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• Re: actual numerical readings off Compression test?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 19 Sep 2010 09:37:17 -0400
  ...Then you only need to measure the head volume at TDC. That's often done by pouring a light oil in through the spark...
• valve lash adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Andy
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 20:34:55 -0800
  ...cam shaft...in another words you can put number 1 cyl tdc and you will be able to adjust half the intake and exhaust...
• Re: first try = first run = no running anymore
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:32:22 -0500
  ...Maybe the distributor gear is not align? >>>> > >>>> > The basic of TDC >>>> > http://www.benplace.com/tdc.htm >>>> > >>>> > Ben >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > On Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18...
• Fwd: Re: [T2] Stuck valves and promises
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 00:29:59 -0500
  ...This is TDC to fire #1. Look at your crank pulley. If you have a zero degree mark, it will be at zero. Your...
• Re: Steering Wheel Rasp grinding noise while turning
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 23:45:39 EST
  ...oh, make sure your front wheels are straight and u mark TDC otherwise when you remount strg wheel it'll be crooked) tighten 3...
• Re: One more question before the rebuild.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 May 1996 20:51:57 -0500
  ...The Bently manual says to turn the engine 90 degrees >counter-clockwise after adjusting the 1st cylinder to get the 2nd cylinder at >TDC...
• Re: compression & advance
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 10:19:20 -0700
  ...My book calls for timing 4 to 6 degrees AFTER TDC. If you're really timing BTDC then you're too far advanced. This...
• Re: setting yout timing
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Tue, 1 May 2001 22:44:59 -0300
  ...the timing to 6 degrees > before top dead center, remember the TDC mark is the shallow groove , not > the v notch. that is 5...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 20:48:56 -0700
  ...pulley is in line with the seam in the crankcase. >Thats TDC for #1 right? >THEN: I get under there to attempt to turn...
• Re: Mixing Marvel and Redline?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 18:46:01 -0500
  ...Turn the > engine to TDC for each cylinder and then check the rockers to find the > loose lifter. When found, the lifter can be...
• Simple timing question, '84 1.9 l
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 16:43:17 -0500
  ...4) Set the timing mark (V-mark ground in on pulley, to the left of the TDC mark, not the U-mark) to exactly...
• Re:Computers on Board
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Sep 1994 09:29:35 EDT
  ...These could be cross referenced with the points to indicate no-fires TDC sensor with firing informaton to indicate advance. Reports advance curve under...
• Re: 89 vanagon: Something missing from the alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 09:08:08 -0700
  ...I have the same question. > This is a connection for the TDC (top dead center) sensor. Theoretically used by dealer diagnostic equipment, but I...
• Re: hydraulic lifters
  Historical mailing list - Phil Marston
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 10:00:35 -0000
  ...I adjusted each cylinder to TDC > then adjusted each valve 1 and 1/2 turns in. But looking at my adjusting > screw it appears...
• Re: Expanshion Tank cap
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Tue, 29 Oct 2002 12:55:16 -0800
  ...Recently pumped air into the plug holes (cylnder at TDC) hold pressure an no bubble in the Expansion tank. I've been told it...
• Re: Failed Emissions Check
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 17:19:59 -0700
  ...Are you saying here that you moved the timing >from 5 degrees BTDC to TDC and your emissions improved? Why would >this improve emissions...
• Re: valve adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 08:14:48 -0500
  ...there is a gap at tdc but with > the > > hydralic lifter the valve is set slightly open at > > tdc???? Is the valve riding in...
• Re: Digifant II problems in my 86 Syncro - HELP
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 11:55:44 EST
  ...check to be sure that when the cylinder is actually on TDC (screwdriver being pushed as far as it will go out of the...
• Re: Engine retardation (way too long)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:12:55 -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...
• Adjusted Valves.... Off to a rough start
  Historical mailing list - Nate Saylor
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 16:00:59 -0700
  ...I got it hot, popped the covers, set it for TDC #1 losened the locknuts, fingered the adjusters to contact, then screwed them in...
