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Car is not starting and thought it was spark but that all checks out. Now looking at the fuel system and before running through the FI trouble shooting I want to check the fuel pump. Namely want to confirm the fuel pump is working. I have turned on the ignition and push the air meter flat open...

Good evening. During the rebuild of my 1979 X (carb), the engine did a mild back flip off my low, wheeled cart. I, sort of, broke its fall with my hand, resulting in a few knarly cuts from the spark plugs. Luckily, and unluckily, new filter crushed, distributor cap destroyed and bent the shaft...

This guide has good instructions for getting to and taking apart the ignition switch, but the picture links are dead. https://xwebforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=Ignition_Switch I'm hoping to give some detailed pictures and some notes on what I did to fix my ignition switch. My symptoms were...

Hi guys, my first winter project is done! The project goal is to refreshing the Bosch distributor. What I have done: Disassembly the distributor and cleaned, polish shaft and different internal parts. Paint the distributor housing and apply a clear coat. Validate the impedance of the pickup...

Rebuild your Bosch ICM for about 10 bucks. Here’s a new twist on a subject that’s been broached a few different ways in past discussions of replacing the Bosch Ignition Control Module. I say “about 10 bucks” but the total might be as high as $15 if you have to go out and buy the misc. items...

Found this while searching for Vanagon related stuff, it would be a good drop-in solution for anyone who isn't too handy with electrical to solve a weak starter solenoid circuit. https://sites.google.com/site/vanagonheadlightrelays/hard-start-relays/hard-start-relay The price is pretty good...