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Re: Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist?
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:38:28 -0400
...Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____ Ignition system: Inspect distributor, cap, rotor, points, advance mechanism, hall sensor, ignition wires, spark plugs, coil, timing, ground terminals, electrical terminal connectors, computer...
FI Vacuum leak 83 Westy?
Historical mailing list
Sun, 22 Jun 1997 04:45:00 -0400 (EDT)
...The spark plugs, wires, and ignition distributor cap seem to be OK. It has a rebuilt water-cooled engine (or actually long-block) with...
Re: passed DE inspection :-)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:53:55 -0400
...Of course water boxers do not have EGR so those test really come down to the catalyst, O2 sensor, and ignition timing. The 81...
more 75 westy ignition? stuff
Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
Sat, 8 Jun 1996 09:36:18 -0400 (EDT)
...tossed the dizzy back in, set timing, and went to start her up. it fired, and began to run!! had to keep foot totally...
New motor in and running!!!
Historical mailing list - Colin Moran
Sun, 6 Dec 1998 19:26:54 -0600
...After setting the plug gap and timing the engine I took it out for a test run. At first it ran well, but after...
VW FOX - Been driving one since Feb. but have not seen one other than mine. Why?
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:28:35 -0700
...Most( including myself ) would have thought that this was enough to get ignition. Do you suppose that most VW Foxes went to the junkyard...
Re: FS: programmable adjustable wiper relays
Historical mailing list - John Graham
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:37:10 -0400
...I think that when you turn the ignition off the variable intermittent feature resets to the default timing. But the 99 relay is still...
Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
Historical mailing list - Roland
Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:48:25 -0700
...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: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:35:38 -0800
...I found timing too advanced, throttle switch not working, and a significant exahust leak j upstream of the oxygen sensor. The guy was very...
Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:02:53 -0700
...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: When can I get Wasserboxer power graphs?
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 16 Apr 2001 20:10:20 EDT
...formation, ignition system, exhaust and cooling systems. Again, there are good engine cross-sections, power and torque curves, the fuel consumption maps , timing and...
Re: Having trouble getting a good idle when cold and the computer functioning
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Fri, 24 Feb 2006 10:45:44 -0500
...I tried ignition timing several different settings without too much difference. Idle is ok when just started with idle set at 925rpms.It is...
RE: HELP ! 2.1 Digijet much to lean at high rpm
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 6 Jun 97 13:48:29 UT
...The rang you show indicates no regulation, or the ignition timing is too far advance causing air starvation at idle to maintain low RPM...
Re: To All Tiico Owners: (Friday) Solutions To Every Tiico Conversion Question
Historical mailing list - caryccc
Sat, 8 Mar 2003 00:39:37 -0600
...using a code reader and exhaust gas analyzer, burnt pistons, incorrect ignition timing, vibration, incorrect fuel pressure, setting fuel mixture adaptation, vibration, catastrophic engine...
Re: Help diagnose POSSESSED 2.1L Vanagon engine
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 18 Apr 2003 18:21:15 -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: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 20 Nov 2000 18:17:26 -0800
...95 Golf / Jetta - this would give you ignition control with predetionation control, a "chippable" fuel and timing curve and more accurate air metering due...
Re: Desperately Need Smog Help...Read all past posts....
Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
Tue, 15 Aug 2006 11:23:02 -0700
...Over advancing the ignition timing is the worst thing to do for excessive HC at idle. This causes insuffecient airflow so HC and CO...
Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 21 Dec 2013 14:00:55 -0500
...Set the timing mark on the large pulley to the > split in the case. Set the distributor finger to the marke on the > distributor...
How tight is too tight, new TypeIV starting.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 15 Jun 2001 21:14:21 -0500
...If this trip round the block brings up oil preassure (got a gauge) I'd go ahead and turn the ignition on and start...
