, certainly new bearings, new drive > shafts/gears (distributor and cam). OK during spare times in...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 18:11:02 -0500
  ...4-3-2 ~~ You have a V notch on your crank shaft pulley and that notch will show up on Number 1 cylinder and...
• Re: Starter motor do-it-yourself rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:46:10 -0700
  ...about $1 each from the Bosch distributor. 2/ Brushes: 4 in total. You can buy either a brush assembly for $45 with the 4...