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• Re: vanagon headers
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jul 96 19:30:09 +0200
  ...from one side together # 2 and 1 follow eachother in the firing order as are # 4 and 3, combining 1 and 3 & 2 and...
• Re: Hot Cat
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 1 Feb 2011 08:19:44 -0600
  A hot cat usually means you are running rich or not firing in one cylinder. Pull the plugs and look at each one for...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:59:46 -0700
  ...The firing order of the VW inline engine is 1-3-4-2. That means that cyls 1 AND 4 will be at TDC...
• Re: help! vanagon booted
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 19:35:04 -0400
  ...The firing order is, I believe, 1-4-3-2, so if #1 is correct then the next wire goes to 4 then 3...
• Re: NEW - SERIOUS FUEL PROBLEM - I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 13:15:16 -0400
  ...I cannot find a clear graphic in Bentley's on firing order and cylinder numbers to G up to distributor. This is my understanding...
• Re: 71 no start
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 23:33:25 -0400
  ...The firing order is correct. The thing will not even make a noise. It just turns over and over. nice and smooth but no...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 12:11:20 EST
  ...To run the test properly run and get the engine to operating temperature before removing plugs. // Your FIRING ORDER is 1-4-3-2...
• Re: CYLINDER #'s and FIRING ORDER - Were getting there.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 14:09:42 -0700
  Looking at your original problem post, the answer seems obvious. In trying to flush out your fuel system you pressurized the fuel lines with...
• Re: NEW - SERIOUS FUEL PROBLEM - I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 14:45:56 -0400
  ...I cannot find a clear graphic in Bentley's on firing order and cylinder >numbers to G up to distributor. This is my understanding...
• Re: update: goin camping only on 2 cylinders help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 23:32:00 -0400
  ...injectors and checked for leaks * am i correct in thinking the firing order is still 1-4-3-2 and #1 cylinder is passanger...
• Re: Hot Cat
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Tue, 1 Feb 2011 21:13:13 -0800
  ...Like maybe one cylinder is not firing. This is purely speculation on my part but after driving a vehicle for many years you can...
• Re: Definitive test for Hall > ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:21:05 -0700
  ...This is > accomplished by the ECU seeing the coil pulses and firing every other one. > > > Now, if the engine is not maintaining idle with...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:15:44 -0800
  ...The > > > distributor > > rotor is pointing to the the #1 tower of the cap and > the firing order is > > 1-3-4-2. > > 4. I...
• Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:49:44 -0700
  ...firing order ? On 4/25/2012 8:45 AM, jesse and monica johnson wrote: > yup understand Mark but i don't get the 2...
• Re: #1 firing position on 009? (2.0 l FI)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 08:15:52 -0800 (PST)
  ...If you don't have one yet, I would consider purchasing (in order of preference) Bentley, Haynes, or Chilton. Good Luck... -David ============================================================================ David Schwarze...
• Re: Leak Down Testing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 17:38:03 -0600
  ...To run the test > properly run and get the engine to operating temperature before removing > plugs. // Your FIRING ORDER is 1-4-3-2...
• Re: Sputter, Sputter, Cough, Cough, Die. (no, not my ex wife...)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:00:34 -0700
  Make sure that the spark plug wires are in the right order on the cap. It is pretty common to reverse the ones to...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 20:38:28 -0800
  900 (revolutions) x 2 (cylinder firings per revolution) x 475 (cc of air per cylinder) = 855 cc (or air sucked in per minute). That...
• Yes, we are going(long) was Last chance/need assistance
  Historical mailing list - David Ohlemacher
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 20:57:22 -0400
  ...Texas who kept me sane with calm words like, "Yes, the firing order must be 1-4-3-2, no matter what." OK, finally...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 12:22:27 -0500
  ...To run the test properly run and get the engine to operating temperature before removing plugs. // Your FIRING ORDER is 1-4-3-2...
• Re: Low Compression after Spark Plug Incident
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 23:28:03 -0500
  ...all four plug wires are good, and connected in the correct order. a bad wire will show up most on hard acceleration, as will...