Re: Washing/Starting problem
Historical mailing list - Dom
Sun, 19 Sep 1999 07:35:45 +1000
...White smoke whisping out the back. (water in the air intake or hopelessly out of tune/ignition timing?) 6. Turn her round and head...
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Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sat, 11 May 2013 18:19:48 -0400
...Time to go shopping again but it will give me time to check and recheck the ignition timing. I like your way of checking...
PETRONIX MELTDOWN Was: 82 cold starts fine; stalls after 5 min.
Historical mailing list - Kw
Sat, 4 Nov 2000 18:19:28 -0700
...I thought, Fuel, spark, compression, timing. I figured it was getting fuel since it started previously. I opted to check spark first. I opened...
Re: Unleaded Regular or Unleaded Premium? (Chemistry, beware!)
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 21 Dec 1999 14:36:47 -0800
...If there was a knock sensing ignition present, there would > > have been no knock as it would have retarded the timing until it > > disappeared...
Idle stabilization control question
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:03:26 -0600
...Here's run down of what I've done. -complete ignition tuneup, plugs, plug wires, new distributor cap, checked timing -cleaned all ground connections...
Re: help. no start after head gaskets replaced
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:34:26 -0800
...or the ignition timing could be way off - that fits the symptom too. Distributor cap comes to mind also.......if it's really tired...
Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 11 Jul 2016 16:57:36 -0700
...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: 81 Aircooled - Replacing Condenser
Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
Thu, 23 Jul 2020 17:13:33 -0400
I thought about that but the vacuum can was in the way of the 13mm nut so I had to release the timing pinch...
Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Fri, 16 Jan 2004 21:50:45 -0600
...wires > (seems to get good spark on all wires) > new ignition coil > checked timing and adjusted 5 ATDC > new fuel pump > new fuel filter...
Re: Thermostats - 87 degree vs. 80 degree
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:19:09 -0400
...There is some ignition timing compensation on Digifant but no one will notice. That said the 87C stat is the best choice for a...
Engine Rebuild Grief...Update
Historical mailing list
Wed, 1 May 1996 23:20:21 -0700
...Well, it turns out that the DPO had fitted the wrong condensor, the timing marks were screwed up on the pulley so I had...
Re: Vgon syndrome on 1.9 WBX
Historical mailing list - zampano
Tue, 13 May 2003 22:18:58 -0700
...All checked out good. >> Checked the ignition timing. Swapped out the ECU, removed the >> catalytic >> converter. >> All didn't make a difference. I just...
Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sat, 21 Dec 2013 12:31:16 -0700
...Set the timing mark on the large pulley to the > split in the case. Set the distributor finger to the marke on the > distributor...
Re: Gap of Sparks - Note correction
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 15 Feb 2003 23:36:49 -0600
My air cooled will not even start with the electronic ignition COIL. I've been told that the electronic COIL produces more current / spark...
Re: Fast idle and stumble
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 23:11:33 -0600
...handled differently in that 1.9 is strictly electronic control of Ignition Timing & Fuel Injector Open Duration 2.1 added the Idle Air Control...
'88 Vanagon Emmissions fix
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sat, 23 Dec 2000 15:16:10 -0800
...There are no vacuum leaks and ignition timing is right on. On a cylinder balance test, all cylinders seem to do something. The only...
Re: Cold Idle Problem
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Sat, 9 Sep 2017 14:54:41 -0400
...Follow the Bentley for the idle speed and ignition timing procedure. > > Poor engine performance after start and during warm up can be caused by...
DJ Motor: IT IS ALIVE! ALLLLIVEEEEEEE!
Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:38:17 -0700
...Be sure to listed for any signs of Post Ignition. My favorite test is to run mine up a grade next to a concrete...
Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 5 Oct 2010 11:45:30 -0500
...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: making a little headway but need advice
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:48:16 -0500
...I believe I have > assembled it with all the Injection system and ignition system complete. > My progress was cut short by a vehicle accident...
