Carefully inspect the distributor's electronic module and associated
connector. I want to emphasize the word "carefully". The molded plastic
casing containing the three conductors is most likely cracked and very
brittle. My theory is moisture is shorting out the firing signal due to
this break down of insulation. To test this theory spritz the distributor
with a spray bottle and try to start the engine.
I removed the distributor and reinforced the plug and wires with epoxy.
While I had it out I cleaned and lubricated the timing advance mechanism.
Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab;60 T-5 Coupe

On Fri, 22 Jan 1999 00:57:45 -0700 Gary Shea <shea@GTSDESIGN.COM> writes:
>My '81 has the same problem, always has... at a certain temperature and
humidity it just doesn't like to start...
>        Gary
>
>On Thu, 21 Jan 1999, Art McGinn wrote:
>> soaking rains have hit the bay area and, like last year, suddenly have
starting problems ...--------------------------------------
>Gary Shea                                       shea@xmission.com
>Salt Lake City                      http://www.xmission.com/~shea
>

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