This is a ground for the metal sheild that is normally around the distributor cap. It was there to reduce electronic noise. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On Tue, 14 Sep 2004, Aerowolf wrote: > I just noticed that my distributor has a tab that looks like it's > supposed to be attached to ground or something. It's not been > connected to anything as long as I've had my van, but I'm kinda > worried that it should be. Does anyone know anything about it? > > I've attached a .jpg... does anyone know? > |
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