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• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 13:56:43 -0500
  ...The Distributor, coil, > hall generator, hall sender, and all wiring is new and functional. > 10 points if you get it now. > > Hint 2: Although...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 16:33:12 -0500
  ...Why would there be spark at the coil wire, but not on the #1 spark plug? 20 points if you get it here. Hint...
• Re: Reasonable cruising speed?
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 12:09:22 -0600
  ...To calculate distance the GPS draws straight lines between these points and add up those distances. This causes it to be off and lower...
• CD Ignition
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Tue, 19 Nov 96 22:15:51 EST
  ...Mine is a non-California model and as such still has the old points and condenser setup. Bob notes that the CDI module made...
• Re: Jacking points tell me if I'm wrong??
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 May 2013 11:46:47 -0400
  In a message dated 5/7/2013 11:43:32 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tonycollin@GMAIL.COM writes: I'm assuming that he...
• Re: Fuel Gauge Behavior Changed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:50:39 -0700
  --snip-- When my gauge points to the half mark, I've got 5 gallons left; period! --snip-- When mine is on the very bottom...
• Vanagon Lawsuit
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 14:10:36 -0500
  ...It is sad, but it has some interesting points. http://www.jasontek.com/vw/vanagon_lawsuit.jpg If anyone cares to make the file...
• customer needs a good vanagon shop near Gettysburg
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 19 Jun 2006 18:12:35 -0400
  Gettysburg or points East they maybe going threw Allentown the van bucks seems to skip but will also clear out and run fine both...
• Re: New Tech. in Old Applications.
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Sat, 13 May 2000 19:27:35 -0400
  Isn't dwell a measurement of the points? With the pertronix, there are no more points, thus no dwell. Is this thinking correct? ADam...
• Re: Questions/Advice Needed 1980 VW Westphalia
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 18 May 2012 07:23:21 -0700
  ...I believe your 80 still > uses > ignition points and condenser. A bad condenser can cause loss of > spark and > be affected by heat. The...
• Re: Some points on why the Wasserboxer was the way for me...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 16:46:01 -0800
  ...Some points on why the Wasserboxer was the way for me... > Intrepid Travelers: > What would be the fun of owning a Vanagon if you...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:54:25 -0400
  ...Basic ignition coil operation even back to points. Points closed or ECU conducting, coil is charging, magnetic field builds. Points open or ECU opens...
• Re: Lube Points on New Front Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 15:27:37 -0700
  ...pads, but began to think it may be for lubing certain points on front > >> caliper/pads/hardware. So on with the search. > >> > >> Found this...
• Re: Fuel Transfer Pump recomendations
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Tue, 25 Aug 2015 18:02:07 -0700
  ...of these fabled tanks? I would have sold body parts at some points to have avoided gas stops. Particularly with unsavory characters about. > > --t
• Re: amps in/amps out ??
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 16 Aug 2014 19:47:46 -0700
  ...Current In vs Current Out Basic to all circuits is that current is the same at all points in the circuit. As mentioned you...
• RE: #3 late timing.
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 14 Nov 1995 08:22:15 -0700
  ...The spark voltage is generated as the points open. That is why the slightly different lobe on the distributor shaft changes the timing for...
• Rotor...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Graves
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 18:04:50 -0800
  ...Different birds entirely.California has electronic ignition, 49-state has conventional points & condensor. Electronic ignition helped get lower emissions and gave better driveability, too...
• high lift jack?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 09:44:57 -0800
  Has anybody modified their jack-points or a high-lift jack for their syncros? I am referring to the high-lift ones that you...
• Fewer on the roads..NVC..
  Historical mailing list - Sharon Mendonca
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 07:58:46 -0800
  Whatever the conversion is, it just points out what a bargain the U.S. is for most Europeans, as well as Canadians. I notice...
• Re: BA 6 Heater Booster - text
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 24 Nov 2006 15:52:52 -0500
  ...Both points are on the same shaft,but opposite ends.A motor is between the two sets of points. Much like the fuel pump...