• Re: A question of ORDER
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 6 Jan 2011 13:28:26 -0800
  ...A question of ORDER > Dear List, > > The ORDER that I question is the blow by blow removal of the 2.1 wasser > boxer in...
• Re: Puh-Leeeeze Help!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 09:22:40 -0700
  ...I also need to know the firing order and which plug is what cylinder number (LF, LR, RF & RR). If I know this, I...
• DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 12:36:40 -0500
  ...6900 - 8500 ohm firing order: 1 - 4 - 3 - 2 distributor part number: Bosch 0 237 022 054 ignition timing: 10 +/- 1 BTDC @ 800 RPM...
• Re: first try = first run = no running anymore
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:23:08 -0700
  ...http://z.about.com/w/experts/Volkswagen-801/2009/01/VW-Firing-Order.png On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 12:40 PM, Ry...
• Re: Leak Down Testing
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:57:59 -0600
  ...To run the test properly run and get the engine to operating temperature before removing plugs. // Your FIRING ORDER is 1-4-3-2...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:48:38 -0700
  a NOID light is the small simple tool, used to check if the ecu is firing the injectors. Just plug it on an injector...
• Re: Correct Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 23:38:29 -0000
  ...system will indeed fire across 0.030" gap > >Unless its of the same order as 46 micro secs then the timing effect is > >negligible...
• Re: Turbo question Water Jacket Seal failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 00:24:08 -0700
  ...but, according to the Subaru articles on turboing their boxer engine with cylinders on either side of the box, the firing order of the...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 2 Nov 2011 12:07:58 -0700
  ...Most of the time the ecu is > firing the injectors, but Noid light is the fast easy way to tell. > > Scott > www.turbovans.com...
• Re: Confused about valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 16:25:26 -0700
  ...So, if the firing order is 1-4-3-2, then when the rotor points to the wire leading to the #1 cylinder the...
• Re: Lifter adjustment... How can I tell if they are really hydraulics?
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:01:58 -0500
  ...This will establish TDC for the next piston (#4 Piston) in the firing order(1432). Adjust your lifters to 1/2 turn. Read this...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:14:37 -0800
  ...6900 - 8500 ohm > firing order: 1 - 4 - 3 - 2 > distributor part number: Bosch 0 237 022 054 > ignition timing: 10 +/- 1 BTDC @ 800 RPM...
• Re: first try = first run = no running anymore
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:25:12 -0500
  ...http://z.about.com/w/experts/Volkswagen-801/2009/01/VW-Firing-Order.png > > > > On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 12:40 PM, Ry...
• Re: still not starting..
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Hecht
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 18:41:11 -0500
  ...Did you check the compression? The popping could mean a plug firing into the exhaust cycle... Good luck alj > From: Anthony Hecht <lists@SLAPNOSE...
• Re: cylinder numbers
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 16:17:57 -0500
  ...As for an inline 4 cyl., I think the fireing order for all(balance necesatates) is 1- 4-2-3.These numbers are usually...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:32:49 -0800
  ...6900 - 8500 ohm firing order: 1 - 4 - 3 - 2 distributor part number: Bosch 0 237 022 054 ignition timing: 10 +/- 1 BTDC @ 800 RPM...
• Vacuum leaks and timing
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 19:19:52 -0600
  ...6- ordered new o-ring gaskets for the injectors, but I haven't put them in yet. Maybe this will do this trick, but...
• Engine Log
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jul 1995 20:36:24 -0700
  ...believe there was any at all), and that # 1 & 3 stopped firing. Guess I'm starting this engine over alltogether. About the only thing...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:51:17 -0500
  ...6900 - 8500 ohm >> firing order: 1 - 4 - 3 - 2 >> distributor part number: Bosch 0 237 022 054 >> ignition timing: 10 +/- 1 BTDC @ 800 RPM...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 18:11:02 -0500
  ...To run the test properly run and get the engine to operating temperature before removing plugs. // Your FIRING ORDER is 1-4-3-2...
