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• Re: Oil in Coolant Morphed to "Power at Altitude"
  Historical mailing list - David Hardy
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:36:37 -0700
  ...Do we dwellers-at-altitude still need to advance the ignition timing of our wasserboxers with the "1 degree per 1000ft above 4000ft" rule...
• Lack of power on my 87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Chris McBrayne
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 10:07:40 +0100
  ...Have checked all the vacuum hoses OK and set the timing up spot on to the timing mark but still no joy - any ideas...
• Re: Digifant ECU Chip source located...$260 or less...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 10:59:22 EDT
  <<Sounds great, actually, although I am not sure what it does.>> What the chip does is: -remapps the timing curve -change the injector pulses...
• Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - Townsend, Michael D
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 09:27:45 -0400
  ...for it's first batch of repairs, I asked about a timing belt. I am not ashamed to announce that! The honest mechanic educated...
• Re: emission ethics
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 09:42:40 -0600
  It depends on where the timing was before the change Gary. John Aircooled.Net Inc.
• Re: Bouncing idle
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 10:48:10 -0400
  Wrong timing can do this. Just turn the distributor a bit and see what happens.
• Re: Zoooooom!
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 00:45:24 +0100
  ...Overly advanced timing (if you ignore the pinging, or have a loud stereo) can burn holes in pistons, and other horrible stuff. Timing is...
• Re: TDI no vanagon content.
  Historical mailing list - Markus Samuelson
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 01:58:48 +0100
  ...If the belt should snap you have some very expensive repairs to do! Well mine still runs but then I have changed timing belt...
• Re: Type IV timing marks
  Historical mailing list - A Brandy Psmythe
  Tue, 7 May 1996 08:16:51 -0700 (PDT)
  ...No timing marks. A neighbor had a later bus, 78 I think, and I belive the marks were different. I think the pictures in...
• Why burning out a diesel glow plug in less than 40 miles?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delasalle
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 23:07:29 -0500
  ...But...anyone got any insight as to why the one would burn out - Is it a pump timing thing? Would that help explain low...
• Re: Getting nervous now
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Fri, 22 Dec 2000 21:23:28 EST
  In a message dated 12/22/00 2:36:03 AM Eastern Standard Time, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: << timing belt broke, most likely- >> No...
• Re: Timing light power source - confirmation
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 21:51:38 -0500
  ...When setting timing on all my rear-engine VWs I always use the generator/alternator positive terminal and put the negative clamp somewhere on...
• Timing Light
  Historical mailing list - Trenholme, Phil
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 11:07:59 -0700
  The Sears Timing light will last a life time most likely, I have had mine for over 20 years and it still works great...
• ECU for CA
  Historical mailing list - easoars
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 22:15:08 -0800
  ...the distributor timing? The reason why I ask is when I accelerate the engine and use a timing light the timing mark goes all...
• Re: '80 aircooled power loss cont
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 12:47:04 -0400
  ...Muffler not clogged. >I misspoke and said timing retards when I rev motor - I meant >it advanced (timing moves counter clockwise on scale). >Distributor...
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 20 Jan 2007 13:00:06 -0800
  You might try the total timing method Michael. Set the timing with an advance timing light to the total required advance at 2500-3000...
• Re: Electronic points -waste of time/money?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 13:36:11 -0800
  ...Put a timing light on it, rev it by hand, and watch to >>> see if >>> it returns to the proper idle timing. Did you...
• Subtle hesitation- driving me crazy...
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:59:25 -0400
  ...OK, I can learn to live with the less power, my old engine had the timing at 10 BTDC and the vacuum hose disconnected...
• Timing puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Sykes
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 11:01:57 BST
  Hi all, There's been a lot of mail from people with timing problems recently. Well here's another one. I have a 1971...
