Distributor

[cfahl001]

Hi Guys, restoring my 82 Vanagon from a fire. In the destruction I lost my distributor cap, internals and important wires. I see lots of distributors for sale in the classifieds section but not many for my year. (a lot of them are ending in 7 Is there years that are compatible with mine?(Air-cooled, FI) I also see lots of numbers listed by the Distributors in the classifieds, where do these numbers come from, are they marked on the distributor themselves? Any help is greatly appreciated

[Randy in Maine]

Really depends on if you are a 82 CA set up or a 82 Federal model....

Vanagon Calif 1980-1983 * 2000

Distributor: VW 039-905-205C, Bosch 0237 022 009
Can Use: (Same as Bus Calif 1979 - See Above)
Dist Hall Sender w/Parts: 035-998-065, Bosch 1237 011 050
Ignition Control Module (On Left Firewall): VW 211-905-351B or D, Bosch 0227 100 137
(Note: VW has superseded this to 191-905-351B, Bosch 0227 100 142. This unit is supposed to be heavier duty, mounted onto it's own cast iron heat sink, which is in turn mounted to the existing heat sink on the left firewall. Longer sheet metal screws will be needed when performing this superseded installation.)
Note: Will replace OE Fairchild/Telefunken Module if installed

Timing Set At:: 5deg ATDC @ 800-950 rpm (Manual Trans), @ 850-1000 rpm (Auto Trans) w/strobe, vacuum hose(s) connected. Idle Stabilizer must be disconnected and it's plugs directly connected together (bypassing the Stabilizer) for accurate timing with strobe. Reconnect Idle Stabilizer when timing is set.
Advance/Retard Range: Vacuum: 9-12deg Adv @ 8.2 In. Hg, 11-13deg Ret @ 8.2 In. Hg; Centrifugal: 9-13deg @ 1600 rpm, 12-16deg @ 2800 rpm, 21-25deg @ 3600 rpm
Note: In regards to the Vacuum Advance - Bentley Bus states that there is 11-13deg Advance @ 9.4 In. Hg, even though they are the same distributors - possible discrepancy?


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Vanagon Federal 1980-1983 * 2000

Note: This Distributor also fits Type 4 (412) 1974
Distributor: VW 022-905-205S, Bosch 0231 170 093
Note: VW 021-905-205P, Bosch 022-905-205S, 0231 168 005

Timing Set At:: 7.5deg BTDC @ 850-950 rpm (Man Trans), 900-1000 rpm (Auto Trans) w/strobe, vacuum hose connected. (Bentley Table on Page 28.3 incorrectly states with hose disconnected).
Advance/Retard Range: Vacuum: 8-12deg Adv @ 7.9 In. Hg; Centrifugal: 9-14deg @ 1600 rpm, 21-25deg @ 3400 rpm

[cboggs10]

i have a stock unit off my 82' california model i'd like to get rid of. needs cleaning new points etc... send me private message and we can figure out price if you want. good luck later on....

[kenwilfy]

In slightly more simple terms, you have to know if you need the California or Federal version of the distributor. There should be a tag behind the license plate that tells you which your van originally was. If you have points you should have a Federal version if you don't have points (electronic ignition) then you have a California version. Does that help?
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Ken Wilford
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