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• Re: Loss of power at low revs
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 11:08:30 -0500
  Sounds like ignition timing to me. Try an adjustment without a timing light. Loosen the 10mm distributor hold down nut and tap the dist...
• Re: Ignition Timing - '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 14:29:05 -0400
  ...after the description with the specail VW test equipment, you should find an alternate procedure using a timing light. At 06:39 AM 8...
• re:Type IV timing mark part # & $
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 May 1996 09:01:06 -0700
  ...same piece is used on all 2.0's. -ellis\ >called "ignition timing scale" or something really close to that. Chances >are the dealer...
• Re: 2.1 ignition timing
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:59:07 -0400
  ...It sounds like you actually retarded the ignition. This should make it less likely to ping and reduce the "performance". It appears to have...
• Re: Electronic points -waste of time/money?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 20:21:28 +0000
  ...I tap the dizzy, it drops to 0 degrees, the > ignition starts to misfire (you can see it on the strobe timing light, the...
• I-4 conversion timing problem
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Sun, 6 May 2001 10:11:02 -0400
  Ran into a small problem the other day when I realized that I can't check my ignition timing by looking at the timing...
• Re: I didnt pass emissions---why?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 17:02:45 -0500
  Check your ignition timing,and they say to put some gasohol or alcohol in your tank for bueno emissions.
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:38:43 -0500
  ...Bosch 0 237 022 054 > ignition timing: 10 +/- 1 BTDC @ 800 RPM without vacuum (see note) > ignition advance checks: 0 - 2 @ 1050 RPM w...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:32:49 -0800
  ...Bosch 0 237 022 054 ignition timing: 10 +/- 1 BTDC @ 800 RPM without vacuum (see note) ignition advance checks: 0 - 2 @ 1050 RPM w...
• Re: Digifant II quirky issue. 3000 RPM rev limit?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 10 May 2017 23:02:26 -0400
  ...timing suddenly jumped. Strange. Chris Dnia 10.05.2017 o godz. 13:20 David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> napisał(a): > So...is the ignition...
• Best timing for '90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 12:00:17 -0400
  Volks I seem to recall some discussion about the best ignition timing for performance being different from the VW spec. Bentley says to set...
• Re: Definitive test for Hall > ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:30:40 -0400
  ...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: timing the 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 19 Nov 2006 12:39:31 -0800
  ...http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm#V8384 > > 1985: http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm#V1985 > > One more thing to keep in mind when timing...
• Re: Paging VW Van Full Timers
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 10:37:12 -0600
  Sounds good except, uhhh, what is "Full timing"? Is it like, an ignition problem? -- Rachel http://www.Gnarlodious.com/Vanagon/Vanagon.html
• Re: timing the 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 18 Nov 2006 23:02:46 -0800
  ...http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm#V8384 1985: http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm#V1985 One more thing to keep in mind when timing...
• Re: 2.1 Ignition Timing, Advance beyond stock?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 09:00:19 -0400
  ...2.1 Ignition Timing, Advance beyond stock? Has anyone tried advancing their timing beyond the stock setting? Did you get more power? I do...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:51:17 -0500
  ...Bosch 0 237 022 054 >> ignition timing: 10 +/- 1 BTDC @ 800 RPM without vacuum (see note) >> ignition advance checks: 0 - 2 @ 1050 RPM w...
• Re: Ignition Timing - '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 18:19:10 -0500
  ...Ignition Timing - '85 Westy > > I am getting ready to do a tuneup on my '85 Westy, but I can't figure > out > how to...
• Re: Ignition Timing - '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:06:57 -0400
  ...sharp end ofthe screw,and clip your timing light lead to the screw.I think timing is the mark on the first pulley and...
• Question about ignition timing..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:54:46 -0700
  ...The last ones I messed with still had points ignition. I used to have to change the timing on my air cooled German cars...