• Re: which cylinder is #1 and which is #4?
  Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 15:10:36 -0700
  ...rotor points to about 4 o'clock when #1 is at TDC. > Shall we rant about Bentley a little? Somebody wrote a while back...
• Re: pumping up lifters after head job...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 20:32:27 -0500
  ...Turn engine to TDC of the compression stoke for the cylinder. Loosen rocker screw, turn back in until slack is taken up, then tighten...
• Re: first try = first run = no running anymore
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:58:56 -0500
  ...Maybe the distributor gear is not align? >>>>> > >>>>> > The basic of TDC >>>>> > http://www.benplace.com/tdc.htm >>>>> > >>>>> > Ben >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > On Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18...
• WAS Re: Bottom end reassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 12:54:33 MST
  ...pistons in? Don't you have to put cylinder #1 at TDC and then line up the distributor drive shaft (with it connected to...
• Re: dumb fuel injection question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:26:24 -0500
  ...The piston reaches top dead center during the fuel burn and peak pressure occurs just after the piston reaches TDC. As the piston moves...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 16:51:14 -0500
  ...Try TDC >>or 2 BTDC. >> Jay > >I'm confused: The idle speed was fine (950 or so) at 5BTDC without >the stabilizer. When I...
• making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 12:48:12 -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...
• Re: Bosch 009 on T4?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Apr 1996 11:59:34 -0400
  ...anyway, remember firing order 1 4 3 2 At TDC (or close enough, i don't know you timing off hand and that'd...
• Re: Wont start. need help
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 07:05:24 -0400
  ...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: Strange noise
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Fri, 13 Nov 1998 06:48:44 -0800
  ...My >>mechanic thinks that the TDC sensor has worked loose and is rubbing on the >>flywheel. Has anyone heard of this? Your thoughts appreciated...
• Re: FW: 1.6L NA d- finding TDC & injection pump q
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 16:53:55 EST
  In a message dated 1/27/01 4:40:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, southard@GIS.NET writes: << as I will be transplanting the...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 10:16:42 -0500
  ...The piston is at the top of its stroke.Stop, cause you are now at TDC for cyl#1.Now install the distributor with...
• Re: Valves adjustment in Bentley
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:30:22 -0400
  ...to pull the plugs and make sure the piston is at > TDC > for the cylinder you a playing with. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing...
• help: '72 westy, backfiring, noises
  Historical mailing list - e freeman
  Thu, 08 Aug 1996 10:33:20 -0400
  ...32deg total adv at 3500rpm) from 4deg after to 8deg before tdc. it has had no effect. suggestions? it also makes a very worrying...
• Re: Valves adjustment in Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:36:13 -0700
  ...to pull the plugs and make sure the piston is at > TDC > for the cylinder you a playing with. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing...
• setting yout timing
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 1 May 2001 17:19:25 -0500
  If you have a 1.9 L motor I would suggest changing the timing to 6 degrees before top dead center, remember the TDC...
• Questions....('69 Westy - Lazarus)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Jun 1996 00:15:17 -0700
  ...points at .016") and the engine at what seems to be o drg TDC. This is an "F" number engine but it does seem...
• Fwd: Euro: Engine: 82 Volkswagen Vanagan, Mechanical, Timing belt
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 10:21:23 EDT
  ...The manuals say to lock cam using special tool,(no problem) to set crank at tdc using mark on clutch,(no problem) to line...
• Re: Tight Engine (Follow Up)
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Fri, 28 May 1999 23:25:06 EDT
  ...The only places where it was hard to turn was close to TDC. I finally got the rest of it completed and got it...
• Timing proceedure: 2.1 Watercooled; Bentley page 28.42 Digifant.
  Historical mailing list - Dom
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 04:12:42 +1000
  ...Adjustment with TDC marker. Ignition timing displayed directly on testor :-( 3. Adjustment with timing light. Notch on pulley lines up with notch on case...
