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Re: [T3] RE: Fuel Injector Question...Distributor Removal...very long


On 10 May 2002, at 11:44, jason.smith@sarcom.com wrote:

> I had read and heard this many times, but thought that I was just doing it
> wrong.  When I grab the rotor it moves very slightly to the right (CW) and
> goes back to position.  However, it moves so little to the right, does not
> seem like 15 deg and it does not 'snap' back, just kinda moves back to
> position.  It feels more like just play in either direction, like I can
> wiggle it back and forth but cannot turn it in either direction. 

If you still are not sure about this, the best way to double check yourself is 
to take the dist out and then you can grab the rotor and the drive dog at the 
bottom directly. This way you remove any real source of play.  

It sounds like your mech advance may be seized up. 

> If this is indeed the case, Does this mean a new Dist? 

No, I rebuild these for $55 including return shipping. I'm a little backed up 
right now, but I can slip you ahead of some others which are not daily 
drivers. A non-working mech advance will really make the engine run poorly, 
but I have to wonder what kind of mechanic would not notice this right away 
when doing a tuneup.  

> >Did the timing change when you reconnected the green retard hose? If not,
> >your vac advance can is broken. 

> The timing does change.  I am fairly certain the vacuum advance is good. That
> part was recently replaced with a known good can. 

Good, on a 72 that's a very expensive part.


-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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