• Ignition Timming procedure for 84 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - cptnmeno
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 11:45:36 -0700
  Where can I get the proper ignition timing method for an 84 Vanagon? I can't find it in the Archives. when I follow...
• Re: Unleaded Regular or Unleaded Premium?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 22:53:40 -0800
  The knock sensor ignitions will adjust the timing to a maximum point and that's all. Say for example using 87 octane fuel at...
• Re: 12 mpg ???
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 21:44:17 -0400
  ...or something else? assuming newish ignition parts and engine already broken in, and no vacuum leaks, advance ignition timing until she just pings going...
• 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: timing settings...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 31 Jan 1997 15:24:41 -0800
  ...It also says that your idle speed should be adjusted before timing the ignition, and should be between 800 and 900 rpm. dave
• Late model VW electronic ignition questions.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 21:06:48 -0500
  ...I have three questions about the California electronic ignition system. What ignition wire set should be used? Can the federal Bosch 09171 ignition wires...
• Re: LPG diesels, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 21:43:41 +1200
  ...EFI injection-timing will not alter ignition timing in a diesel. Do the late (A4) VW diesels use a centrifugal oilfilter? Andrew Grebneff 165...
• Setting timing on '85
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 14:09:53 EDT
  ...ignition timing. I checked Bentley, and it indicates some VW tool. Can anyone walk me through timing a digijet engine with a timing light...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:17:34 -0500
  ...Bosch 0 237 022 054 > ignition timing: 10 +/- 1 BTDC @ 800 RPM without vacuum (see note) > ignition advance checks: 0 - 2 @ 1050 RPM w...
• Re: Digijet timing
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 11:59:55 -0400
  ...Digijet timing > HI all, On the question of ignition timing I would urge you to use > caution when advancing the timing past specs. > When...
• Re: Paging VW Van Full Timers
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 11:08:31 -0700
  ...Paging VW Van Full Timers > > Sounds good except, uhhh, what is "Full timing"? Is it like, an ignition > problem? > > -- Rachel > http://www.Gnarlodious.com...
• Re: Vanagon Ignition Timing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 03:26:04 UT
  ...Vanagon Ignition Timing Tom Brunson wrote: >Working with my 87 & 91 Vanagons I've been surprised how sensitive they are to >slight changes in...
• Re: compression & advance
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 17:07:57 -0400
  Tom Young wrote: > > Sean: > > My book calls for timing 4 to 6 degrees AFTER TDC. If you're really > timing BTDC then you're...
• Ignition timing
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Fri, 26 Feb 1999 17:30:50 -0600
  ...The timing is set at factory specs but I am wondering if I could advance it a few degrees to improve low end torque...
• Re: Digijet timing
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 12:41:11 -0400
  ...Digijet timing > HI all, On the question of ignition timing I would urge you to use > caution when advancing the timing past specs. > When...
• Re: The details of Motronic (long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 12:25:48 -0700
  ...Motronic (long) Individual spark timing: The ECU controls spark timing and calculates this for each plug individually making for very precise ignition timing. Minor...
• '85 Digijet Timing
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 14:20:43 -0400
  I have set the timing to 2 or 3 degrees BTDC. (I had been running at TDC for several weeks.) The low end power...
• Re: best gasoline to use
  Historical mailing list - J McCavitt
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 12:09:52 -0700
  ...the timing off a degree or two, than using 91 octane and running the prescribed timing... engine runs cooler, NO pre-ignition (pinging, knock...
• Timing on rebuilt engine
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 20 May 1999 15:39:21 -0400
  ...Engine now wants ignition timing of somewhere around 20 degrees BTDC instead of the nominal 5 degrees ATDC. I have verified that crank-pulley...
• Re: The details of Motronic (long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 20:04:02 -0700
  ...Motronic (long) Individual spark timing: The ECU controls spark timing and calculates this for each plug individually making for very precise ignition timing. Minor...
• flat spot at 4000rpm
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 14:51:39 -0500
  ...I imagine this is probably some sort of retarding of ignition timing effect, but is it normal? The last time I set the ignition...
