>From: AAG - Larry Word >So many repairs and I don't understand 2 of them: >(1) Replaced the plastic connector for the Hal Sender on the side of the >Dizzy, it had disintigrated over time. Dizzy = Distributor. The plastic connector is where the wires plug into on the side of the distributor. There is a rubber boot that partially conceals this. >#2. This can be done in kit form I know as I did it but cannot remember >the >details. How many seals? Which are >critical? How often should these be replace? How would you know if they >were bad? There are Eight, 4 small, 4 large. I would say all are critical, but the most critical would be the small ones due to the fact that they seal off the air to the intake runner. The large ones help hold the injector in place along with the bracket. Not sure how often YMMV. Mine were cracked looking/brittle. Hope this helps, Michael Knight '77 Westy Deluxe, "el Verde" '85 Vanagon GL, nameless |
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