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I've seen many listings of intermittent ignition problems while driving =
at speed. I purchased my 1990 Vanagon in January 1996 with 68,000 miles =
on the odometer. After several days of driving, I noticed the hesitation =
while doing 70 mph on Interstate 10. The intermittent loss of power =
occurred twice in 160 miles. When I arrived home, I changed the spark =
plugs, distributor rotor and cap. The problem went away for about 10,000 =
miles.=20
The second time the power loss happened, I again checked the ignition =
system. This time I found the generic distributor rotor had melted near =
the outer contact. Changed the rotor out with a Bosch replacement and =
things are back to normal. I am having problems finding Bosch parts in =
Jacksonville, Florida.=20

So far, I've driven my van about 20,000 miles with no major problems. It =
meets my needs while keeping a VW in the family. I've owned four vans =
since I started driving in 1971; three have been VW's.=20

Steve Bibler
Soon to be USAF Retired
1990 Vanagon
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