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• '79 Fuel Injection Airflow Meter Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - R.D. Robertson
  Wed, 29 May 1996 09:36:38 -0500
  ...BTW, the ignition timing is right on and the dwell is constant, using a Pertronix Ignitor Hall cell points/condensor replacement unit. Anybody have...
• Post-smog issues
  Historical mailing list - John D. Foster
  Mon, 22 Dec 2003 09:00:47 -0800
  ...craptacular performance, but in the meantime anyone have any ideas? Retarded timing? (retarded mechanic?) Loose plug wire? On a side note, there is also...
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:19:46 -0400
  ...Be sure the ignition timing is set right and avoid the temptation to over advance it. This can make HC and CO read high...
• Re: 85 1.9L died on highway, won't start
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 10:33:15 +0200
  ...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: VERY hot exhaust issues
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 23:59:05 -0400
  ...a problem with the trigger cage you need to check the ignition timing. > > Rick Sherrod > Macon, GA > www.teutonix.com > > > Hey folks, > > > > On our...
• Re: Found motor for Swap, need advice
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Tue, 5 May 1998 12:20:15 -0400
  ...I have some other figures for that engine like timing, plug gap, ect.... if you need them. _______________________ Erik O Akron, Oh 82 GTI Westfalia...
• AFM failure
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 16 Apr 2020 09:28:06 -0700
  ...Being obsessed that it was a timing or ignition problem, and not stepping back and rethinking. Alistair
• Re: hot chip
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 12:03:43 -0400
  ...Either way, I don't see a 10 % power increase from ignition timing and > injection changes. > > Save that money and put it toward your...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:00:35 -0400
  ...This controls hydrocarbons being released into the air from > evaporating fuel. > Do not over advance the ignition timing or during rebuild consider engine > modifications...
• Vgon syndrome on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Tue, 13 May 2003 20:07:44 -0700
  ...Checked the ignition timing. Swapped out the ECU, removed the catalytic converter. All didn't make a difference. I just filled her up and...
• Re: Help needed for 88 Cabriolet emissions failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Aug 2003 22:15:25 -0400
  ...Over-advanced ignition timing raising peak flame temperature, Increased compression due to excessive carbon deposits or machined cylinder head, Defective 3 way catalytic converter...
• Re: Tips on passing emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:51:58 -0400
  ...Improperly adjusted ignition timing, (over advanced)causing throttle to be too far closed, insufficient air for combustion, mixing at idle speed. In addition the...
• Crankcase breather sludge?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Mon, 30 Dec 1996 17:14:57 +0000
  ...There is no vacuum at the throttle valve housing fitting (early version), for ignition timing retard. Is there anything I'd damage inside this...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 22:02:21 -0600
  ...With it okay at Hwy speeds, that pretty much rules out ignition plugs or wires or fuel injectors, as that would be under substantial...
• Re: CA smog situation 84 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:38:16 -0700
  ...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: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:32:59 -0800
  ...suspect ! ) Ignition timing is also controlled by the vacuum capsule on the side of the distributor. on 2'1's igntion timing is entirely...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 11 Jul 2016 18:23:40 -0400
  ...2016, at 9:38 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: >> >> Ignition timing also effects emissions, especially the formation of >> NOx. I know many...
• Re: 85 1.9L died on highway, won't start
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 13:45:09 -0700
  ...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: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:43:27 -0500
  ...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: 85 slight hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 20:58:07 -0400
  ...Then retard the timing #a little more BTDC than Bentley calls for. Between five and two BTDC is common. Beware of pinging. #This may...
• I4 emission issues
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 19:54:40 -0700
  ...replaced plugs rotor cap, set the timing. second test: emissions down from the first test,but failed on CO2 at idle and CO on...
• Re: Definitive test for Hall > ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:54:04 -0700
  ...The first thing I'd check is the ignition timing. Free, too. >>> >>> Start by setting the timing, with the idle stabilizer bypassed, to >>> 10...