• timing marks
  Historical mailing list - Don Thomas
  Tue, 27 Jun 2017 12:35:03 -0400
  Am I missing something or must I remove some tin to time my '82 Westy? Thnks, Don
• Re: Engine power loss (need help)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 20:19:02 EDT
  It sounds like the timing is off to me (retarded) good luck, Steve
• Re: problems with "ping" noise regardless of timing
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:22:02 -0500
  ...The PO had the timing at >a total advance of 60 BTDC. I can't believe my mechanic did not check the >timing or...
• Timing tips for Idiots
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 19:43:44 -0600
  ...So - any tips here? I don't sen a timing scale anywhere, and have yet to find any sort of timing notch, although I...
• Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 09:42:44 -0800
  ...Your comment implied that idle is controlled solely by timing - which it is not. Once the timing is set, you adjust the idle via...
• Correct timing for '72 Bug
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Sep 1995 15:46:52 -0400
  ...Muir, my timing should be static timed to 5 degrees ATDC. My question is this. When the notch in the crankshaft pulley lines up...
• Re: Plugs, what does the colour say?
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Sun, 24 May 1998 22:46:11 EDT
  ...If it's white, the plug is too hot, the fuel mix too lean and/or possibly timing is off. If it's dark...
• Re: sound-deadening ??
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 19:43:42 -0800
  Very tricky timing issues involved doing this. With the canceling speakers right next to your ears you can be fairly sure of canceling in...
• Re: 2.1 won't run when hot
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 10:49:05 -0400
  A really easy way to tell if your problem is ignition or something else is to hook up a timing light and route the...
• backfireing ---stumbleing,stalling and worse,when cold
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 8 Aug 2006 10:57:26 -0700
  ...The timing and exhaust are fine. Any ideas? I noticed little slots where the vaccum advance attaches to the distributor,on the1.9. Is...
• NVC: 99 passat timing belt kit for sale
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 8 Feb 2008 12:41:01 -0800
  folks, i am clearing out my shop and came across a new timing belt kit + automatic tranny seal and filter. this is for a...
• Re: 1.9ltr vanagon timing help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:44:43 -0400
  Sorry, I can't really help there, except to suggest that it may be difficult to get the timing right so long as the...
• Re: Backfiring?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Thu, 13 Jan 2005 08:44:57 -0600
  ...the test will point to any >problems with the valves if there. >also check the ignition timing. >any really dark sooty stuff in the...
• Re: '86 GL tuning advise
  Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
  Thu, 25 Sep 1997 12:33:29 -0400
  I set the timing in my 1986 GL By ear, in a pinch. It ran great. I forgot about it for 3 year. I...
• Re: Update on the New Engine Timing Issue..
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 06:07:17 -0700
  ...Update on the New Engine Timing Issue.. > First wanted to thank everyone for the info on setting the timing. I am going to double...
• Re: East Coast Gathering
  Historical mailing list - Richard
  Tue, 17 Jan 95 13:10:19 EST
  ...Our 8th > grade is going to an environmental camp on in South Carolina from 12 through 17 > Feb so the timing is bad for...
• RE: '73 Toyo-Westy (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 13 May 96 15:48:59 EDT
  ...However, the one in my parents' car has a timing chain, not a timing belt. It's an '89. 60K+ miles and only needed...
• Re: How Long Does it Take Your Van to Warm up? Cont.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 07:31:44 -0700
  ...Setting the timing isn't very difficult at all, especially if it's just off a bit on a running engine. Setting it from...
• Re: 91 Carat Cold Stall
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 17:39:55 -0400
  ...I think it is the timing because it tends to backfire a little when idling, but it drives great at speed. I found the...
• Re: Idle stabilizer question--1.9
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:57:24 -0700
  ...Afterwards when I reconnect > the idle stabilizer, I can see the timing jumping back and forth. It > seems to jump between just two positions...
• Re: Fast Idle Problem & Timing Advance
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 18:14:43 -0700
  ...I just checked my timing a couple of days ago and I feel it was about 2 degrees off ( or so ). When I corrected...
• Re: oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 31 Aug 2017 13:52:24 -0400
  still trying to understand this thread about timing and zigzag papers. I picked up okay on taking up smoking (except for the coughing); but...
