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• Any advise on timing of an oil change before or after winter storage
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 8 Oct 2021 10:22:13 -0400
  Any advise on timing of an oil change before or after winter storage? Does it make any difference as to when I do my...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sat, 9 May 2015 10:09:05 -0700
  Actually, by 'rear' I meant as it sits in the van, so the 'rear' would be the timing belt side. Sorry I wasn't...
• Timing '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 10:17:29 -0700
  ...I'm trying to use a timing light on my Westy and get no "flash" when I press the trigger. Using the battery under...
• Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 12:32:34 -0800
  ...You will see the timing jumping around with > it on-line. Without > it, the mark stays put.) My point is, with the > timing advanced...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Jun 2007 (#2007-635)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Sun, 24 Jun 2007 00:48:53 -0400
  ...Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2007 21:32:24 -0400 > From: John Reddick <SVYOLO@YAHOO.COM> > Subject: Re: Timing Chains...
• Re: [T2] Need to check it the cam is set corredctly
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Wed, 4 Oct 2000 06:47:35 -0700
  ...Look at your timing mark. It should be on ZERO. This is TDC for #1 to fire. With a stock or close to stock...
• Digifant timing/tuning help needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 27 May 2010 17:35:33 -0400
  ...So tonight I checked the timing. 5 degrees BTDC at 2K RPM with coolant sensor disconnected. It's spot on at 2K rpm but...
• Re: Timing on 84GL
  Historical mailing list - The Old Volks Home
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 16:59:36 -0700
  ...One (U shaped) is >for the TDC and the other (V) is for the timing. For the Digijet, it only >shows the V timing...
• Re: Engine alternative (inline four) a bit long
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:56:59 -0400
  On Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:42 -0700, "Scott Daniel - Turbovans" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > I always thought the timing belt on the 1...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:20:16 -0800
  ...The timing light shows I'm getting spark; I tried it on all four plug > wires. > 3. Right now, the timing is at TDC...
• Re: The details of Motronic
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 09:15:06 -0400
  ...How could the computer adjust this > mechanical process for an individual cylinder? The position of the distributor rotor does not set the timing in...
• Hall Control Unit and timing
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 20:50:35 -0800
  ...The swapped unit seemed to change the timing as in the engine turned over but with an occasional lag as if it were out...
• He's Alive, He's Alive, HE'S ALIVE!
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 16:55:17 -0600
  ...What's the best way to set the timing (I even went out and bought a timing light!). When ole Billy started up, well...
• Re: digijet FI adjustments-Digifant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 19:56:17 -0400
  ...This will cause the ignition timing to default. Adjust timing to proper mark at idle speed. Adjust idle speed to ~900 rpm. Using voltmeter...
• Re: 1.9 runs better with 02 sensor disconnected-kinda long cause I need to ventialte
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:51:23 -0500
  ...Only a temporary repair, as I need the timing corrected first. The vaccum gauge now shows a smooth needle without vibration, where previously the...
• Re: Zoooooom!
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 00:08:38 +0100
  ...I asked, "can we put a timing light on it and check where it's at?" We got out the light, hooked it up...
• Re: Ignorant glow plug question
  Historical mailing list - Sue Booth
  Sat, 16 Nov 1996 01:48:48 +0100
  The cold start cable on you diesel Westy is actually a timing=20 advance cable. When the vehicle is turned off, you should not...
• Re: lack of power when cold
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 21:09:00 -0500
  ...I checked the timing tonight (van warmed up, temp II sensor dsconnected, quarter in the throttle stop, nailed at 2000 rpm. Timing was indeed...
• Timing Adjust = loss of power?
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 08:26:20 -0700
  Hi, My mechanic was trying to get my 87 to pass smog and adjusted the timing back to specs. Apparently it was 5 degrees...
• Re: Timing Belt, Tools and etc.
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Thu, 28 Dec 2000 07:43:50 -0600
  ...Howdy, Well I am really getting into this Vanagon thing, I have come to the decision that I should replace the timing belt/(PO...