• Re: 2.1 heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:12:13 -0700
  ...There is no way to adjust the timing. The ECU is completely smart about it, always optimizing the timing since it can detect knock...
• Re: Lost power while driving, now no start
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 14 Oct 2014 13:45:31 -0500
  Broken timing belt? I once had one of these Subaru engines in a (hold your breath) Subaru. The engine is a non-interference engine...
• Re: Failed Emissions Check
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 23:38:38 -0400
  ...Excessive NOx is usually caused by over-advanced ignition timing and/or a defective catalytic converter. Bad valves usually show up as excessive HC...
• '81 Vanagon Air Cooled Parts FS Vancouver BC Canada
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:41:08 -0700
  ...IIRC, it's possible the fuel pump on my air cooled engine ran constantly with key turned to ignition on. This is INCORRECT. Fault...
• Re: Air cooled mileage (revised)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 11:26:14 -0700
  ...the aircooled vanagon? These are: > a)Advance the timing and make sure other parts of ignition sys are healthy The former puts you at...
• Re: How do anti-ping additives work?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 18 May 1999 15:16:47 -0400
  ...Each 10 degrees of ignition advance or retard will alter the timing by just over a quarter of a millisecond. I don't know...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 10:20:37 -0600
  ...suspect ! ) > Ignition timing is also controlled by the vacuum capsule on the side of > the distributor. > > on 2'1's igntion timing is entirely...
• Re: It's hard to make your Vanagon better when they're making the parts crappier
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 13:34:30 -0700
  ...Meyle Ignition Switches are GARBAGE. Kostal OEM switches are the best. How to tell? - Original and Kostal Switches are both Black and White plastic...
• Re: Can't start the engine...
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 22:35:00 -0500
  ...you might not be getting a hot enough spark, or the ignition timing might be way off, or your fuel filter might be clogged...
• Re: 2.1 distributor drive gear installation question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:59:06 -0700
  ...When it is wrong you will find it impossible to adjust ignition timing. With #1 piston at TDC the distributor rotor will point to...
• 2.1L Vanagon engine still possessed by demons
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 20:27:50 -0400
  ...All ignition connections good. Swapped distributor with no change, ruled out timing and Hall sender problems. All plugs brand new, properly gapped. All grounds...
• Re: Broken Spark Plug Electrode/Tip
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 16:57:14 -0800
  ...I guess a mistake! Check your > ignition timing and make sure the cat is not plugged. Thanks for the info. Like some others, I...
• Re: Emissions failure Nox
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:13:30 -0400
  The catalytic converter, proper ignition timing and a working O2 sensor are the only devices the Vanagon had for NOx reduction. Most other vehicles...
• Re: Definitive test for Hall > ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:42:45 -0700
  ...The first thing I'd check is the ignition timing. Free, > >>> too. > >>>>>>> Start by setting the timing, with the idle stabilizer bypassed, to > >>>>>>> 10...
• Re: Help with troubleshooting a 1980 Westy
  Historical mailing list - cesar quiros
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 15:28:33 -0800
  ...Checked the timing, set the idle and got it running pretty good. They suggested that we get the Air flow meter replaced because it...
• Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:59:30 -0400
  ...my ignition timing being off > a little. �I timed this "franken-motor" by ear, and now I am incrementally > working the timing back, little...
• Re: firing on 3 cylinders.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 20 Nov 2006 08:50:37 -0600
  If you have an induction type strobe timing light, just clip the pick-up to the suspected wire and you will see immediately if...
• Ignition problem now worse
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:20:50 -0800
  ...Made sure rotor is pointing to correct cylinder (#1) at TDC, am getting good spark, set timing at 7 degrees BTDC while turning it...
• Re: Possible Distributor Drive Shaft issue - Timing - Solved!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 00:21:39 -0400
  ...Then, i set up the timing light and set the idle timing. I'll set the 3,000 rpm timing later. Then, I took...
