009 distributor is it an upgrade?

Post by **Jonni** » 09 Jun 2007, 19:37

The vacuum unit on my distributor is weak, apparently. Thiking about buying one of JK's cheapo non-brand 009s to replace it. Anyone got anything good to say about this?

Post by **ermie571** » 09 Jun 2007, 20:31

don't hold your breath.....the word is

"don't do it"

do a search in technical forums for 009....then plce a wanted ad!

good luck
Emma

Post by **Cruz** » 09 Jun 2007, 23:33

Found this quote on the wiki

Oh and dont be tempted to fit an 009 as they are useless for a type 4 engine.. not enough advance and not fast enough advance ramp..

Post by **louislucas** » 10 Jun 2007, 05:40

Jonni wrote:The vacuum unit on my distributor is weak, apparently. Thiking about buying one of JK's cheapo non-brand 009s to replace it. Anyone got anything good to say about this?

I have just had my vacuum unit replaced on my 1.9 DG, cost £18.13 from vag - the code for mine was V025 905 271 C, hope this helps

Post by **Jonni** » 10 Jun 2007, 09:11

Wow, the 009 is not a popular component. I had one fitted to my T2 and it was very good. Never missed a beat.

Thanks for the adivce. I think I'll go for the replacement unit from VAG, thanks for that code louislucas.

Post by **toomanytoys** » 10 Jun 2007, 10:46

the type 1 engine is different to a type 4 engine.. the type 4 does not like the 009.. wrong advance curve.. a prpoerly set up 009 on a type 1 works well.. but is always a compromise..
If you have the dual vac unit and cannot get it then it can be replaced (with a little mod) for a single vac unit, but you have to correct the timing to suit and blank the retard vac line..

Oh, just seen.. you have a 1.9 DG... fit a new vac advance unit... forget the 009 on this engine... backward step...

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 10 Jun 2007, 16:24

Every one seems to be omitting the fact that a 009 is a point distributor, and the t3 is electronic (all except some wierd African models)

So, in other words, go from 50 000 volts to about 25 000 volts.

Just buy a vac advance unit.

Post by **toomanytoys** » 10 Jun 2007, 17:55

Wot I just daid Si!!!

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 12 Jun 2007, 19:54

toomanytoys wrote:Wot I just daid Si!!!

No it's not?!

Post by **toomanytoys** » 13 Jun 2007, 09:01

OK so it isnt.. but I did say...

Oh, just seen.. you have a 1.9 DG... fit a new vac advance unit... forget the 009 on this engine... backward step...

Post by **Rozzo** » 13 Jun 2007, 19:24

my cu has a points dizzy and goes quite well,,, so it would probably fly with the right one fitted?

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 13 Jun 2007, 20:09

our Aircooled is gutless and thirsty just as intended, but it sounds coooooool!!!!!

Not what your signature says!!

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