• Re: Help with Distributor removal/replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 10:17:52 -0600
  ...before you add the electronic ignition. Set points to .016, set timing to 7.5, Mark your fan timing notch with white out or...
• Re: Timing Issues
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 29 Dec 2013 15:50:10 -0800
  ...Mark JRodgers wrote: > I need a tach to set the engine rpm for tweaking the ignition timing. > The tach in my van doesn't...
• Re: What's a Backfire
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  7 Nov 1995 16:13:37 -0800
  ...My understanding is that the gross causes are thus - o Ignition timing off o Valve timing off o hot cylinder deposits igniting the mixture...
• 88* Pre-ignition problems
  Historical mailing list - Harley Thomas
  Mon, 19 Aug 1996 15:01:11 +-200
  ...CO Vol 2.0, Ignition Timing 10 deg BTDC. Is there anyone out there who can come up with a solution? Harley Thomas, Uppsala...
• Re: Digifant II quirky issue. 3000 RPM rev limit?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 10 May 2017 20:16:49 -0700
  ...timing suddenly jumped. > Strange. > > Chris > > Dnia 10.05.2017 o godz. 13:20 David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> > napisał(a): > > > So...is the ignition...
• Re: Best chance of passing emmissions?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 17:53:29 -0400
  ...the catalytic)for emissions.Make sure they all work proper,and your secondary ignition is in top shape,including the ignition timing.Good luck
• Re: 86 Vanagon - Engine won't start
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 18 Apr 2004 21:16:22 -0400
  ...I > was told that when the alternator fries like that, an overload takes > place and other ignition/timing components may be damaged. > > Any input...
• Re: VERY hot exhaust issues
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 23:23:10 EDT
  In a message dated 9/7/04 11:35:57 AM, zmaninco@YAHOO.COM writes: << is there something else to check? >> The ignition timing...
• Weird ignition timing - '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:11:51 -0400
  ...I got the van started and timed it by ear before reaching for the timing gun. The van will barely run at 5 degrees...
• Idle stabilizer question--1.9
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 16 Sep 2012 16:46:07 -0400
  ...Does an idle stabilizer contain some type of tachometer? I understand that it adjusts the idle speed by adjusting the ignition timing slightly. Does...
• Re: #3 late timing + Minutiae: Timing
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Nov 95 13:38:30 +0100
  ...VW obviously first had to recognize the problem and started research, changing ignition timing in this manner is probably the last thing to do...
• Vanagon newbie questions ;
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harris
  Sun, 19 Nov 1995 02:57:00 -0800
  ...I would like to set the ignition timing - I have a timing light - but am unsure of the specs (timing marks) - advice on this...
• Ignition Timing Scale
  Historical mailing list - Jed Thompson
  Sun, 4 Apr 1999 15:41:24 -0400
  I recently bought an ingition timing scale from Bus Depot. OK so now im looking at my pulley and all I can think of...
• Re: Hot engine
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 17:37:16 -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: Unleaded Regular or Unleaded Premium?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 22:02:01 -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...
• Re: Fridae Question about ignition timing..
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:36:57 EDT
  In a message dated 6/18/2010 2:30:12 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM writes: Usually 40 hp VW Bugs...
• Timing 2.1l WBX
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:55:31 -0500
  Trying to understand the proper ignition timing for my 2.1l WBX (Digifant). Based on my read of the Bentley, it should be 5...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:00:57 -0800
  ...Bosch 0 237 022 054 >>> ignition timing: 10 +/- 1 BTDC @ 800 RPM without vacuum (see note) >>> ignition advance checks: 0 - 2 @ 1050 RPM w...
• WHAT IS THE iGNITION TIMING PROCEDURE FOR 84 WATERBOXER (DIGIJET).
  Historical mailing list - Chuck
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 12:15:00 -0400
  ...My timing tools are a strobe with advance dial and a dwell meter. Greg Clever. [text/html]