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• Re: CIS Puzzler (Jetta content only)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 18:20:24 -0800
  ...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: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
  Tue, 8 Nov 2022 21:25:42 -0500
  ...Have ordered new plugs, wires, rotor, and distributor cap. Will arrive Thursday. Probably will pick up a coil and fuel pump over the winter...
• Re: last minute checks
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 10:02:08 -0700
  ...Distributor (in case my CD ignition poops out) distributor cap and rotor intake manifold gaskets, exhaust gaskets 6 quarts oil brake fluid misc electrical...
• Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 08:38:33 -0700
  ...I rotate my distributor so the notch in the distributor rim is right in line with the rotor arm. #7. I adjust the first...
• Hesitation and Hall senders (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 21:50:07 -0500
  Sorry folks, this was an enquiry to William Greenamyer re the Hall sender in distributor fixing his hesitation problem, I am asking the list...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 8 Nov 2022 22:38:38 -0500
  ...Have ordered new plugs, wires, > rotor, and distributor cap. Will arrive Thursday. Probably will pick up a > coil and fuel pump over the winter...
• Re: Craigslist 72 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 6 Jan 2008 12:58:25 -0600
  ...bushings & clamps >New shocks >New battery >Upgraded ignition to electronic >Vacuum Advance distributor >New weber carb on it when I got it, I changed...
• Re: Consistent cutout at 3k rpm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:43:16 -0700
  ...play in the distributor shaft and the dizzy > is > within spec in regards to base, full-advance and vacuum advance timing. I > don't...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 May 2022 10:14:13 -0400
  ...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: '84 1.9: 3/4 power and running ugly
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 14:28:57 -0400
  ...harness," or a vacuum > leak issue. Any clues as to where to look next would be -greatly- > appreciated. Thanks in advance-- my combination of...
• Re: [T2] Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 15:21:18 -0400
  ...In the process I have replaced all the gaskets/hoses > around the air distributor. My engine vacuum is 14.5-15 inHg @ 850 rpms...
• Re: '84 1.9: 3/4 power and running ugly
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 00:01:33 -0400
  ...harness," or a vacuum > leak issue. Any clues as to where to look next would be -greatly- > appreciated. Thanks in advance-- my combination of...
• Re: Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 12:21:19 -0700
  ...In the process I have replaced all the gaskets/hoses > around the air distributor. My engine vacuum is 14.5-15 inHg @ 850 rpms...
• 1.9 engine tune up
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 17 May 2022 11:33:53 -0400
  ...This is extremely critical as your distributor has both vacuum advance and retard. The plate needs to close properly to close off the advance...
• Digifant II problems in my 86 Syncro - HELP
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 20:18:37 -0800
  ...I have swapped every component in the system with other known to work items; ECU, AFM, Distributor. There are new spark plugs installed (Bosch...
• Re: Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 11:10:03 -0700
  ...I rotate my distributor so the notch in the > distributor rim is > right > in line with the rotor arm. > #7. I adjust the first...
• Re: valve lash adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 08:04:36 -0400
  ...would be nice to have a total advance mark too, to check the >total distributor advance. And maybe a 5 degrees BTDC mark..... > Jay...
• Re: 1.9 engine tune up
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 17 May 2022 09:56:23 -0700
  ...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: Carb conversions?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 17:31:37 -0700
  ...How about proper porting for 2 stage distributor advance? Crankcase Breather the works? Fuel Vapor control! Air filter with adequate flow and the ability...
• Re: Carb conversions?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 19:01:13 -0700
  ...100,000 kms and no burned valves on my van. > How about proper porting for 2 stage distributor advance? > Crankcase Breather the works? I...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 May 2022 11:37:06 -0400
  ...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: '84 1.9: 3/4 power and running ugly
  Historical mailing list - Shiva Polefka
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 10:17:00 -0700
  ...harness," or a vacuum > leak issue. Any clues as to where to look next would be -greatly- > appreciated. Thanks in advance-- my combination of...
• Intermittent Ignition miss, no start,or rich running, need help!, LONG
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 00:09:06 -0400
  ...Both of these times, jiggling connections near the distributor seemed to solve the problem, and it would start and run as usual. At this...
• Re: Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 12:02:46 -0700
  ...In the process I have replaced all the gaskets/hoses > around the air distributor. My engine vacuum is 14.5-15 inHg > @ 850 rpms...
• Re: Water Injection
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 24 May 2008 23:04:30 -0400
  ...I inserted a #22 gauge needle into the vacuum line leading to the vacuum advance on the distributor and connected it to a 2L...
• Re: CSI: Vanagon...Smog results!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 13:38:10 +0000
  ...This is that > famed Digi-jet > >idle surge. > > > >For the basic settings, make sure the distributor vacuum > advance and retard > >are both working. Set...
• Re: '84 1.9: 3/4 power and running ugly
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 12:11:50 -0700
  ...harness," or a >> vacuum >> leak issue. Any clues as to where to look next would be -greatly- >> appreciated. Thanks in advance-- my combination of...
• Re: Steam Cleaning?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 18:36:29 -0500
  ...I rotate my distributor so the notch in the distributor rim is right in line with the rotor arm. #7. I adjust the first...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sat, 31 Mar 2012 06:09:04 -0700
  ...was matter of somewhat AFM, Distributor ( hall sender ) and vacuum >>> lines near the Dist that affect Vacuum advance and fuel pressure. Got >>> those 3...
• Re: Water Injection
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 24 May 2008 22:21:53 -0500
  ...inserted a #22 gauge needle into the vacuum line leading to the > vacuum advance on the distributor and connected it to a 2L water...
