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009 distributor is it an upgrade?
Posted: 09 Jun 2007, 19:37
by Jonni
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?
Posted: 09 Jun 2007, 20:31
by ermie571
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
Posted: 09 Jun 2007, 23:33
by Cruz
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..
Re: 009 distributor is it an upgrade?
Posted: 10 Jun 2007, 05:40
by louislucas
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
Posted: 10 Jun 2007, 09:11
by Jonni
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.
Posted: 10 Jun 2007, 10:46
by toomanytoys
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...
Posted: 10 Jun 2007, 16:24
by Simon Baxter
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.
Posted: 10 Jun 2007, 17:55
by toomanytoys
Wot I just daid Si!!!
Posted: 12 Jun 2007, 19:54
by Simon Baxter
toomanytoys wrote:Wot I just daid Si!!!
No it's not?!
Posted: 13 Jun 2007, 09:01
by toomanytoys
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...
Posted: 13 Jun 2007, 19:24
by Rozzo
my cu has a points dizzy and goes quite well,,, so it would probably fly with the right one fitted?
Posted: 13 Jun 2007, 20:09
by Simon Baxter
our Aircooled is gutless and thirsty just as intended, but it sounds coooooool!!!!!
Not what your signature says!!