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Re: [T3] importance of Distributor Spring


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
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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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