Checked 3 of the plugs this evening (didn't want to pull the air cleaner
out) and all seemed to have a nice healthy spark.  However, when I try
to start the engine there isn't even a hint of ignition.  The plug that
Steve referred to (http://www3.telus.net/eunrau/photos/102-0265_IMG.JPG)
is pretty loose; in fact I think the plastic that holds it to the base
of the distributor is cracked.  Could this prevent the engine from
firing?  Any other suggestions?

Thanks all,

Eric

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Eric Unrau
eunrau@yahoo.ca
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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Steve Cotsford
Sent: March 21, 2002 2:15 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: ignition problem

Make sure that the little plug on the side of the distributor is
properly
connected, otherwise you will have no spark.

Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Unrau [mailto:eunrau@yahoo.ca] 
Sent: March 21, 2002 9:52 AM
To: 'Vanagon Mailing List'
Subject: Ignition Problem

Yesterday I changed the oil in my �89 Westy and replaced the well worn
belts.  Now it will not start.  It cranks, but there is no evidence of
ignition.  In the process of replacing the belts, I pulled the
distributor wires off of the cap to get at the AC compressor mounting
bolts.  This is the only thing I did that should affect the ignition.
I�ve checked and re-checked the wire connections and order, but still no
ignition.  Any suggestions?

Haven�t gone as far as checking the plugs for spark yet, need to wait
until my helper gets home.  Any way to do this on my own?

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Eric Unrau
eunrau@yahoo.ca
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