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• [Fwd: Vanagon puzzler solved! (?)]
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Sat, 23 Aug 1997 01:40:36 -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: Got skunked yesterday by 2.1L NoStart
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:30:14 -0600
  ...verified via timing light Cyl 1 was getting spark at TDC. > Temp 2 - tried unplugged and shorted > tried starting with fuel relay removed > quick...
• Re: 1.6L NA d- finding TDC & injection pump q
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 20:31:10 EST
  << IMHO, this is really a non-issue. If a water pump shaft seal lasts long enough for cavitation to cause erosion on the pump...
• Did I adjust my valves/lifters right?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Sun, 9 Dec 2001 20:22:11 -0800
  ...1) after bringing cylinder to TDC, loosened adjusting lock nut 2) back off adjuster until it no longer touched valve stem 3) tighten adjuster...
• Re: Rich mixture/excessive fuel use
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 10:58:05 -0500
  ...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: 80-82 owners: distributor question
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 19:01:59 -0400
  Most likely the distributor drive gear is in the wrong position to line the dizzy up properly............nonethe less, just figure out where TDC...
• Re: Mixing Marvel and Redline?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 07:19:35 -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...
• Re: crappy vacuum at idle 2liter afc
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 18:57:54 -0500
  Sounds like the valves were not set at TDC. Stan On Thu, 18 Jul 2002 17:57:15 -0400 Vanagon man <vgonman@MSN.COM...
• Re: timing these beasts
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 07:53:51 -0400
  ...The V notch is 5 ATDC, the round U notch is actually TDC, used for valve adjustment or whatever. Line this up with the...
• Re: Setting time timing - unexpectedly need help.
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:32:45 -0800
  ...distributor to take the timing from around 10 degrees BTC > to TDC.� I > know this sounds dumb, would appreciate the help.� I > have an...
• diesel-gas conversion problems solved!
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 17:41:42 -0800
  ...Today I pulled the valve cover and watched the valves as it hit TDC - sure enough, I had it wrong. Set it up right...
• diesel injection pump timing
  Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 01:57:49 -0400
  ...depressed substantially.*** As for setting the pump: - Set the engine at TDC by looking at the flywheel. - Remove the bolt between the injector lines...
• Re: major problem or minor faux pas?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 06:57:31 -0500
  ...Align #1 cylinder on TDC, and re-install drive shaft following Bentley or Haynes manual to get the shaft lined up correctly. I recall...
• Re: Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 11:10:03 -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:Computers on Board
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Sep 94 15:38:02 bst
  ...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: Timing
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 21:53:34 -0400
  ...I believe (if memory serves me correct) that the V is 5 degrees ATDC and the dimple is TDC. You can verify just by...
• Head torque sequence different between 1.6 and 1.9 l Diesels!?!
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 4 Jul 1998 15:44:05 -0400
  ...Then turn crankshaft against direction of engine rotation until all pistons are approximately equally located below TDC. Place cylinder head gasket into position. To...
• Re: your 1.9 liter motor needing more power
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Sat, 24 Feb 2001 19:45:24 -0600
  ...Start off at TDC, see how you like it. You can stay there or advance it another 5 degrees. I too own an 85...
• Re: How does Digifant work?
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 18:39:59 -0700
  ...There is another sensor which senses for TDC. All the sensors on the Digifant are important, just that some if defective the engine won...
• compression and leak down test
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 08:35:29 -0500
  ...Am I supposed to test at tdc or bdc? I also made a pressure cap to test my coolant system. It seems to have...
• RE: Flywheel replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Jul 1996 20:53:22 -0500
  ...to rest all in the same position (roughly!) (ie- not at tdc or bdc) so when you fire it up, the starter grabs the...
• Re: Definitive test for Hall > ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:23:26 -0700
  For the past 10 years I have always run my timing on my 84 Automatic Westy at 0 (TDC) - runs smoother, best powerband transition...
• Advanced Timing Causing Starting Problems
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 11:01:47 -0400
  ...Maybe TDC is a good compromise? Saw one other Westy from Canada and a '90 EV camper at the Big Meadows campground. Jay '85...
• Re: Definitive test for Hall > ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:54:04 -0700
  ...I am curious to see how getting closer to TDC affects the throttle bypass screw adjustment. If 10 half-turns CCW from fully in...
• Re: Possible Distributor Drive Shaft issue - Timing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 19:27:25 -0400
  ...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: Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 15:49:01 -0400
  ...Anyone have a good solution to marking the 180 degree spot opposite the TDC notch? I have a scratch mark drawn, but I am...
• Re: Zetec diesel
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:18:49 -0800
  ...But all politics aside........technically is the TDCi engine considered "clean diesel" in its current form of development? Thanks, Anthony '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo...
• Re: Leak Down Test, define ?
  Historical mailing list - Dwight Mattix (Dwight Mattix)
  Fri, 13 Dec 1996 09:46:39 -0800 (PST)
  ...well the rings are sealing along the stroke, not just at TDC. it's a lot more discriminating test than a simple compression test...
• Re: Engine Timing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 21:03:36 -0600
  ...I'm running 3 degrees AFTER TDC, lots of power and 17-18 MPG. The digijet '5 degrees ATDC' advances as soon as you...
• Re: aligning distributor
  Historical mailing list - Paul Henderson
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 09:37:41 -0500
  On a 4 cycle engine, the distributor should be inserted when the #1 cylinder is at TDC for the *compression* stroke, i.e. valves...