Re: Agony and Ecstacy
Historical mailing list
Mon, 10 Jun 1996 23:29:07 -0400
...Moved the two wires on the little duplex connector and Bingo we have ignition. I let it rev for about 20 minutes as Wilson...
Re: Rotor Replacement
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Mon, 10 Jan 2005 14:08:32 -0800
An ignition rotor for a diesel??? Hmmm..... Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of David J...
Re: Having an annoying problem with my 85 GL.
Historical mailing list - David Thompson
Mon, 16 Nov 1998 17:36:10 -0800
...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: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:21:48 -0600
...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: Fw: Spillage when filling the gas
Historical mailing list - mike miller
Wed, 13 Jun 2001 16:12:53 -0700
...And putting in higher than called for octane does nothing for you unless you have an ignition system that can adjust timing on the...
Re: Broken Spark Plug Electrode/Tip
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Sun, 9 Jan 2005 18:04:36 -0800
...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: Engine o2 out of spec
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 10 Nov 2000 06:44:49 -0600
...Check for exhaust and vacuum leaks, check compression, and that all tune up items and timing are proper. It is then possible to adjust...
Re: Is THIS the "boxer" transplant we've been waiting for?
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Thu, 8 Mar 2018 11:09:43 -0600
If it's like most 2 strokes, you have different port timing for the intake and exhaust depending on the rotation. The most efficient...
Re: 85 1.9L died on highway, won't start
Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
Sat, 11 Sep 2004 14:24:00 -0500
I ran the fuel pump (cycled it 4 times), shut off ignition, then went and unscrewed the bung a little bit. Fuel sprayed out...
Re: bearly runs w/ water on road pt2
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Fri, 2 Mar 2001 07:54:35 -0600
...All refered to > an electrical problem in the ignition circuit. Well, it happened this > morning to me on the way to work, it was...
Re: Failed emissions testing
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:26:32 -0600
...There can be many causes - engine wear, vacuum leak, fouled plug, bad plug wire, ignition timing, etc. CO emissions are carbon monoxide. And just...
Re: Loss of power - super hot muffler
Historical mailing list - Andrew
Sun, 8 Dec 2002 14:48:52 -0800
...it might be time to swap in a >new set of ignition wires. On the way home from the airport the power >loss worsened...
Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sun, 22 Dec 2013 22:14:29 -0800
...flooded wet spark plugs can look just like no ignition. I don't think I've ever found a coil that won't work...
Re: Gap of Sparks
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 15 Feb 2003 22:50:58 -0600
I've been laying out of this because you guys have got the ignition system pretty well down pat. I've had some good...
Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:48:09 -0500
Mike I have a used dist I could loan, sell you but you need to get out the timing light and see whats what...
Fast idle and stumble
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:22:59 -0400
...Tried to check timing but idle too high about 1,000 rpm and now and then a surge to 1,200 RPM . Engine stumbles...
Re: GEX update (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Douglas
Fri, 26 Jul 1996 22:44:19 -0700
...sounds like failure due to pre-ignition (knocking, pinging, > etc.). Detonation -- cheap fuel and to much timing! > Also check for damage on the piston...
Re: Weird idle problem continues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 18 Oct 2014 16:04:48 -0400
...up mixture, when to go into O2 sensor operation and some ignition timing trim. It is also used by the idle stabilizer to modify...
Re: High altitude starting problem, air-cooled
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 13 Oct 2004 14:16:55 -0500
...6) Check your ignition timing. Stan Wilder High Performance Ceramic Coatings www.engineceramics.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Sat, 4 Feb 2006 16:03:44 -0500
...distributor? Vacuum advance,or mechanical the in distributor? Water tempature II? Ignition timing?Cant think of anything else. It seems like a switch. When...
Re: Failed emissions testing
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:07:06 -0800
...and the timing too advanced. and you want it running as warmly as you can get it for the test.. like don't shut...