• Re: Buying advice
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:19:08 -0400
  ...Karma points" i've been saving are worth more than > amusement park "tickets"." > > Under these circumstances that's actually called > "Kermit-Points" Craig. > Hang...
• Final of Syncro de Mayo Competition Videos
  Historical mailing list - Steve S.
  Sun, 20 May 2012 16:07:28 -0700
  ...The drivers are listed in order of finishing position based on points. Where there was a tie on points, the driver with the faster...
• Re: Fuses
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 23 Jun 2013 13:03:51 -0400
  ...the same length as the existing ceramic ones, and have little points on the ends to engage in the clips. You cannot use standard...
• Weird Hatch Struts?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:52:58 -0700
  ...south of Portland, you guess) and they have really different attachemtn points on them. Anyone put on a set of these things recently? How...
• Re: distributor wiring question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:07:06 -0800
  That's a Pertronix breakerless "points" system. Try: http://www.pertronix.com/ for help. ________________________________ From: zzyzx <zzyzx9@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• 79-83 Fed ECU Needed!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Sep 1997 13:37:39 -0700
  ...B It's from a 79-83 FEDERAL Bus or Vanagon. Points dist not electronic ignition. Anybody that has one let me know, Thanks...
• Re: Westphalia or Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 14:09:05 -0800
  About 100 IQ points: + 50 to - 50, take your pick. > From: Chris Stann <ChrisS@INFORMS.COM> > Reply-To: Chris Stann <ChrisS@INFORMS.COM> > Date...
• Re: full westy -vs- weekender
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 12:53:11 EDT
  Good points, all of them. Non-westy's weigh less, so gas is better and handling is better. Also, it has fit in every...
• Re: Buses by the Depot
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 21:21:39 -0400
  The park was lovely (though some of us weren't completely in an appreciative mood...) There were a couple of sour points related to...
• Re: Soft shackles
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Fri, 31 Jul 2015 11:08:00 -0700
  ...Yesterday a rigger friend dropped by work and we > > started talking about the tow points on my rear bumper. I told him I had...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:20:38 -0700
  ...Basic ignition coil >operation > > even back to points. Points closed or ECU conducting, coil is charging, > > magnetic field builds. Points open or ECU opens...
• Re: removing all wheels, where to lift and place jack stands
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:26:02 -0800
  ...For jack stand points, at the rear, they hook very, very well into the outer edge of the trailing arm, diagonally positioned. This REALLY...
• '79 Fuel Injection Airflow Meter Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - R.D. Robertson
  Wed, 29 May 1996 09:36:38 -0500
  ...There's a small screw, similar to a points adjustment screw, which allows adjusting the amount of airflow "advance." I opened the airflow meter...
• Pop Top Push Bar Wear
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:22:57 -0700
  ...Pics included! Just a heads up to wear points one might not think of. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=420614...
• Re: Measurement help, data points
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:51:31 -0500
  At 12:37 AM 12/24/2009, Jim Akiba wrote: >Moderators, if I'm doing anything nokay let me know... or just go >samba...
• Re: Vgon syndrome on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 14 May 2003 10:02:01 EDT
  Did you check and clean ALL electrical connections, including all ground points (especially the one on the left head)? Always the first place to...
• anyone need parts transported near I-95 ?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 21:55:43 EST
  ...big parts transported from philly to georgia on 1-95 or points inbetween let me know.. will have a ton of space in the...
• SoCal junkyards with Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sun, 9 Apr 2006 10:48:41 -0400
  I'll be taking a trip to Southern California (San Diego and LA and points in between) this June and thought I'd look...
• Re: To learn about 12v
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:49:19 -0700
  ...and solder jockeying I still picked up a couple of good points from that book after it was suggested here on the VW lists...
• Re: Difference between syncro & 2wd bumper connections for hitches?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 6 Jun 2013 07:53:51 -0700
  ...There is NO DIFFERENCE between the rear bumper brackets or their mounting points, 2wd or 4wd. I move my hitch equipped bumpers between vans...
