yes. It is located on the left hand side in the engine compartment held by
a mounting bracket to the "inner side wall".

On Thu, Dec 25, 2014 at 12:43 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:

> HiKarl,
>
>         I’m always trying to learn.  What is a ignition coil?  Is that the
> same as the coil in the engine compartment or something different?
>
>
> thanks as I had a similar sounding problem last summer but it seemed to go
> away when I replaced  my battery.
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto
>
> > On Dec 25, 2014, at 12:34 PM, Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@GMAIL.COM>
> wrote:
> >
> > replaced the ignition coil and all is well. Thank you all for your
> advice.
> >
> > Merry Christmas to all, Karl.
> >
> > Karl
> > 1981 Westy "Jenny"
> > 2000 VW Jetta GLS VR6
> > Wilmington, DE
> >
> > On Sun, Dec 7, 2014 at 4:44 PM, Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >> '81 Vanagon aircooled:
> >> starts up with no problems first thing. Then I drive around the block,
> >> turn it off and try to restart. Just cranking and cranking but nothing
> >> else. I wait for 10 - 15 minutes and it starts up without problems.
> >> Suggestions?
> >>
>