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• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 17:20:16 -0600
  ...Even put in new ignition wires because >>>>> testing them with a timing light can be faulty. My Shoebox Electronic >>>> gizmo >>>>> shows the ECU fuel...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 00:59:19 -0500
  ...Grounds are clean Temp sensors and oil pressure sensors( new o2 sensor going in this weekend) entire ignition system is good (timing, coil, distributor...
• Re: Coil boil
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 27 Oct 2014 18:49:28 -0700
  These are the current Bosch replacement coils for the hall ignitions on Bus/Vanagon and their appearance: http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts...
• Re: water injection
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 10:26:11 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Since it contributed to reducing pre-ignition, you could > advance the timing to get better power and economy. I feel I have to jump...
• Re: van fix part deux: intermittant hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 23:23:35 -0700
  ...Ignition timing and advance controls, including idle stabilizer. (Sorry, I missed earlier posts and have no time to go hunting - is this an 83...
• Re: I need help from my air-cool budy's, timing questions!!!
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 07:50:25 -0400
  ...Once you have the fan set at the proper timing mark, turn on the ignition (don't start the van though), and turn the...
• 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:10:31 -0600
  ...Grounds are clean Temp sensors and oil pressure sensors( new o2 sensor going in this weekend) entire ignition system is good (timing, coil, distributor...
• Re: Correct Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 07:18:17 -0600
  ...IE timing belts at 65K on Asian vehicles, a $1,400.00 item on a Lexus, but due at 85K). Electronic ignitions often give...
• Re: 85 1.9L died on highway, won't start
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 15:09:08 -0500
  ...2) Ignition coil 3) ECU 4) Ignition Control Unit Is there anything else that I'm missing? (I have the Bentley, but it's...
• Re: Failed emissions for third time
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 17:27:55 -0400
  ...Good spray patterns promote > better combustion. > You could try a miracle-in-a-can fix, like Seafoam. > How old are your plugs and ignition...
• Re: Ignition points wear
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 21:05:49 -0500
  ...Ignition points wear Howdy List, My air cooled '82 westy is still running a breaker type ignition system. My engine and I are big...
• Re: Engine (VanaJetta) won't shut off when hot.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:34:48 -0700
  ...On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 2:53 PM, Greg Potts <greg@pottsfamily.ca> wrote: > Hi Neil, > > Is it running on because the ignition...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:55:39 -0700
  ...If its not making a spark there's no point in chasing down whether the ignition or valve timing is right or not. Step...
• Re: '85 Vanagon fails smog - diagnosis help requested
  Historical mailing list - Graham Freeman
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 14:42:33 -0700
  ...Make sure the timing is set to spec. Over > advancing the timing can cause high CO readings, particularly at idle. It looks like these...
• Re: Top end problems, 2liter motor
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 23 Sep 2000 07:25:47 -0500
  ...If you use a vanagon digijet or Cal > vanagon L-jetronic air cooled ignition system it will put your timing more > where it needs...
• Re: 85 1.9L died on highway, won't start
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 16:24:47 -0400
  ...what things control the spark? (This is > me being clueless again.) > > 1) Battery -- replaced this morning. > 2) Ignition coil > 3) ECU > 4) Ignition Control...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 13 May 2015 00:22:35 -0700
  ...GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" Full Timing From March 1999 To January 2012 oldvolkshome@gmail.com http://www.oldvolkshome...
• Re: oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:07:12 -0300
  ...As a fix you need to >> get the ignition timing down to about 35 degrees total advance. >> Consider getting a real oil cooling system...
• Re: NOx high
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 09:05:57 -0600
  ...Usual causes >> are a lean fuel mixture or over advanced ignition timing. Since the >> Vanagon does not use EGR, the engine settings are extremely...
• Re: Calif. Smog Fail and Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:02:46 -0700
  ...there is probably increased >> compression and you may also have the ignition timing over advanced. > > That could be. I have noticed what I think...