• Distributor Cap and Rotor, Leads, Timing
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 7 Sep 2017 00:32:46 -0400
  ...First, I got shocked twice before I figured out that I had a cracked distributor cap while trying to adjust the timing -- did I...
• Re: Hot engine
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 09:59:14 -0700
  ...Assuming your cooling flaps are fully > > open when the engine is warmed up, you might verify that your ignition > > timing is correct. If not...
• Re: Lost Power 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 9 Oct 2011 08:27:54 -0500
  ...Had the same thing happen when a timing belt slipped on my Mazda > 626. Sudden loss of power. In your case, if the power...
• Re: Synchros
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Dec 94 16:46:27 PST
  ...The funny thing is I never need to replace timing belts from any of my VWs and Volvos. But isn't it a sound...
• Getting Weber to run correctly.
  Historical mailing list - Aaron J. Wood
  Mon, 1 Apr 1996 08:39:40 +0000
  ...With the engine started I put the timing to this setting using a stobe timing light. Now I don't know if the idle...
• Re: Diesel question, reply
  Historical mailing list - Berry
  Sat, 27 Jun 1998 07:15:08 -0500
  ...It is probably timing or leaking injectors or both. Thanks, James Berry Pike Rd, Alabama 82 diesel Vanagon L 78 SB Conv 82 Mercedes...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 20:51:48 -0800
  ...The timing is jittery, but it's also about 5-10 degrees advanced from where I set it w/o the idle stabilizer, which...
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  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 26 May 2017 13:51:12 -0500
  ...I thought setting the timing with my > > strobe and tightening the clamp would fix it, but such is not the case. > I > > would like...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:08:28 -0800
  On Thu, Dec 17, 2009 at 2:09 PM, Robert Ueltzen <robueltzen@gmail.com> wrote: ..... > 3. �Right now, the timing is at TDC. �I...
• re:Type IV timing marks
  Historical mailing list
  8 May 96 00:35:00 -0500
  ...I don't have the part # any more, but it is called "ignition timing scale" or something really close to that. Chances are the...
• Re: Subaru Conversions Longevity?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 22:34:26 -0400
  ...david At 07:13 PM 4/2/2001, Drew Bedford wrote: >What about timing belt life? I used to have an '87 Subaru Loyale...
• Idle setting on '84 WasserBoxer (w DigiJet)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Henderson
  Wed, 20 Aug 1997 11:43:02 -0500
  ...Also, I notice that when I put a timing light onto the engine, I do not see any timing mark whatsoever. This worries me...
• Re: dwell angle
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 01:36:01 -0400
  ...as dwell angle increases and points open later, timing will be retarded, idle rpm will likely go down a bit, and so an iterative...
• Re: Advice on Spare 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 7 May 2010 10:42:54 -0700
  ...If there is a comparable ignition timing circuit in a 2.1 it would be in the ecu. the Idle Control Unit ...the vale...
• Re: Need timing advice (upright aircooled)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 25 Jun 1996 15:24:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >>I need some input on where to time a stock upright (1600) engine with >> a 009 distributor. > > When timing a VW engine it's...
• Re: 1.9L timing help
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 7 May 2001 15:22:03 -0400
  ...1.9L timing help Chad, Bentley says 5 degrees BeforeTopDeadCenter and VW provided a convenient v-notch in the pulley for this. There is...
• Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 07:16:00 -0400
  ...You or any one talking about timing belt changes, arguing with someone that it is a timing chain in vanagon engine. If you insist...
• GOT IT! was Re: 83.5 1.9L WB Timing
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 13:18:44 -0500
  ...Loosened the idle set screw 1.5 turns and moved timing close to TDC. Worked at getting a smooth Idle at 800 with the...
• Re: Digifant timing/tuning help needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 27 May 2010 23:15:21 -0400
  ...Digifant timing/tuning help needed > > Hi Volks, > > My 1.9L digifant engine has been sluggish ever since I put it into the > bus back...
• Re: Was: Go Westie engine....Then !.8 turbo swap
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:28:11 -0700
  ...Looking at the page linked below, timing belt replacement is certainly more complex than the ABA in my Westy. The job as outlined on...
