Date:         Wed, 19 Jan 2000 10:32:38 -0700
Reply-To:     SGarrett@MI.STATE.AZ.US
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Sean Garrett <SGarrett@MI.STATE.AZ.US>
Subject:      Re: 80 Vangon mystery part?
Comments: To: gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bulley [SMTP:gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2000 9:54 AM
> To:   vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject:      Re: 80 Vangon mystery part?
>
> The doo-hickey sounds like an ignition module. The CA vans had electronic
> ignition, or maybe your previous owner just had a few extra bucks when
> Pep-Boys had a sale. (Or maybe the BAP chap recommended it?). Without
> instructions, it is virtually useless. I am not sure I would trust many
> brands of ignition... "Ignitor (sp?)" makes a great one that fits inside
>
        >Who makes the one you have? Do you have to buy a new
distributor/cap too?

> the distributor. I've been using it for about a year and love not having
> to
> reset the dwell/advance.
>
> You choose well for low-maintenance reliability. Once you have un-done the
> damage of the previous owner, your 1980 will give you miles of smiles, and
> years of worry-free service. The 2.0 air-cooled motor was at its pinnacle
> of design by 1980, and its reliability is unquestioned.
>
> I would recommend a certain attitude, however: "Spare No Expense". What I
> mean is, if you truly want to leave your toolbox at home, and be able to
> drive anywhere, don't flinch an inch when you have to sink $600 into the
>
        > agree in this philosophy and will practice it with this project
but may cut some corners when it comes to the engine >teardown and
re-assembly. I ordered new rebuilt heads from Mark Stephens and (after
thorough inspection) only replace rings >and heads. I can pull the engine at
another time and then rebuild from the bottom up.

> brakes, or $450 into the front end to make it right. The point is, MAKE IT
> RIGHT, then you wont have to worry.
>
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