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On 3 May 99, at 20:37, Jacob Schroeder wrote: > I've always known about the spring between the Distributor and the > Distributor drive shaft, but what is it there for? Is it really important? > And would it matter if someone didn't use one? This spring is often left out, so it's clear that no great harm comes from its omission. I believe that its purpose is to keep the drive shaft from riding up and twisting since it is a helical gear. This would allow the timing to change slightly. I always take pains to install it. Jim - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org