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• Leak down test
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Tue, 27 May 1997 20:17:56 -0400
  ...move the engine a little bit to make sure I was TDC while the air was in Cylinder #3. DON'T TRY THIS AT...
• Re: first try = first run = no running anymore
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:15:44 -0700
  ...Maybe the distributor gear is not align? >>> > >>> > The basic of TDC >>> > http://www.benplace.com/tdc.htm >>> > >>> > Ben >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > On Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18...
• Re: digijet timing
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 22:43:51 -0400
  ...zero degrees TDC, and then if you like > that go ahead and > advance the timing to 6 degrees BTDC ( remember the TDC timing mark...
• Re: what is that parasite on the back of my altenator?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 16:21:31 -0500
  ...http://www.ratwell.com/technical/TDCMarker.html Michael Knight '77 Westy Deluxe, "el Verde" '85 Vanagon GL, nameless http://photos.yahoo.com/electrictrain@sbcglobal...
• Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 08:38:33 -0700
  ...I do not think that you need to stick anything into the cylinder to find TDC. It is a safe assumption that when the...
• Re: [T2] Need to check it the cam is set corredctly
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Wed, 4 Oct 2000 06:47:35 -0700
  ...This is TDC for #1 to fire. With a stock or close to stock cam with no radical overlap, this will tell you if...
• Re: Cylinder Heads!
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 14:51:57 -0500
  When removing the heads, would it help to position the cylinders at a certain point from TDC to avoid movement of the cylinders? Others...
• Re: Timing marks question
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 15:28:15 -0500
  >>Using this system, once I find TDC, how do I know where 7.5BTDC is? Jonny, You can figure it out. The stock VW...
• Re: Digijet Timing Info
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 13:45:23 -0800
  ...At 3000 I had 45 btdc. > > My only uneasiness in this report is that it is somewhat difficult to > find tdc on the rear...
• Re: Overheating, smoking, rough running
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:03:01 -0400
  ...http://neksiwel.20m.com/cgi-bin/i/images/2gauges.jpg brought the cylinder under test to TDC then locked * and pressurized it. When the...
• 85 1.9 L Won't Start (Rebuilt Motor)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Heidcamp
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 22:43:41 -0500
  ...Place at TDC and turn valve adjustment til it just touches the valves and then turn in two complete turns. Seems like this is...
• RE: Deadheads on-line?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 12 Jun 1995 15:43:45 -0500 (CDT)
  ...get dead-heads tour_dates (the latest version of the TDC&R post) get dead-heads mail-order-instructions (general mail order instructions) get...
• Re: Valve clearance not at tdc?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 16:33:00 -0500
  I don't think it matters where the timing is as long as the piston is at the top of its stroke and both...
• Re: '85, 1.9 timing questions (cont)
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 19:46:07 -0800
  ...If my timing is 5 degrees AFTER TDC, would the advancement be to 10 degrees AFTER or TDC? I have never in my life...
• Maybe I've got this "deck height" issue solved
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 9 May 1999 00:25:14 -0700
  ...statement is "the distance between the top of the piston at TDC and the cylinder wall contact point of the head should be at...
• Re: Ingnition time
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 11:19:05 -0400
  ...There is a second mark on the next flange of the pulley, more of a rounded indentation -- this indicates TDC. There is a small...
• Re: How long to do a valve job and replace the seats?
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 18:20:35 -0400
  ...rings or valves, just pump air into the suspect cylinder at TDC and see (listen) where it exits. Some automotive compression testers have a...
• 1.9 wasserboxer firing order
  Historical mailing list - john tomljenovic
  Sat, 12 May 2001 20:41:10 -0700
  ...hopeing a timing adjustment to tdc or btdc we improve on this. John Tomljenovic __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want...
• Re: [T2] A cc'ing the heads question-answered
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 18:04:39 -0600
  ...by crushing a thin brass tube as the piston comes over TDC. The height below the barrel to the piston isn't relevant if...
• Re: Engine retardation (way too long)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:15:15 -0700
  ...who here are running at TDC or BTDC? How long > have > >> you been doing it? Has there been any identifiable engine damage? > Better > >> power...