• Re: Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - frank
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 11:19:42 -0400
  ...It almost >seems like a timing issue. Can the timing belt/chain go out gradually? >I always thought they just snapped. Is there any...
• 77 FI - postscript to Chapter 1
  Historical mailing list - Dave Backe
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 19:52:05 -0600
  ...I'm thinking there's either a problem with the fuel system, or the ignition system. The ignition system ran fine before I put...
• Re: oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 10:50:05 -0700
  ...As a fix you need to > get the ignition timing down to about 35 degrees total advance. > Consider getting a real oil cooling system...
• Re: No start after Temp II replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:14:07 -0800
  ...know there's ignition and fuel control, Look at the plugs. And assuming you have fuel pressure, And you distributor timing didn't slip...
• Re: New 1,9 TDI from VW
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 11:52:55 -0700
  ...the main injection to initiate the ignition process (after all it's a Diesel). The actual timing and amount of injectorate is controlled electronically...
• Re: Advanced Timing OK?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 7 Jul 2008 14:36:40 -0700
  ...The Westy with it's 2.1 and 1.9 Ignition/Digijet setup has been running with this spec for the past 11 years...
• Re: Poor mileage update
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 2 Dec 2007 13:55:16 -0800
  ...Just one small example of more modern technology .....knock sensor ignition. Knock sensor ignition, which a waterboxer doesn't and can't have, unless...
• Re: Consistent cutout at 3k rpm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:41:43 -0700
  ...that's a good thought about the ecu not being able to see the ignition pulse from the new electronic ign. good thinkin' ....could...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:17:13 -0400
  ...Carburetor instead of fuel injection, ignition timing, Valve timing, O2 sensor, compression ratios, even gear ratios. All these items can have an effect on...
• Re: California catalytic converter needed
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:54:12 -0700
  ...That seemed strange to me - are aftermarket cats really that awful? > The high NOx also tells me the > ignition timing is probably over advanced...
• Re: overheating issues
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 12:21:04 -0400
  ...The Bently has the exact difference.Is your ignition timing correct? This can cause excess heat.Correct spark plugs? Catalytic converter that is plugged...
• Re: overheating issues
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 12:21:04 -0400
  ...The Bently has the exact difference.Is your ignition timing correct? This can cause excess heat.Correct spark plugs? Catalytic converter that is plugged...
• Re: Broken Spark Plug Electrode/Tip
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 20:33:22 -0500
  ...I guess a mistake! Check your ignition timing and make sure the cat is not plugged. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Digifant and Fuel Injection Basic questions(long)
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:42:40 -0500
  ...Since the Haltech ECU controls the timing, I'm not sure loosening the clamp on the distributor would change timing in the first place...
• Re: 1982 EGR valve Redux, now flaming cylinder heads
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 23:13:17 -0400
  ...A side benefit is lower head and piston temperatures and reduced tendency for pre-ignition. This allows the ignition timing to be more advanced...
• Re: Ohh those VW gods...billowing blue smoke.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:47:36 -0400
  ...Melted pistons are usually caused by a piston/ring problem, engine lugging-overload, a lean cylinder or over advanced ignition timing. It was probably...
• Re: Having an annoying problem with my 85 GL.
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 14:55:05 -0700
  ...The ignition problem was corrected shortly before the catalytic converter problem arose, as I though that the ignition system concern would cure the "total...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 18:28:11 -0800
  ...Over advanced > ignition timing will also add to this as the advance timing will require > much less air and fuel to maintain a low...
• Re: VW Special Tools - Prices
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 15:53:55 -0400
  ...The VW1367 is an regular engine analyzer & 1473 is an adapter to check ignition timing. If the distributor hasn't been disturbed, the timing...
• Engine stumbling, hesitations... again
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 20:48:08 -0600
  ...The ignition theory is supported by the fact that replacing plugs, playing with the timing, etc. sometimes seems to solve the problem. I use...
• Re: Fail air are
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 23:35:19 -0500
  ...At idle, from an adjustment stand point the ignition timing may be over advanced. This will cause excessive HC as there is not enough...
