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• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:13:35 -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: Wasserboxer Distributor into A/C 2.0
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 11:08:52 -0700
  ...I believe these later dist's had all the timing done by the > ECU. If true you will never get this to work right...
• Re: tools to have onhand...
  Historical mailing list - Casey H
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:50:09 -0500
  ...Up to 17mm > Small ball peen hammer > hacksaw > mallet > metal clippers > Dwell/Tach tester > pocket multi-meter > Inductive timing light > battery charger 120v > > I...
• '89 2.1i digifant cutting out. Really need some help on this one...
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Bowen
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 11:04:42 +0100
  ...It's like the ignition has been turned off, and then comes back (usually in about a second). If the revs are low, such...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 16 May 2022 22:38:31 -0400
  ...The lift, timing including duration all have an effect o the air flow through the engine at various speeds, loads, and throttle positions. Valve...
• Re: Broken Spark Plug Electrode/Tip
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 21:26:28 -0500
  ...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: Hazards not working properly 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Thu, 4 Oct 2012 21:50:35 +0000
  ...vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com > > Well, let's troubleshoot for a bit. > > * Do the Turn Signals work (of course w/Ignition ON)? If so, the...
• Re: Ignition problem now worse
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:41:36 -0800
  ...to correct cylinder (#1) at TDC, am getting good > spark, set timing at 7 degrees BTDC while turning it over, Tried different > coil. HT...
• Re: van 'stutters' and runs rich
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 02:02:01 -0400
  ...Anyway, the ignition pulses also triggers the injectors so this is the first problem to resolve. Extra intermittent ignition pulses also mean extra injection...
• Re: Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 17:50:00 -0700
  ...ignition the points should be inspected and adjusted to .016/. 020, this will get you within the required dwell range. Rule: Dwell changes timing...
• Re: Ignition Kill Switch
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 22:55:40 -0600
  ...And even most Vanagon people would not get my diesel Vanagon started- timing's so retarded it won't even start HOT without pulling...
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 19:55:24 -0700
  ...When reved it >>> should >>> total about 54 deg >>> 2) TDC is a good place to set the timing on a 2.1 with the...
• Re: Distributor Nightmare
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Sun, 11 Jul 2004 10:24:09 -0600
  ...Stopping, turning off the ignition, and restarting > does not seem to help. Usually, I pull over to a safe spot, a gently > coax her...
• Re: Still lousy gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 May 2012 17:05:09 -0400
  ...Is everything being put into the engine burning and making power? Ignition timing? Use the O2 sensor to test mixture control. Cylinder balance. Disconnect...
• Re: '89 2.1i digifant cutting out. Really need some help on this one...
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 08:32:30 -0400
  The ignition switch, electrical portion, does wear out and causes intermittent loss of electrical connections. This may be your problem. Changing the switch is...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:15:25 -0800
  ...Its almost as if there is a >> fouled plug or bad ignition on one of the cylinders Or its running way >> too rich. I...
• Re: AFM failure
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:43:58 -0700
  ...Being obsessed that it was a timing or ignition problem, and not stepping back and rethinking. > > Alistair
• Got skunked yesterday by 2.1L NoStart
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:20:17 -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: today's adventure/what's wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 07 May 1996 08:35:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...This one's less likely, since a car needing an ignition tune-up will usually run better hot than cold. Got a dwell meter...
• RE: Emissions Problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Mar 97 04:47:14 UT
  ...mixture related, HC is ignition or valve problem. Lean Miss-fire will also cause excessive HC. Also, over advanced timing at idle is a...
• Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:49:52 -0400
  ...The Vanagon only has mild ignition timing, valve timing, and reduced compression and the Cat as NOx control. Most other cars use Exhaust Gas...
• 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 16:17:19 -0700
  ...We'll see how that goes. >> > >> > But what does not bode well is the fact that the week before that, I >> > installed an ignition...
• Re: 85 Vanagon GL slow starting when engine is warm
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 23:16:28 -0700
  Larry Sounds like the ignition switch is going bad. Gerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Stichweh" <lastic@BELLSOUTH.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 13:19:17 -0500
  ...the ignition control unit? Also, here's a part of my lack of training showing through: On the crankshaft, if the timing mark is...
• Re: Bummer, man--Gross Polluter
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 23 May 2007 16:57:52 -0400
  ...Look for a lean miss fire and/or over advanced ignition timing. > >The NOx is defiantly bad cat. > >Dennis > >-----Original Message----- >From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Anyone Tried the Pulstar Spark Plugs?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:18:36 -0600
  ...mcneely ---- Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Mike - > > I wouldn't think you could get much better than the factory Bosch Hall > Ignition...
• '81 running on
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 May 1995 12:33:40 -0700
  ...pre-ignition, running on, dieseling. This doesn't usually happen during normal city driving, but after longer freeway treks, during which time, the temperature...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:20:16 +0000
  ...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: Loss of power - super hot muffler - Shame on me
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 12:47:36 -0700
  ...suggestions and diagnostic discussions around my engine > problems - I replaced the ignition wires today and she's > running smooth > and the cat isn't...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 08:54:03 -0800
  ...circuit that adjusts timing > on-the-fly at low rpm -- with a properly operating idle stabilizer you > should see the timing bouncing all around...
• Re: 40 minutes drive and then cuts out.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:43:23 -0400
  ...Use a clamp-on timing light to test for spark. Absence of spark would collaborate this suspicion. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ in...
