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1988 VW Cabriolet Distributor Question
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mfemenel
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Aug 23, 2012, 9:50 AM
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1988 VW Cabriolet Distributor Question
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I'm restoring an 88 vw cabriolet that has been sitting a long time. During the tune up a line from the base of the distributor (not the cap, the actual distributor) broke. I have no idea what this does or is but now the car does not start. What the heck is it?! Can email pics or post them if that's possible here (and I figure that out).
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mfemenel
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Aug 23, 2012, 11:14 AM
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Found the answer. The tube is part of the vacuum advance. A couple of bucks at the local auto supply place for some new tube and i'm good to go.
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Hammer Time
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Aug 23, 2012, 11:45 AM
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A vacuum advance will not prevent a car from starting.
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mfemenel
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Aug 23, 2012, 12:04 PM
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Thank you for your reply, still learning. I changed distributor cap, rotor, plugs & wires, air filter, oil & oil filter. It ran before, albeit poorly. Now the starter is turning but the engine isn't starting. Suggestions on things to check?
(This post was edited by mfemenel on Aug 23, 2012, 12:06 PM)
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Hammer Time
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Aug 23, 2012, 12:39 PM
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Find out what you broke or did wrong but the vacuum advance isn't it.
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mfemenel
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Aug 23, 2012, 12:44 PM
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Glad that advice was free 
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Hammer Time
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Aug 23, 2012, 12:46 PM
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Hang on. I'll run right over and take a look.
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