Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2023 13:04:38 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Early 84 sliding door mechanism - need a part!
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Hi Ken,
Great to hear this, about 1.9 parts. Sadly I have trouble searching your site, but I have similar problems on several vender sites. I so appreciate the way you respond to emails and calls.
Some parts I like finding good used if I can, but others like the fuel injectors I like new and your aluminum rails sound great.
Thanks for all you do for the VW bus community.
Eric Caron
> On Sep 17, 2023, at 12:55 PM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>
> We have new wiring harness, rebuilt ECU, Air Flow Meter, new distributor,
> coil, ignition module all for the Digijet system. Also our injectors that
> are the same or better than Mansi also comes with aluminum fuel rails.
> Check us out at www.vanagain.com
>
> Ken
>
> On Sun, Sep 17, 2023, 12:45 PM Skip L <skiplaubach@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> HI Eric
>>
>> First let me say thank you for your frequent contributions to this site (I
>> read all posts, but rarely reciprocate)! Your enthusiasm and friendliness
>> on the site (and you're not the only one) makes this site great!
>>
>> Second, I just ordered the Operating Cam from Bus Depot, so I should
>> search *all
>> *of our vendors first before posting, so the APB is cancelled.
>>
>> Third, I have some spare parts for the 1.9, as my original rebuild (2011)
>> consisted of getting two cores with all externals (plus my own), so let me
>> know what you may be looking for and I may have it. BTW, I'm located in a
>> far western suburb of Chicago. Re AFM, I bought a rebuilt one from GoWesty
>> (not that my original was bad, I'm just more of a "replacist" rather than a
>> "rebuilter". I have the old one if you would like it and I had no reason
>> to believe that it's bad. Best thing I ever did for the engine was to buy
>> a new wiring harness from the good guy in Ohio (name slips me).
>>
>> For you (or anyone on this list), I'm happy to provide parts for free (I
>> can ship from my office with your FedEx or UPS acct. number (or you could
>> email me your FedEx/UPS label (create one online))).
>>
>> Now, it's been awhile since I've trouble-shot a "searching idle", so open
>> to some suggestions. For background, my rebuilder is a renowned air-cooled
>> guy (he rebuilds engines for the "American Pickers" personal collections).
>> He timed the engine up, but couldn't eliminate the "searching idle". He
>> closed off the "retard". Not sure if the issue is a vacuum leak or
>> otherwise. Any ideas anyone (if you're still reading...).
>>
>> Kind regards,
>>
>> Skip
>>
>> On Sun, Sep 17, 2023 at 11:17 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Skip,
>>>
>>> I don’t have this part or an easy source. Where are you located?
>>>
>>> Your van engine and ignition is one I actually really like.
>>> Despite everything I’m a fan of a 2.2 engine with a 1.9 ignition.
>>>
>>> I’m currently trying to locate spare 1.9 parts as I like the set
>>> up. It is simple enough for me to actually sometimes fix and maintain.
>>>
>>> I’m hoping that with all the engine conversions out there I’ll be
>>> able to find some good used 1.9 ignition parts. AFM is high on my list.
>>>
>>> Enjoy your new engine and keep reporting back.
>>>
>>> Hope you find the idle issue soon.
>>>
>>> Eric Caron
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Sep 17, 2023, at 12:07 PM, Skip L <skiplaubach@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hello Friends,
>>>>
>>>> A critical part failed/broke on my slider mechanism that I cannot find
>> on
>>>> our vendors' websites. Would anyone have a spare Early '84 slider
>>> mechanism
>>>> (I'll buy the whole thing, but just need the Operating Cam).
>>>>
>>>> Referencing Bentley 58.8, I need an Operating Cam (middle right on
>> page).
>>>> Mine cracked and separated. While the door works so-so since I did not
>>>> lose the cracked Cam pieces, its days are numbered as this piece is
>> going
>>>> to fall out in the not too distant future.
>>>>
>>>> By the way, on other notes, I just had an engine rebuild (by not me,
>> but
>>> a
>>>> qualified rebuilder), using a 2.1 case, new heads, 2.2 pistons/jugs
>>> (new),
>>>> while maintaining the 1.9 wiring/externals, and installing the RMW SS
>>>> exhaust. Just breaking in. The idle searches so looking for a vacuum
>>>> leak. Also just ordered Mansispeed fuel injectors (waiting on mail),
>> so
>>>> interested to see any improvements.
>>>>
>>>> Please contact me directly if you have a spare slider unit or just the
>>>> Operating Cam. Thanks!
>>>>
>>>> Kind regards,
>>>>
>>>> Skip
>>>
>>>
>>
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