I have a few good used Dist for sale $75 each Bob Donalds Boston Engine 508 358 6264 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Benny boy" <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:14 PM Subject: 2.1 distributor (check yours)
> Just so you know, lately, i had some vans towed to my shop (50% are towed > anyway ha ha ha), engine not running, 1 was badly running, hard start... bla > bla bla, the usual. > > After a wile, i found the problem, all 4 vans had the same problem, one or > more of the 3 wires inside the distributor was cut, broken or close to it, > all because that black 3 wire plastic connector was loose. On 2.1L that > plastic part is attach to the distributor body wih a platic pin, ralely > still in place, so that connector move freely... not good, if unlucky (yea, > sure), the rotating parts in the distributor can cut one or more of the hall > sender wire. > > So to prevent that, check that black connector! no picture today but an easy > explanation: > > Remove distributor cap, rotor and dust cap (if still there), now try to move > that black connector attach to the distributor, if it's loose.. not good, do > something about it... like glue this one to the distributor, use tie-rap... > duck tape (ha ha) but fix it the solid. > > If you don't understand what i'm trying to explain, and that is so... > possible (he he), tell me so and i will take pictures tomorrow. > > Just so you know. > Ben |
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