• Re: TiiCo Question - One Man's Answer
  Historical mailing list - Richie Chunda
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 09:47:25 EDT
  ...With the piston at TDC, dump a little more than half a liter, say 750 cc of motor oil into the DMR. Roll the...
• Re: Possible Distributor Drive Shaft issue - Timing
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 12:20:31 -0700
  ...So, I thought, why not move the pulley 90 degrees, push the dizzy drive shaft in, then turn the pulley back to TDC and...
• Re: AMV 188 000 02
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 23 Jul 2016 12:36:01 -0700
  ...sometimes the TDC diagnostics sensor is missing on the 2.1 WBX and the hole it fits in is left wide open. I recently...
• Wont start. need help
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 18:11:03 -0700
  ...Right on TDC for 1 and 3 ( Or is it 4. Still not confident on cylinder numbering.) Changed the CPU for my spare which...
• Re: 85 1.9L timing mark - once and for all
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 23:47:59 -0500
  ...The pulley will have a rounded notch in the second land -- this is TDC. The engine rotates clockwise, so if your v-notch is...
• Re: Air in Cooling System/ 89Westy
  Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 14:23:12 -0800
  ...Bring engine up on TDC firing position for cyl#1, insert compression tester, attach air line with 100 psi. check cooling system pressure with...
• Re: Valve adjustment advice
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 14 Dec 2015 07:26:58 -0800
  ...Valve adjustment advice > > Bentley says to back out the adjusting screw until it is flush with the > rocker arm, then turn engine to TDC...
• timing question
  Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
  14 May 96 02:05:32 EDT
  ...I checked the timing recently and found it to be a few degrees off of the prescribed 7.5 B?TDC (don't remember...
• Vanagon puzzler solved! (?)
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Fri, 22 Aug 1997 01:18:19 -0700
  ...We all know that if it fires too early when starting it is hard to turn it passed TDC. But in this case it...
• Re: Gasoline Octane rating explained
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 09:43:37 -0800
  ...If the fuel detonates all at once (explodes instead of burns > evenly), particularly before TDC, the result is detonation knock, loss > of power, and...
• RE: Octane ratings
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Thu, 27 Apr 1995 14:19:58 -0400 (EDT)
  ...flame to be spread throughout more of the combustion chamber at TDC, providing better performance. Now, I beleive everything I've just said is...
• Vanagon puzzler solved! (?)
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Fri, 22 Aug 1997 01:18:19 -0700
  ...We all know that if it fires too early when starting it is hard to turn it passed TDC. But in this case it...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 30 Jun 2016 17:22:53 -0700
  ...to be made to the right (toward passenger side) of the TDC mark. Like, as crank pulley rotates clockwise, that mark passes Before Top...
• Re: Adjusting Valves
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Feb 95 13:43:16 MST
  ...This means that the valve lash reading will be constant for about 90 degrees either side of TDC (crank rotation) for the cylinder being...
• Re: NO-start, after my tweaking ('85)
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 10 Dec 1996 21:29:12 -0500 (EST)
  ...Otherwise known as Top dead Center (TDC). Do the Same for the others. Can't make a mistake. Eric
• Re: 2.1wbx into 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 15:18:51 -0500
  ...little extra zip in the 2.1 I time it to TDC and drive all day long at 70 MPH This is my most...
• Re: Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:55:42 -0400
  ...Last driven a few days > ago...Having a horrible time getting exact TDC. Off by a few degrees, > and the air pressure just pushes...
• Re: I have a dificult one (Very thecnical/Aircooled) NVCBBC
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 01:48:07 -0500
  Ben, Sound to me like you are not adjusting at TDC (top dead center). Each cyl. need to be moved to the firing position...
• Vanagon puzzler solved (?)
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 23:11:50 -0700
  ...We all know that if it fires too > > early when starting it is hard to turn it passed TDC. But in this case > > it...
• Vanagon puzzler solved (?)
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 23:11:50 -0700
  ...We all know that if it fires too > > early when starting it is hard to turn it passed TDC. But in this case > > it...
