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| 914werke |
 Feb 23 2023, 07:31 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers"  Group: Members Posts: 10,120 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Is there a factory spec / parts sheet for refurbishing a OE distributor?
For instance an exploded diagram showing # of fiber or slider washers ect? Springs? Wear tolerance? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| 914Sixer |
Feb 23 2023, 08:32 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,897 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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None that I know of.
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| Highland |
Feb 24 2023, 08:04 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 513 Joined: 8-August 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 13,418 Region Association: Southern California |
Maybe tried vwnos.com. The proprietor seems very knowledgeable and willing to help.
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| JeffBowlsby |
Feb 24 2023, 09:17 AM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,526 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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Just send it to Bill @ sparxwerks.com to rebuild. Fantastic work and he has the specialized equipment needed to verify performance.
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| mgphoto |
Feb 24 2023, 10:14 AM
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" Group: Members Posts: 1,339 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California |
The rebuild process is documented in the factory repair manual, parts (shims and fiber washers) are available through most VW parts suppliers. Biggest problem with original distributor is the vacuum cans are not available.
I switched to a 123, the issues are gone and I can tune my setup. |
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| Superhawk996 |
Feb 24 2023, 11:59 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,877 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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QUOTE(mgphoto @ Feb 24 2023, 11:14 AM)  The rebuild process is documented in the factory repair manual, parts (shims and fiber washers) are available through most VW parts suppliers. Biggest problem with original distributor is the vacuum cans are not available. I switched to a 123, the issues are gone and I can tune my setup. I have to admit you guys are wearing me down on the 123 Distributor. I’m one of the few that doesn’t mind points. But given 123 gets rid of them and can handle D-jet triggering, it’s getting very tempting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| 914werke |
Feb 24 2023, 12:33 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,120 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(mgphoto @ Feb 24 2023, 08:14 AM) The rebuild process is documented in the factory repair manual, parts (shims and fiber washers) are available through most VW parts suppliers. Biggest problem with original distributor is the vacuum cans are not available. I switched to a 123, the issues are gone and I can tune my setup. Good for you but if I was going to deviate from OG & drop more than 5 bills in the process I go distributor-less. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) As for the Vacuum cans Ive still got a collection. Thats one reason I opt to service them vs just tossing them. Ill admit after all these years Ive never bought a set of factory manuals. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| mgphoto |
Feb 24 2023, 01:11 PM
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" Group: Members Posts: 1,339 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California |
I have each version of D-Jet dizzy, stock Bosch with points, Bosch with Pertronix and adjustable vacuum can, 123 D-Jet and 123 D-Jet blu tooth.
I’m hooked on the blu tooth version with the app, just wish it would record tuning sessions that I could compare with LM-2 data. |
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| 930cabman |
Feb 24 2023, 02:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,130 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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Maybe I'm old, or cranky but I still prefer points and carbs thank you
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| r_towle |
Feb 24 2023, 03:20 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,585 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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Nothing in the clymer manual.
Look for the two or three guys that rebuild 356 distributors….they do ours too |
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| r_towle |
Feb 24 2023, 03:21 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,585 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(930cabman @ Feb 24 2023, 03:20 PM) Maybe I'm old, or cranky but I still prefer points and carbs thank you Experienced and comfortable with your setup. |
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| 914sgofast2 |
Feb 24 2023, 05:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 622 Joined: 10-May 13 From: El Dorado Hills, CA Member No.: 15,855 Region Association: None |
Here is a comprehensive thread from the Samba on how to rebuild the Bosch distributor used in VW Bay Window buses. They are similar to, but NOT the same, as the Bosch distributors used in 914's, because the Buses did not have Djet Fuel injection.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic...sc&start=20 They is also a guy on the Samba website who rebuilds all types of Bosch distributors, and sells kits with all the parts needed to do so yourself. However, I could not quickly find a link to his website or name. |
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