• Re: The idle speed controller is not in the ECU on the 2.1. It is a separate controller located in front of the passenger side tail light. It can be easily integrated into a 1.9 to eliminate that almost useless
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 7 May 2010 09:50:48 -0700
  ...It can be easily integrated into a 1.9 to eliminate that almost useless advance the ignition timing before it stalls stabilizer and the...
• Re: 85 Vanagon with intermittent engine stopping
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 02:00:04 -0700
  ...After replacing most of the ignition system to no avail, I disassembled the distributor. There is a roll pin that you need to work...
• Re: CSI: Vanagon...Smog results!
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 08:03:17 -0500
  ...Changes in ignition timing, gearing, compression ratios, >etc have adverse effects on NOx. > >Anyway, your results were 9.99% CO, 1700 ppm HC at...
• Re: Can O2-sensor make engine run too lean?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:46:53 -0500
  ...2) Ignition, no more miss fires, timing set properly. Vacuum and centrifugal advance working. 3) Fuel-air delivery. All injectors delivering same quantity of...
• Re: gas, spark, still no love
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 17:53:06 +0000
  ...electronic ignition >module > >(faulty) and replaced it. New plugs, wires, good cap and rotor. Made sure >of > >firing order, and used timing light to...
• Re: '85 (Digijet) Hall Sensor Symptoms
  Historical mailing list - Allan Bagley
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 08:04:20 -0800
  ...I can only assume that this could be caused by a faulty Hall Sender, ignition switch, wiring to the distributer, or what else? Allan...
• Help, stranded. Van won't exceed 55mph
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 12:43:40 -0500
  ...The mechanic has run tests of the fuel pump, oxygen sensor, catalytic converter (found no blockage) and ignition timing. He and I have searched...
• Re: Cold Air Intake
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 30 Mar 2015 19:31:22 -0700
  ...Over advanced ignition timing, excessive oil carry over, or coolant in the combustion process are often causes of Cat failure in addition to mixture...
• Re: Failed emissions for third time-Florida emmissions!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 20:24:16 -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: 5400rpm rev limiting rotors for 10 bucks at cip
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:05:34 -0700
  ...Some things I > don't go cheep on: > > http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/distributor-(ignition)-rotor/rotor-speed-limiter-style-04016 > > Just...
• Re: Timing 2.1l WBX
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:21:50 -0800
  ...Timing 2.1l WBX > Trying to understand the proper ignition timing for my 2.1l WBX > (Digifant). Based on my read of the Bentley...
• Re: Possible Distributor Drive Shaft issue - Timing - Solved!
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 02:19:11 +0000
  ...Then, i set up the timing light and set the idle timing. I'll set the 3,000 rpm timing later. Then, I took...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:20:55 -0700
  ...sensors( new o2 sensor going in this weekend) > entire ignition system is good (timing, coil, distributor, relays, etc.). > fuel pressure is good. All injectors...
• Re: misfire when hot
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 3 Oct 2013 17:43:07 -0700
  ...cap and rotor, so it seems that the ignition > system should be A-OK. Timing set per TenCent's method. I checked for > vacuum...
• tune up
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 14 Jun 97 14:00:27 CDT
  ...do all the 6000 mile stuff PLUS ... - replace ignition breaker points. adjust dwell angle. check timing. - replace spark plugs. 18000 miles: do all the...
• Re: Adjusting the idle on '82 AC Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:25:41 -0400
  ...Reset the idle and recheck the timing as needed. If you have an electronic ignition the timing should remain set so you only need...
• 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...
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 08:35:18 -0800
  ...Bad springs can make real havoc with the idle settings as anything above 900 rpm will cause the timing to advance, further increasing the...
• Screeching noise on '82 Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 23 Apr 2000 11:14:57 -0700
  ...rotor rubbing on the stationary magnet, which might have altered the ignition timing. Weird stuff, but I need to sell this vehicle, so I...