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Date:         Tue, 14 Sep 2004 23:48:16 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: weird tab on the side of my distributor
Comments: To: Aerowolf <aerowolf@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <6b9359640409142004575818c5@mail.gmail.com>
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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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