• Re: '85 (Digijet) Hall Sensor Symptoms
  Historical mailing list - Rob Cassam
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 11:39:12 -0500
  ...I changed the ignition switch and have not had the problem again. Thanks to the group for helping with the ignition diagnostic. It is...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:30:29 -0700
  ...If its not making a spark > there's no point in chasing down whether the ignition or valve timing is > right or not. > > Step...
• Vacuum gauge readings
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 26 Oct 2014 16:58:35 -0700
  ...I've verified the ignition timing at 35 degrees BTDC @ 3000 RPM with the temp sensors connected. The engine runs perfectly and makes as...
• Hot Engines for Swapping!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 17:35:32 EST
  ...Comes with ignition system (distributor, cap, rotor, wires, etc) and fuel injection setup. No wiring harness or ECU. $1995 The other is complete (See...
• Re: oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:10:09 -0700
  ...As a fix you need to > get the ignition timing down to about 35 degrees total advance. > Consider getting a real oil cooling system...
• Re: Alcohol, Baby ! (Was Octane)
  Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
  Wed, 23 Mar 2005 12:05:23 -0800
  ...You have to adjust your ignition timing to take advantage of the slower burning higher octane premium. The advanced timing may give you a...
• Re: Consistent cutout at 3k rpm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:43:16 -0700
  ...I am pretty sure a timing light will not show injector pulse signal. though I have not actually tried that. I will drive around...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 07:43:40 -0700
  ...Weekender. :) Other things done: Replaced all vacuum lines. Timing and idle set. Adjusted idle switch. Ignition parts all replaced (tune up kit from van...
• Re: Getting higher compression?
  Historical mailing list - Fryday
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 13:38:28 -0800
  ...motors, unless you want > to run special fuel and whack ignition/valve timing... > > > > Developing business and guiding change since 1996, > > G. Matthew Bulley > Bulley...
• Re: Engine Shudders -2.1L WBX.
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Wed, 24 Sep 2014 21:56:31 -0400
  ...I checked with an induction timing light the firing of each ignition wire up 2500 rpm. Each was good. Yet it still shudders on...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 29 Sep 2014 13:01:37 -0600
  ...Even put in new ignition wires because >>>>> testing them with a timing light can be faulty. My Shoebox Electronic >>>> gizmo >>>>> shows the ECU fuel...
• Re: 1990 2.1L Digijet European Caravelle wiring diagrams
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 16:14:23 -0700
  Speaking of knock sensor ignition, where the ecu ad knock sensor are 'smart' about ignition timing..... ..just one reason of many to have subaru...
• Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 06:21:28 -0700
  ...I timed this "franken-motor" by ear, and now I am incrementally working the timing back, little by little (advancing the ignition spark timing...
• Re: My Digifant Opinion
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 22:44:14 -0700
  ...ignition -- Bosch did and VW took this. It is an improvement. There is no vacuum advance, no silly electrical twiddling with the timing at...
• Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 11:51:51 -0400
  ...I've done all of the vacuum hoses that I could find. > Complete ignition tune up and timing. I've also got an air...
• Re: Failed emission inspection
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 20:45:30 -0500
  ...CO above .5 is not lean > at all as .5 is the ideal before the Cat. > Over advanced ignition timing may also be a...
• Confessions of a Emissions Passer
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Tue, 22 May 2001 23:42:13 -0600
  ...I had originally thought that the digifant ignition system was like the new Ford systems where you didn't need to adjust the timing...
• Re: Calif. Smog Fail and Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 17 Mar 2013 08:32:17 -0700
  ...there is probably increased >compression and you may also have the ignition timing over advanced. That could be. I have noticed what I think...
• Questions about Idle stabilization control units and ECU compatibilities
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 07:28:12 +0300
  ...Digijet ECU working with both old style (ignition timing modulation) and new (idle control valve modulating air supply) Idle stabilization control units. Also, I...