Unless the bushings are shot, the distributor can be fixed, (if it is really bad) and I doubt the air flow meter is a problem. Has the O2 sensor circuit been tested? If it is working, it will override a slight calibration problem in the AFM. Also, check the temp sensor and related wiring. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Scott Semyan <scottse@MICROSOFT.COM> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM> Date: Thursday, August 27, 1998 6:31 PM Subject: Distributor & Air Flow Meter
>My mechanic has told me I need a new Air Flow meter and Distributor (the >whole thing, not just the cap). He said my air flow meter is making my van >run too rich and the distributor is not advancing the timing correctly. > >Are these easy to replace myself? I am considering using a used distributor >and a new air flow meter. Any thoughts? > >BTW, I am leaking at my head gasket and am considering a new engine in the >spring. I assume I will need a new dist. and air flow meter whether I >replace the engine now or not. > >Scott Semyan >'85 Westie >Seattle |
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