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On 30 Jul 2001, at 2:27, Mike Wodkowski wrote: > > > It's unusual for the 72 dual vacuum can to lose function on both > > sides at once, although it is common for the retard diaphram to > > tear. I've had such bad luck with those that I avoid taking those > > distributors apart for fear that moving the cannister arm will cause > > a failure. Those units are EXPENSIVE! > > So, that being said, to what extent is the retard necessary and what > would have to be done to get around it (don't worry Jim, this is only > theoretical;)). Bosch claimed that the 73 brain made the retard unnecessary, so I would swap in a 73 brain and treat the engine like a 73. The 73 brain is also an "E" brain, but the bosch number ends in 048 instead of 028. - Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711-3054 USA ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/