• Re: 12-point tool
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 96 06:38 CDT
  ...I had a couple joints that had 6-points and 12-points all mixed up together, and when they're covered with muck you...
• Re: VANAGON digest 1372
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 26 May 97 08:44:08 CDT
  ...i've seen points and condensers go almost forever ... and i've seen points last about one oil change. an old porsche mechanic that...
• Re: Mice entrance points to seal HELP! - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 10:23:54 -0700
  ...Can anyone suggest > likely points of entry and how to seal/block them? Or other methods to > prevent their entry? They seam to be...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 13:43:57 -0800
  ...Smaller points gap equals larger dweel angle..and more charge time of the coil primary circuit. At the instant the points open, the field...
• Re: Bug tune up - No vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 17:01:38 -0800
  ...Does that mean you just > change the oil and hopefully all the crap comes out then? > > Points? Are there points to replace? Should she...
• Re: Freyday fun
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Fri, 18 Sep 2015 20:14:44 -0400
  ...Calling my a kid gets you 10 bonus Karma Points.. The sad part... First reply message was an auto-out of office reply.. Meaning...
• squeaking body
  Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
  Tue, 25 May 1999 18:23:02 -0700
  ...Are there some points to lubricate which will eliminate these noises? Thanks Jim '82 Vanagon diesel '81 Rabbit diesel (for sale) '99 Jetta TDI
• Re: underpody trouble spots
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 00:49:00 +0100
  Woody Halsey wrote: > Dear List, > > If you had your V'gon on a lift and were looking for points in need of > preventive maintenance...
• Re: shop recommendations in Atlanta
  Historical mailing list - Roger Stone
  Mon, 25 Dec 2000 11:44:11 EST
  ...Try Steve Dobbs at D&D Garage in Little 5 Points. (404 525 6796) The garage is a block south of the Inman Park...
• Re: lug nut lubrication or not
  Historical mailing list - Sid Marlin
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 12:04:50 EST
  For 28 years have I used anti sieze compound on lug nuts and hub to wheel contact points.Never a problen with them loosening...
• Re: Northern Lights Tonigh may be big!!!
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 01:04:27 EDT
  ...hold up the bar graph and look in the direction it points. >> Thanks, Galileo. I knew someone had the scientific answer to this. Now...
• Re: Changing the Cutch Master Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 22:54:06 -0600
  Thanks George, on both points!!LOL John -George Goff wrote: > In a message dated 2/24/03 2:56:06 PM, j_rodgers@CHARTER...
• just the (car)fax
  Historical mailing list - Evan Martin
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:24:16 -0500
  ...plus I kind of like to argue moot points once in awhile. Evan emartin@eworld3.net Evan C.Martin Minneapolis, MN 55414 612.685...
• squeaky front end
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 13:06:05 -0700
  ...Are there any lube points or am I dealing with old bushings that need some attention? I'm at 160K miles. Thanks in advance...
• Re: Slightly OT - B-2 gas heater not shutting off fan after turned off
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:02:54 -0800
  ...Can I just > clean up the points etc?? if it is indeed > points? > Many thanks in advance, > Courtney > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Have a burning question? Go to...
• Re: Soft shackles
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:16:56 -0700
  ...Yesterday a rigger friend dropped by work and we started talking about the tow points on my rear bumper. I told him I had...
• Re: Late Split VDO Clocks..
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  1 Feb 1996 10:21:44 -0800
  ...It appears to me the >clock operates via a contact (point) system similar (visually) to the >points in the distributor). As the clock ticks...
• Re: Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 11:08:47 -0700
  ...The coil fires when the points OPEN, not when they close, due to the collapse of the magnetic field. The dwell time influences the...
• Re: which type of headlight upgrade would you recommend and why?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 10:52:45 EST
  ...it fits straight in. >> The SA grille has a total of 6 mounting points. There are 4 integral stab-on studs(2 left, 2...
• Re: Speed and some minor things
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Tue, 7 May 1996 10:06:35 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I shift at these points because it just "feels" right. But this is coming from a guy who cruises no faster than 57 mph...