• Re: CSI: Vanagon...Smog results!
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 10:05:47 -0800
  ...This is that > > famed Digi-jet > > >idle surge. > > > > > >For the basic settings, make sure the distributor vacuum > > advance and retard > > >are both working. Set...
• Re: Carb conversions?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 17 Aug 2006 08:43:47 -0400
  ...Excess NOx, burned >> pistons. > > 100,000 kms and no burned valves on my van. > >> How about proper porting for 2 stage distributor advance? >> Crankcase...
• Re: Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 15:09:21 -0400
  ...In the process I have replaced all the gaskets/hoses > around the air distributor. My engine vacuum is 14.5-15 inHg @ 850 rpms...
• Re: Valve cover oil leak..
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 09:52:19 -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...
• Re: Intermittent Ignition miss, no start,or rich running, need help!,LONG
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 09:57:26 -0400
  ...Both of these times, jiggling connections near the distributor seemed to solve the problem, and it would start and run as usual. At this...
• Re: Mystery engine cutouts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 13:35:46 -0700
  ...I checked the skinny little vacuum lines (1.9L) feeding the timing > advance stuff on the dizzy and they looked fine. > > Too many things...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 May 2022 12:16:16 -0400
  ...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: CSI: Vanagon...Smog results!
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 08:03:17 -0500
  ...This is that famed Digi-jet >idle surge. > >For the basic settings, make sure the distributor vacuum advance and retard >are both working. Set...
• Re: Carb conversions?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 21:14:46 -0400
  ...How about proper porting for 2 stage distributor advance? Crankcase Breather the works? Fuel Vapor control! Air filter with adequate flow and the ability...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
  Mon, 7 Nov 2022 16:59:40 -0500
  ...Coil, rotor and distributor wire(s) resistance, etc. Thought about the starting fluid to ascertain fuel issue, but wasn't sure if that was...
• Re: Water Injection
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Sat, 24 May 2008 22:44:39 -0700
  ...inserted a #22 gauge needle into the vacuum line leading to the >> vacuum advance on the distributor and connected it to a 2L water...
• Re: Timing 2.1l WBX
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:21:50 -0800
  ...About 15 of those.......AFM, distributor, coil, fuel pump, etc. etc. Hope you get it real soon ! Scott turbovans ----- Original Message ----- From: "Allan Streib...
• Re: CSI: Vanagon...Smog results!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 23:41:34 -0500
  ...For the basic settings, make sure the distributor vacuum advance and retard are both working. Set the timing at the correct setting, over advanced...
• Re: 81' New Owner To Do
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 May 2004 23:17:11 -0500
  ...I rotate my distributor so the notch in the distributor rim is right in line with the rotor arm. #7. I adjust the first...
• Re: Carb conversions?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 21:09:46 -0400
  ...Excess NOx, burned > pistons. > > How about proper porting for 2 stage distributor advance? > Crankcase Breather the works? > Fuel Vapor control! > Air filter with adequate...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 7 Nov 2022 17:50:36 -0500
  ...Coil, rotor and distributor wire(s) resistance, etc. > Thought about the starting fluid to ascertain fuel issue, but wasn't sure > if that was...
• AFM failure
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 16 Apr 2020 09:28:06 -0700
  ...Swapped in a spare distributor. Checked for vacuum leaks. Checked a lot of things in a haphazard way. Spent quite a while very puzzled...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 21:52:41 -0500
  ...Over advanced > ignition timing will also add to this as the advance timing will require > much less air and fuel to maintain a low...
• Re: The King's English
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 14:33:04 -0500
  ...I rotate my distributor so the notch in the distributor rim is right in line with the rotor arm. #7. I adjust the first...
• Re: My Digifant Opinion
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 22:44:14 -0700
  ...There is no vacuum advance, no silly electrical twiddling with the timing at idle through the "idle stabilizer" (although the name was re-used...
• Re: Intermittent Ignition miss, no start,or rich running, need help!, LONG
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 08:31:03 -0500
  ...Both of these > times, jiggling connections near the distributor seemed to solve the > problem, and it would start and run as usual. At this...
• Re: Ran out of gas & now won't run
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:38:43 -0500
  ...I rotate my distributor so the notch in the distributor rim is right in line with the rotor arm. #7. I adjust the first...
• message for stan
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Tue, 14 May 2002 09:15:37 -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...
• Re: Ran out of gas & now won't run
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 21:34:13 -0500
  ...I rotate my distributor so the notch in the distributor rim is right in > line with the rotor arm. > #7. I adjust the first...
• Re: Calif Smog Issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 06:26:55 -0400
  ...Check the ignition timing, make sure it is not over advanced and that the advance mechanisms are working properly. Is the EGR valve intact...
• Re: Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:12:21 -0400
  ...they can not be too advanced. Resist the temptation to advance timing at idle since that makes it smoother and faster. You want it...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 May 2022 20:45:39 -0400
  ...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: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 19:11:36 -0800
  ...Over advanced >> ignition timing will also add to this as the advance timing will require >> much less air and fuel to maintain a low...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 7 Nov 2022 13:44:08 -0800
  ...click as soon as you move the accelerator. - check all small vacuum hoses. - check the large rubber elbow from the AFM to the throttle...
• About the Solex's VS Weber, mechanical trip report & dealer bashing!
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 12:39:15 -0500
  ...minimum of 24deg even at 1500rpm with the advance vacuum port of my stock distributor attach, remember also that I am doing those repair...