• Engine overheats after spark plug change
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 09:34:04 -0400
  ...If I adjust to more before TDC then recommended, the car idles much smoother and can maintain 850 RPM even without the use of...
• Re: Know any good, fast mechanics in Austin Texas?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 17:44:35 -0600
  ...After TDC #4) Tighten the intake manifold bolts. #5) Clean the inside and outside of the distributor cap. #6) Wipe off the top of...
• radio whine, need help
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 17:58:24 -0700
  ...reducing caps on alternator and cleaned connections -removed the diagnostic plug (TDC sensor lead and plug) from alternator -pulled distributor cap and cleaned, above...
• Re: Hydraulic Lifter Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:00:51 -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: 1.6L NA d- finding TDC & injection pump q
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 20:43:59 EST
  In a message dated 1/28/01 8:32:25 PM Eastern Standard Time, NotaJeep@AOL.COM writes: << It's the BACK of the...
• Re: 1.9ltr vanagon timing help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:31:46 -0400
  ...The two marks you have on your pulleys are V notch (timing mark) and U notch (TDC). I would set your timing to about...
• problems with "ping" noise regardless of timing
  Historical mailing list - Frank Schultz
  Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:55:12 -0500
  ...The timing was showing 0 (TDC), which was about 7.5-8 yesterday. Retimed to 7.5 btdc and 30 btdc at 3000 rpm...
• Re: which cylinder is #1 and which is #4?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 18:38:32 -0400
  ...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: Digijet Idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 00:02:28 -0400
  ...So begin by aligned the distributor at #1 TDC, play with this one just a bit, each way, you will need to go a...
• Timing mystery
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 09:42:34 -0400
  ...We then proceeded to turn the timing gear to correct position (with cylinder #1 at TDC, as per Bentley) and added the 2 washers...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 11:42:04 -0700
  ...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: head gaskets and time bombs
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 00:06:03 -0500
  ...to cylinder with pressure cap reomved, Engine must be secured at TDC for this). When using stop leak, I only run engine long enough...
• RE: Octane ratings
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Apr 1995 14:48:22 -0500 (EST)
  ...flame to be spread throughout more of the > combustion chamber at TDC, providing better performance. I don't know about any of this. "Damn...
• Re: Pertronix causing problems with emissions
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Nov 1996 09:24:33 -0500
  ...Set near TDC and turn up idle speed with carb. More air will decrease the HC. Also make sure that the engine does is...
• Re: 71 no start
  Historical mailing list - Gary Martin
  Mon, 3 Jul 1995 05:43:56 -0500 (CDT)
  ...in checking when the rotor is at the #1 position the plug for #1 > sparks, the piston is at TDC and the valve clearance...
• Re: Digijet Timing Info
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 13:34:16 -0500
  ...The rounded notch in the next rim is > TDC. New replacement pulleys have only the rounded notch, since they could > be used on different...
• Re: Bad Valve
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Mon, 2 May 2005 13:36:21 EDT
  ...air compressor with regulated air // With cylinder # to be tested at tdc start air at appox. 30lbs. slowly increasing to about 60lbs you should...
• Re: Engine Timing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 22:01:24 -0600
  Hi Chad, I don't think your mechanic would agree to setting it at 6 degrees before TDC anyway, because he would be held...
• Re: Timing Mark
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:43:35 -0600
  ...On Jul 24, 2007, at 6:08 PM, Zoltan wrote: > The TDC is where the #1 is on top when the valves are closed...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:48:16 -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: diesel question
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 18:01:26 -0400
  ...I am sure the TDC mark on the bellhousing is inline with the cam shaft. I used feelers guages the measure the distances on...
• Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 09:42:44 -0800
  ...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: Hydrolic lifters- 81'
  Historical mailing list - R.D. Robertson
  Fri, 10 May 1996 15:04:32 -0500
  ...Rotate engine to TDC on the cylinder you want to adjust. Back adjusters off until there is an air gap between adjusting screw and...
• Re: Oil Pressure Guage, Kohl-Weiss, TDC sender
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 1 Sep 94 16:59:39 PDT
  John Huguenard writes: > > I am going to keep the old idiot light sender, as recommended. Good. Vdo makes a sender that has two terminals...
• Non Vanagon - Mazda Van Shot
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Thu, 16 May 2002 23:07:09 -0400
  ...Well, it's a V6 double overhead cam and I imagine the valves (and maybe more) are toast, since I lined everything up TDC...
• Re: [T2] A cc'ing the heads question-answered
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 23:09:04 -0600
  ...On the first engine (1996 build) I rotated the engine to TDC, I was using a steel stiffener from a wiper blade that I...
• Manual Tranny R&R - mysterious part
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:55:31 -0500
  ...IF I had it right, the Bentley calls this a TDC Sender. It obviously was in bad shape and in need of repair. But...
• Re: Head gasket questions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 14:25:02 -0700
  ...First, with the piston you are working on at TDC, pull the cylinder out like you are going to remove the wrist pin. With...
• 0 psi comp on #1! ;-( questions for you guys!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Archibald
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 17:31:06 -0800
  ...the van, he was suggesting to do a pressure test at tdc to see where the problem is. myself I figure it really doesn...
• Re: Definitive test for Hall > ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:23:39 -0700
  ...I get smoother starts and a bit more torque with idle set to 0* (TDC), but then I measure 45* at full advance. This...