• Re: Correct Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 06:24:06 -0600
  ...system will indeed fire across 0.030" gap > > >Unless its of the same order as 46 micro secs then the timing > effect is > > >negligible...
• Re: Still running like crap, the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 20:02:45 -0500
  ...I'll have him check the compression too. > >Please convince me not to order a carburetor kit.... > >Thanks, >Bryan
• Re: Will not start question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 07:58:43 -0700
  ...The ECU should ground the 2nd wire for each injector momentarily in a round robin order to fire the 4 injectors when you are...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:17:34 -0500
  ...6900 - 8500 ohm > firing order: 1 - 4 - 3 - 2 > distributor part number: Bosch 0 237 022 054 > ignition timing: 10 +/- 1 BTDC @ 800 RPM...
• Re: TDC, AC
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 11:08:16 -0800
  ...the wires from the cap to the cylenders and note the firing order which is given on the generator pedistal. If you find one...
• Re: 2.1 L Oil cooler seal and pushrod tube replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 12 Feb 2015 21:02:27 -0500
  Firing order is 1, 4, 3, 2. If you turn it backwards you will get 1,2,3,4. #1 is right front and...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:00:34 -0700
  ...same time be lined up for its exhaust stroke TDC. > > The firing order of the VW inline engine is 1-3-4-2. That...
• Re: Bluestar =?windows-1252?Q?project=85no_start_yet?=
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 May 2013 14:32:12 -0700
  ...check firing order about 5 times. it just works out that it's 1-2-3-4 on the dist capgoing backwards ..counterclockwise. personally...
• Re: rebuilt 2.1 runs like crap - can't figure it out
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 11:15:58 -0500
  ...First problem I had was the firing > order. Got that figured out. I think I put the distributor drive shaft in > wrong, but from...
• Re: How does a leak down tester work???
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 13:16:29 -0500
  ...To run the test properly run and get the > engine to operating temperature before removing plugs. // Your FIRING > ORDER is > 1-4-3-2...
• was spark wires , now about the future of diesel and fuel prices
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:06:02 -0700
  ...Also a handy little trick to keep in mind is, going backwards ( distributor turns clockwise , so going backwards is counterclockwise ) the 'reverse firing order...
• Brrr! It's freezin' in here!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Dec 1995 22:42:01 -0600 (CST)
  ...it gets pretty comfortable inside, on a bitterly cold day, about 20-30 minutes after firing it up). Problem is, the heater tube ducting...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:00:57 -0800
  ...6900 - 8500 ohm >>> firing order: 1 - 4 - 3 - 2 >>> distributor part number: Bosch 0 237 022 054 >>> ignition timing: 10 +/- 1 BTDC @ 800 RPM...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:28:08 -0800
  ...Calculate fuel consumption when idling? > > >> 900 (revolutions) x 2 (cylinder firings per revolution) x 475 (cc of air >> per cylinder) = 855 cc (or air...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:20:28 -0800
  ...6900 - 8500 ohm firing order: 1 - 4 - 3 - 2 distributor part number: Bosch 0 237 022 054 ignition timing: 10 +/- 1 BTDC @ 800 RPM...
• Re: First trip with to be named Vanagon - some "excitement"
  Historical mailing list - Frank Schultz
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 09:41:27 -0400
  ...All of the cooling tin seems to be in place, I am missing a couple of plug wire grommets, ordering those today. The dip...
• Re: Will not start question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 08:39:11 -0700
  ...The ECU > should ground the 2nd wire for each injector momentarily in a round robin > order to fire the 4 injectors when you are...
• Re: Will not start question
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:14:04 -0400
  ...The ECU >should ground the 2nd wire for each injector momentarily in a round robin >order to fire the 4 injectors when you are...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:38:43 -0500
  ...6900 - 8500 ohm > firing order: 1 - 4 - 3 - 2 > distributor part number: Bosch 0 237 022 054 > ignition timing: 10 +/- 1 BTDC @ 800 RPM...