Date:         Sun, 7 Mar 2004 18:09:17 -0600
Reply-To:     "Warren.K.Lail-1" <wlail@OU.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Warren.K.Lail-1" <wlail@OU.EDU>
Subject:      which ignition coil?
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I'm going to buy a new coil for Billy and put the
one I have back on the GL.  VolksCafe shows a
different unit for 88 and 89 Vanagons as opposed
to other years.  The 88-89 model has a grey label,
whereas the 85-87 and 90-91 have a green label.

But I was searching the archives and found the
following:

>>If the engine does not start or in case of ignition related engine miss, check the ignition coil for bitumen leakage. Bitumen leakage may be caused by overheating of the ignition coil which may occur when the engine runs for a prolonged period of time at idle.

Replace the standard grey labeled ignition coil with green labeled coil Part No. 211 905 115 D. The green labeled coil was installed into production as of 1/89. VIN: 25HG 06 5838. ***************************************************************** * CAUTION * * Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your * * Parts Department for latest information. * **************************************************************** ========================================================================... from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1992 .......................................................................... Technical Bulletin Group: 24 Number: 92-01 <<

So do I go with the grey or the green?

Thanks,

Warren Lail
88 Westy "Billy Bones"
87 GL "Long John"