• wbx reliabilty & distilled Water
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 12:41:09 -0500
  ...To Cary Chiang, I had a 87 Subaru with the 1.8 engine it had two timing belts. I did not know what engine...
• Re: 85 wbx miss at idle...update =)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 18 Jan 2004 22:37:17 -0500
  classic pinging (so-called knocking) due to over-advanced timing does not occur at idle. knocking sounds with a ratty idle are another matter...
• Initial Start-up After Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Sat, 9 Nov 1996 18:18:14 +0000
  ...Should the timing be close enough to start if I line up the timing mark on the pulley and the distributor rotor with the...
• Re: Advancing timing for more power, was: Boston Bob's web site
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 2 May 2002 17:20:43 -0400
  ...To net the amount of engine destruction you I would have to advance the timing much farther. Now, I will agree that advancing timing...
• Re: Idle stabilizer question--1.9
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Sep 2012 20:40:48 -0400
  ...When the engine speed goes below a certain limit it begins to advance the timing to bring the speed back up. There are two...
• Re: Digijet Timing Marks
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Tue, 1 May 2001 10:26:07 -0400
  ...First it drove me nuts that setting the timing to the specifications causes the engine to run poor with lack of power. For weeks...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 14 Oct 2001 23:04:37 -0700
  You were VERY luckey! I have seen a lot of mashed heads and pistons due to Diesel timing belts breaking! David Marshall Fast Forward...
• Re: Advancing timing for more power, was: Boston Bob's web site
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 2 May 2002 16:08:00 -0500
  ...To net the amount of engine destruction you I would have to advance the timing much farther. Now, I will agree that advancing timing...
• Todays score
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 29 Mar 2018 20:19:02 +0000
  ...It got the alternator, A/C compressor, PS pump and a belt tore into the timing belt cover. Today the local PICK N PULL...
• Re: Passat W8
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 15:35:15 -0700
  ...Apparently a > timing chain on a Taureg requires over 40hrs labour! The engine AND > transmission need to be removed, etc, etc. Once upon a...
• Help: Need timing advice - type IV
  Historical mailing list - Brooks, David
  Wed, 26 Jun 1996 13:34:09 -0600
  I'd like to know what folks on the list think about timing type IV's for altitude (78 Westy and 82 Vanagon). I...
• Re: Success + Timing question.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 02:57:22 -0400
  ...There are two grooves in the pully, a V notch closer to the >engine (timing mark) and a U notch closer to the rear...
• Need help setting timing and idle on digifant
  Historical mailing list - Philip Jones
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 17:02:44 EDT
  ...Speaking of which, I wanted to recheck the timing and idle adjustment-has anyone on the list developed an "idiot's guide" to tuning...
• Re: <AIRS> 81 Vanagon Help
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 14:44:19 -0500
  ...I've got them trying to adjust the timing (without a timing lite). Fuel Filters o.k. I don't know much about the...
• Re: 1990 Carat...Overheating Saga that won't end....Help????
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 21:44:19 -0400
  ...I can't think of an item in it that would "hang up" and affect the timing. The timing advance is controlled by the...
• Re: Bummer, man--Gross Polluter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 May 2007 08:24:01 -0400
  Are you sure the vacuum advance/retard is working properly? The design is to reduce timing advance under part throttle operation and full advance...
• Re: Wifes Audi - Oil Leak - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:11:17 -0800
  ...The only problem I have with these engines is focused entirely on the timing belt. I strongly feel that no interference engine should have...
• Cold Idle Diagnosis (1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 11:46:22 -0700
  ...With the engine warm, set the idle/timing as per Bentley. 3. If the timing/idle are set properly when warm, but you have...
• Re: Correct Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 18:25:20 -0000
  ...but WHAT ABSOLUTE TWADDLE - the spark plug gap does not affect the timing one jot - weak spark, splashy spark, no spark, good spark, but...