• Re: Please help with carb, timing, & idle!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jan 1996 14:47:53 -0800
  >Martin, > >I want to thank you for all your help with getting this timing stuff right. >I was able to time the engine correctly...
• Re: ? Consequences of Broken Timing Belt (Diesel I4) ?
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 11:47:00 -0600
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: ? Consequences of Broken Timing Belt (Diesel I4) ? THe subject says it all- what are the potential consequences of a...
• Re: Full Sevice Gas Pumping solution. paint the cap
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 10:56:33 -0400
  ...Another method, that I used successfully to make the timing marks on a Bus Depot plastic timing scale more visible: Buy a silver paint...
• Re: Strange Idle
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 15 Dec 2003 13:25:17 -0500
  Jeff and Dan both speak the truth! At or about the same time, I did check and adjust the timing, and when I checked...
• 1985 1.9l Gas Vanagon - 4 questions
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Thu, 28 Sep 2006 00:12:01 -0400
  With the help of the group, I was able to un-plug my 2 idle stabilizer hook-ups and set my timing but.... (1...
• Re: trying some new timing settings...
  Historical mailing list
  31 Jan 97 11:38:49
  ...trying some new timing settings... I have been having problems with steady idle, intermittent, and usually after the van has been running at high...
• Re: Distributor Swap and Timing Issues - 88 GL with 2.1WBX
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 15:59:12 -0600
  ...Hope >>>> someone can explain. >>>> >>>> I need to swap a dead distributor for a live one - and I want to be >>>> sure >>>> the timing is...
• Re: New van timing, cont'd.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Jan 95 16:08:39 EST
  ...will make it clearly visible when it comes to setting your timing. -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- David Carment School of International Affairs Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6...
• Distributor Woes - Resolved!!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 19 Dec 2013 16:05:58 -0600
  ...Still have to set the timing. There seems to be a little timing difference between the two engines but that's no biggie. But...
• Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:44:50 -0400
  ...We can rule out timing as the problem. I will now check the injectors, the O2 sensor, the fuel pump pressure, and the AFM...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:51:17 -0500
  ...0 - 2 @ 1050 RPM w/o vacuum and basic timing >> 2 - 6 @1300 RPM w/o vacuum and basic timing >> 12 - 16 @2400 RPM...
• Thanks guys, Now how do you set Idle Speed and Timing?
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Sat, 8 Dec 2001 17:33:16 -0500
  ...I am having some trouble getting the idle speed at 950 (+/-)while at the same time having the correct timing. For some reason, if...
• Re: DIY compact timing light
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:25:41 -0700
  what's wrong with a low cost inductive timing light from some place like Harbor Freight. Mine cost like $ 19.95 and works just...
• Re: Timing belt install on a 1.8 8 Valve
  Historical mailing list - Joe Hunt
  Sun, 1 Dec 2002 08:38:52 -0600
  ...com> Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 8:49 AM Subject: Re: Timing belt install on a 1.8 8 Valve > Joe, > this link has...
• DIY compact timing light
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Tue, 19 Jun 2012 09:40:32 +0300
  Hello Volks, Since I don't have a ready-made timing light as well as would like to have a compact unit in the...
• Re: 009's from brazil
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 09 May 1996 09:34:30
  ...Of course, you should use the appropriate timing; a late bus is supposed to be timed at 8 degrees advanced, as I recall, but...
• Tensioner Adjusting Tool
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 22:44:39 -0400
  Could anyone point me toward a source for the Timing Belt Tensioner Adjusting Tool (spanner)? I've replaced the timing belt on my Diesel...
• Re: 2.1 in my '84 with digijet
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 24 May 2007 21:39:39 -0400
  ...Do I just pretend that it is a 1.9 and set the timing at 5 degrees ATDC, or do I set the timing...
• Re: timing marks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 27 Jun 2017 16:44:54 +0000
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• Air Fuel Mixture Logic
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Sun, 28 Dec 2003 09:14:08 -0500
  ...Can't get the car to idle well enough to set the timing using a timing light or the mixture using a O2 sensor...