• replacing noisy lifter for 91 multivan
  Historical mailing list - Kun Chang
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 23:59:23 EST
  ...When I turn the cranshaft to set cylinders 1, 2,3, and 4 to TDC, how do I know which valves/lifters belong to...
• Re: Failed Emissions Check
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 19:49:00 -0600
  Craig Oda wrote: "Are you saying here that you moved the timing from 5 degrees BTDC to TDC and your emissions improved?" yes Steve...
• Distributor drive shaft installation?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Olsen
  Sun, 1 Jul 2012 13:47:24 -0400
  ...With the engine at #1 TDC and the shaft aligned correctly, it would only go in about an inch below the block surface. Fiddling...
• Re: funky horn issues
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 11:15:46 -0700
  ...issues, in that it only works when i turn the > >wheel- TDC is dead spot. How do i open the steering wheel and clean...
• Re: Valve adjustment advice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 Dec 2015 18:43:00 -0500
  ...Valve adjustment advice Bentley says to back out the adjusting screw until it is flush with the rocker arm, then turn engine to TDC...
• Re: Digijet Timing Marks
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 1 May 2001 08:43:38 -0700
  ...Digijet Timing Marks > > > > Last night I scratched a TDC mark straight across to the back flange > > (closest to the block) and measured the distance...
• Re: Frydae NVC: Diesel Rabbits
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:38:00 -0600
  ...035-.038 at tdc if memory serves me correct my westy gets about 30mpg but a dog ob power I see an upgrade in...
• Re: 1.9L Timing
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hobbs
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 06:58:28 -0400
  ...The pulley has two marks on it, the one on the middle belt groove is wide and shallow and I assume is TDC while...
• Re: Definitive test for Hall > ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 06:49:13 -0400
  Actually you would be better to go to TDC, not after. Avoid the temptation to too far BTDC. This will make it seem to...
• Timing Specs
  Historical mailing list
  10 Apr 96 17:32:00 -0500
  ...Checked the timing, and it was running at 24 degrees VOT TDC(I am going to assume that VOT is before in german, and...
• Hand Cranking a Bus
  Historical mailing list - Turbo
  Sat, 23 Nov 1996 19:33:47 -0800
  ...The only "kick back" I got was some resistance when I prolly got close to tdc on compression. It only takes one turn of...
• Re: 1.6 TD Motor...Timing help....
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Sat, 21 Aug 1999 10:06:38 -0400
  ...Maybe you will need to remove one > > of the glow-plugs and a dial indicator to determine TDC, and then scribe > > some reference marks...
• Re: Digijet Timing Marks
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 1 May 2001 10:38:46 -0400
  ...Digijet Timing Marks > Last night I scratched a TDC mark straight across to the back flange > (closest to the block) and measured the distance...
• Re: timing these beasts and cleanin out garage...
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 21:20:37 -0400
  ...but > mine > >is a DH so does anyone know the timing is 5 before or after TDC?thanks > >agin. >
• Setting Timing Gear
  Historical mailing list - Ken Winsor
  Sun, 30 Jan 2005 16:12:53 -0500
  ...Lined up the pulley mark with the case split to get #1 at TDC, and then used the distributor to install the gear to...
• Re: Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:23:11 -0700
  ...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: Timing info....
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 26 Nov 2003 19:29:08 -0500
  ...Adjustable lights have a knob on the back marked in degrees of advance -- match up the TDC marks by turning the knob, and read...
• Re: Leak down test... or not (Video)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:59:02 -0400
  ...s all the same stuff, when you know how > to find > TDC you can do a LDT. > > This engine was lightly hit and i...
• Valve Adjustment during head installation?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 10:09:13 -0700
  ...I kind of didn't understand the instructions about the TDC adjustments and I don't have a timing light, but can sure buy...
• Timing with a 009 Distributor..?
  Historical mailing list - johnny89
  Fri, 29 Dec 1995 13:14:01 -0300
  ...a degree mark pulley or just on with a notch for TDC? >The degree pulley is easier to read ...if you have only the...