• 1.9 engine tune up
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 17 May 2022 11:33:53 -0400
  ...Once I got all components in specification (air, ignition including timing, fuel) that went completely away and has never reappeared. > > On Mon, May 16...
• Re: Help needed for 88 Cabriolet emissions failure
  Historical mailing list - Karen Gritis
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 00:42:12 -0400
  ...in the Cabriolet but the > readings indicate the following: > Over-advanced ignition timing raising peak flame temperature, > Increased compression due to excessive carbon deposits...
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 11:05:17 -0500
  ...Bad springs can make real havoc with the idle settings as anything above 900 rpm will cause the timing to advance, further increasing the...
• Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 00:12:12 -0400
  ...Nor did I check ignition timing or even play with that in > two years. > > Thanks for your reply as I contemplate my next step...
• Re: Steam Cleaning?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 18:36:29 -0500
  ...ignition the points should be inspected and adjusted to .016/. 020, this will get you within the required dwell range. Rule: Dwell changes timing...
• Re: rebuilt 2.1 runs like crap - can't figure it out
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 16:59:49 -0400
  ...Also, did you buy new OEM ignition wires? Very important. Spark plug gaps set properly? Ignition sequence is 1-4-3-2. Put the...
• Idle test for digifant.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 May 1997 12:45:17 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I used a timing light and the marks on the pulley to set my timing. Refer to Bently page 28.42 1. Warm engine...
• Re: Valve Adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 17 Oct 1998 20:32:13 -0500
  ...With the timing mark on the pulley at the case split and the ignition rotor pointing to the #1 mark adjust #1. Then turn...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 09:28:06 -0700
  ...terminals unless the ignition key is off. >I would think it's best to test it unplugged. All adjustments, timing/idle/CO, MUST be...
• Re: Low Top Speed - Help!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 09:02:18 -0800
  ...1 changed the entire ignition system (coil, wires, plugs, cap, rotor, and > distributor - was worn) properly set idle and timing. > > 2 changed the o2...
• Re: Rotor Replacement - Diesel??
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 17:06:27 -0800
  ...I supposed if you really tried to sell it, you may be able to convince someone that the new direct injection diesels use ignition...
• Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:12:37 -0700
  ...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: Stalling at Idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 19:29:02 +0000
  ...So far I've replaced the Ignition wires, rotor and cap, O2 sensor (it was due) and checked the idle stabilzer, air flow meter...
• Re: Stalling at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 21:53:32 -0500
  ...Idle stabilization is >done by advancing the ignition timing. > >Dennis > >-----Original Message----- >From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf >Of...
• On the road and need some help but where ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:42:02 -0800
  ...Its almost as if there is a > fouled plug or bad ignition on one of the cylinders Or its running way > too rich. I...
• Advancing timing for more power, was: Boston Bob's web site
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 2 May 2002 16:18:30 -0400
  ...Your ignition timing is set at a specific point of the combustion cycle to present a nearly complete burn of the fuel products within...
• Re: 1.9 heads on a 2.1 motor?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:33:01 -0700
  ...Modern engines with great low end power and really good top end power have variable intake valve timing, some have variable exh. Timing, and...
• Re: oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 05:58:03 +0000
  ...As a fix you need to get the ignition timing down to about 35 degrees total advance. Consider getting a real oil cooling system...
• Re: Vacuum gauge readings
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Mon, 27 Oct 2014 01:22:49 -0700
  ...I've tried two different vacuum gauges to verify that the dashboard gauge is reading properly. >> I've verified the ignition timing at 35...
• Re: Megasquirt FI Control and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 15:25:34 -0500
  ...Windows and you get 3D graphs of all the fuel and timing maps. When you price a new VW ECU, and you like to...
• Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 08:38:33 -0700
  ...ignition the points should be inspected and adjusted to .016/. 020, this will get you within the required dwell range. Rule: Dwell changes timing...
• Re: Gas tank capacity
  Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
  Wed, 3 May 2000 12:37:27 -0700
  ...This is with a new engine and transaxle, and I thought something was wrong with the fuel system or ignition timing. I've since...
• Re: '80 air-cooled power loss
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 11:20:54 -0500
  ...Is this more likely an ignition problem or a vacuum problem. I've looked repeatedly for any missing vacuum lines and leaks. Timing retards...
• '80 aircooled power loss follow-up - long
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 09:52:13 -0500
  ...Checked ignition system, replaced all vacuum and breather lines/hoses, repaired fuel lines, replaced oil cooler seals (due to leak), replaced small & large fuel...
• Re: The Dreaded Emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:56:21 -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: Help, stranded. Van won't exceed 55mph
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 11:49:26 -0700
  ...the fuel pump, oxygen sensor, catalytic > converter (found no blockage) and ignition timing. He and I have searched for > kinks or leaks in the...
• Real Life Motor Mods That Work
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 13:08:22 -0400
  ...Replaced stock distributor with Bosch 009, and a Pertronix Ignitor electronic ignition ($100) 7. Had EVERY SINGLE PIECE of moving machinery in the motor...
• Re: ENGINE FAILURE-could be caused by too lean air-fuel mixture
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 07:55:39 -0500
  ...So will over-advancing the ignition timing. Over the years, I've have yet to see a WBX engine ever wear out the pistons...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 13:49:57 -0500
  ...of oil to lube the centifugal mechanism >??? not many I suspect ! ) >Ignition timing is also controlled by the vacuum capsule on the side of...