• Re: Un-even idle and failing Inspection
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 23:26:25 -0400
  Mark, you will find that the new 1.9L runs much better when the timing is closer to TDC. Retarding the timing closer to...
• Re: Empty Lifter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 06:06:53 -0500
  ...At TDC of the compression stroke, adjust to take up slack, then additional 1-2 turns. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:06:29 -0500
  ...pointing to the right position when the pulley mark is at TDC for cyl 1. >> >> I have tried starting the engine multiple times and...
• New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:23:50 -0700
  ...The wbx has a very compact, somewhat "spherical" charge at TDC, as well as outstanding squish dynamics, so initiating flame nearer to the charge...
• Problem with dealership service? Who to contact?
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Sun, 1 Nov 1998 19:37:48 -0800
  ...Continuing along, i remove the valve cover (according to the Bentley, the only was yo tell you are at TDC for #1 is to...
• Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 11:19:10 -0500
  ...My '85 failed at TDC, passed easily at > 5ATDC. It does run > better advanced, but the idle control isn't as > good--after all...
• Re: digijet timing
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 17:29:05 -0500
  ...zero degrees TDC, and then if you like that go ahead and advance the timing to 6 degrees BTDC ( remember the TDC timing mark...
• Re: 1.6L NA d- finding TDC & injection pump q
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 10:30:54 -0800
  To address Steve's cause of the diesel Vanagon pump's heat/cavitation caused erosion, wouldn't switching to a "one belt" system from...
• Re: What goes here? and a part request for a 85 GL.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 14:55:06 -0700
  ...it triggers a lamp every time |the engine |> > passes TDC. An "engine running" indicator? |> > |> > -- |> > Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott |> > 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, |> > Bend...
• Won't start - lifter adjustment problem?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Aug 1998 20:10:12 -0700
  ...Turn crankshaft so that #1 is at TDC - also mark on rotor is pointing to distributer mark. 3. Turn adjusting screws in so they...
• Fw: Lost compression
  Historical mailing list - easoars
  Sun, 5 Mar 2000 10:43:57 -0800
  ...I even backed off the valve lash adjusting screw to ensure that the valves were seated and of course the piston at TDC. Another...
• Re: broken speedo and Vaccum pump
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:14:56 -0800
  ...I blow intotheend andit may dislodge the piston from TDC.Then it will work one time.Is this caused by corrosion from disuse? http...
• Re: What goes here? and a part request for a 85 GL.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 22:33:42 -0600
  ...it triggers a lamp every time the engine >>> passes TDC. An "engine running" indicator? >> >> >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca >> >> '88 Westy http://tinyurl...
• Re: Setting time timing - unexpectedly need help.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:39:53 -0500
  ...distributor to take the timing from around 10 degrees BTC to TDC. I > know this sounds dumb, would appreciate the help. I have an...
• Re: Rich mixture/excessive fuel use
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 11:35:18 -0400
  ...Even a replacement pulley has the TDC circular notch. Dennis Haynes undoubtedly knows whether there is any timing info on the flywheel other than...
• Re: 81 Westy engine - does anyone know what this sensor is or does?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Wed, 23 Nov 2005 20:26:41 -0800
  ...It is in fact a TDC (Top Dead Center) sensor. Only needed if you plan on trying to use that outdated vaccuum tube box...
• Re: Finding TDC (dumb question?)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 10:57:18 -0600
  ...The question I have is, > what's > the easiest way to rotate the type IV motor to find TDC on the > cylinders? I > know...
• Re: Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 17:50:00 -0700
  ...Bring #1 cylinder up to TDC, Remove #1 Plug, I use a flashlight and a piece of flat steel that comes off windshield wiper...
• Re: TDC Sensor
  Historical mailing list - J.W.Brier
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 18:30:59 +0100
  >It should only be a problem if you take your van to the dealer for tune-ups >(does anybody on this list still do...
• Re: 1.6L NA d- finding TDC & injection pump q
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 17:09:36 -0800
  ...1.6L NA d- finding TDC & injection pump q To address Steve's cause of the diesel Vanagon pump's heat/cavitation caused erosion...