Date:         Sat, 14 Oct 2000 15:53:55 -0400
Reply-To:     John <johnpatt@WARWICK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John <johnpatt@WARWICK.NET>
Organization: PattonSystems International
Subject:      Re: VW Special Tools - Prices
Comments: To: All of Us <weber@OWC.NET>
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All of Us wrote:
>
> Well, I found out the reason nobody responded to my 10/9/00 post about
> a tune up on a 2.1L (thanks again Joel for the insight). I managed to
> find a local VW dealer that was willing to call around to find out the
> price on special tool numbers VW 1367 and VW 1473. They cost $2,800.00
> and $38.00 respectively. Awful expensive tune up meter if you ask me.
>
> Does anybody actually own one of these. Or better yet does anybody
> know of a VW Dealership that owns one of these.
>
> Good Driving,
> Dan Weber
> 87 GL Weekender - Miss Blue

Hi Dan,

Forget those VW specific devices. The VW1367 is an regular engine
analyzer & 1473 is an adapter to check ignition timing. If the
distributor hasn't been disturbed, the timing doesn't need to be
checked. A "tune-up" really isn't performed anymore. The engine
performance portion of a 30,000 mile service should be:

        Check compression
        Replace spark plugs
        Replace air filiter
        Replace fuel filter
        Replace cap & rotor
        Check Hall sensor 3 pin connector & boot
        Check & clean ign coil connections
        Check spark plug wires w/ohm meter
        Check idle stab valve w/amp meter
        Check and adjust idle speed w/tach
        Check O2 sensor function w/voltmeter
        THROUGH VISUAL INSPECTION OF ALL ENGINE WIRING!!!

You could add a thing or two or do this more frequently if needed but
this is it. All that is needed is a hand-held DVOM. You may want to
consider "adjusting" the valve clearance--see technical information
provided by Bob Donalds of Boston engine about this point.

Regards,          John