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• Re: Engine Timing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 21:03:36 -0600
  If you move the timing 11 degrees advanced, then you have also moved the total advance 11 degrees. I have NEVER EVER heard that...
• Re: Timing solution
  Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 13:26:22 -0400
  ...Then you can set your timing to around 10 before, depending on your fuel also disconnecting the O2 sensor seems to help. You should...
• TIICO. Exhaust solved, now timing.
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 15:30:50 -0600
  ...There are timing marks on your TIICO pulley and timing belt cover - they correspond to zero degrees BTDC. On mine they were very hard...
• Re: Timing
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 20:42:11 -1000
  ...Timing There should be two timing marks on your pulley. The mark closest to the engine crankcase is a sharp cut V. On the...
• Re: [vanagon] TIICO. Exhaust solved, now timing.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 11:09:51 -0700
  Timing is dead dog simple on an I4 conversion! On the back (pulley side) of the engine there is an arrow on the timing...
• Re: timing method - Is this correct ?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 09:38:39 -0700
  Setting the ignition timing to TDC is close enough to start. You sure you have the wires hooked up correctly? --------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Young '81 Vanagon...
• Re: Emissions again.
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sun, 17 Dec 1995 14:30:19 -0600 (CST)
  On Sat, 16 Dec 1995, Mike Catlin wrote: > set timing retarded > get it real warm before the test If I retard the timing, it...
• Re: Timing vanagon without timing scale, only insturment ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:40:16 -0700
  here's another way to get the timing darn close to perfect. The engine has to be running decently......... like decent compression in all...
• Re: trying some new timing settings...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 17:46:11 -0800
  >| I have generally set my timing a little bit advanced (I think this is >| advanced--mark to the LEFT of the engine seam). I...
• 1.9 wasserboxer firing order
  Historical mailing list - john tomljenovic
  Sat, 12 May 2001 20:41:10 -0700
  Was trying to set my timing today, but could not determine which cylinder was number 1. Went though the bentley for like an hour...
• Re: Timing Done - Idles Rough (Long)
  Historical mailing list - armando guzman
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 22:55:36 -0800
  Static timing is good to get the car started, but dynamic (engine running) is more accurate because it takes into account the distributor advance...
• Re: The real story about the invention of the WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:18:18 -0500
  ...You can re&re the pump, complete timing belt and setup the timing in under 5 hours. At least I can! Rebuilt pumps are...
• Overall Timing Advance, Air Cooled
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 19:30:09 -0600
  Hello, I have been playing around with the timing on my van trying to balance between power and cool running temps. I am curious...
• Re: Erratic idle and timing
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 22:10:47 -0800
  You have the timing wrong, it is the same as a bug, 1-4-3-2, and #1 is to the right front, then...
• Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 26 Jun 2004 09:20:48 -0400
  ...do the timing belts let go at any particular interval (sorry if this is a dumb question) and if it does, what are the...
• Paging VW Van Full Timers - Clarification >> Living or Travelling Full Time
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 11:24:06 -0600
  ...received several email responses asking "What is "Full Timers or Full Timing". Full Timing is Folks that are NOW or have in the PAST...
• 81 CA van, trouble setting the timing(automatic)
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Sat, 3 May 2008 06:47:52 -0700
  ...That is going to be a problem once I get the timing set, that is the major problem right now. With the stablizerwires together...
• Re: Ignition problem now worse
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 07:49:44 -0800
  ...In the first post you said you couldn't get the timing right because the vacuum advance can hit the cold start valve, but...
• Anyone have a used timing belt cover for a 1.9l diesel block?
  Historical mailing list - dieselwesty
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 15:24:40 -0400
  Maynard, the other morning I went to finally try and install my 1.6l timing belt cover on my newly installed 1.9l NA...
• timing these beasts
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 20:20:43 -0400
  >I was wonderin how you folks hook up a timing light in the enginebay. do >you need to run a jumper to the battery...
• Re: Dyno testing and timing changes was Re: 85 1.9L timing mark - o...
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 22:01:17 -0800
  ...Dyno testing and timing changes was Re: 85 1.9L timing mark - > o... > > really...it's not that 1-900 number you're used...
• Re: Timing - 1991 Carat, 2.1 L wbx, auto-tranny
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 26 Sep 2014 12:21:52 -0700
  My guess is that the timing would have to be pretty far off to make the engine stall like that. My other guess is...
• Re: timing belt tools
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Thu, 28 Dec 2000 12:03:04 -0600
  ...The tools make it easier if you are doing > 3 - 4 timing belts a day. > I've done a half dozen vw timing belts...
• Re: Knock Knock ?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:06:04 -0500
  Check your timing. Incorrect timing can cause a pinging and reduced power and bad gas mileage. You should be getting about 20mpg highway. 7...
• Re: More timing confusion
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 16:56:01 -0400
  ...Test is function by disconnecting while the engine is idling and with the timing light you should see the timing advance and the idle...
• Re: Ignition Timing - '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 18:19:10 -0500
  Jay, I do mine with a cheapo Craftsman Tach/Dwell meter and timing gun. What I do is warm the engine to normal operating...
• Re: Distributor Swap and Timing Issues - 88 GL with 2.1WBX
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 09:55:32 -0600
  ...Hope >> someone can explain. >> >> I need to swap a dead distributor for a live one - and I want to be sure >> the timing is...
• Re: missing wire at distributor? and timing question
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 15:02:21 -0400
  ...Stock timing mark is the "V" on the pulley. This 5 ATDC. Line it up with the case split. (I assume you are using...
• Re: travel report (lots of latitude), and oil leak
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Jun 95 12:35:54 PDT
  On Sat, 24 Jun 1995 steffens@herbie.unl.edu (Scott Steffens) wrote: >Which is more effective, static timing or with a timing strobe light...
• 1.8 timming
  Historical mailing list - vwghost
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 21:01:18 -0500
  1.8 liter gas engine i put in my 88 vanagon using a diesel flywheel and pressure plate.I need to get timing right...
• Re: Diesel Maint-Timing Belts and Pulleys?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 30 Jan 2002 06:15:54 -0800
  ...Diesel Maint-Timing Belts and Pulleys? > Hi All, > > When you change your timing belt, what else does > experience tell you to change. I've...
• Re: Diesel Maint-Timing Belts and Pulleys?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 30 Jan 2002 10:24:23 -0500
  Everything you cite, except the water pump, plus I have the valves adjusted and the pump timing checked. From historic, walkable Mount Olive, NC...
• Re: Timing Light Recomendation. (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 11:17:21 -0400
  ...Timing Light Recomendation. (NVC) > I was planning on going to Se^rs and purchasing this timing light: > http://tinyurl.com/cjvvp > > Clamp on/inductive...
• [NVC] Passat Timing Belt Replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 8 May 2009 10:30:08 -0700
  ...I had worried that the timing belt needed replacement and needed to be done soon as the warranty had run out. Dealer price was...
• Re: Timing
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 08:46:04 -0700
  ---Peter Zendzian <peterz@GTE.NET> wrote: > > I am trying to set the timing on my van and need some additional > information. I have an...
• Re: Overall Timing Advance, Air Cooled
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 12:13:22 -0500
  ...Overall Timing Advance, Air Cooled Hello, I have been playing around with the timing on my van trying to balance between power and cool...
• Re: Timing
  Historical mailing list - Michael Brenner
  Tue, 18 May 2004 20:40:08 -0700
  I think I may have a timing issue with my 84 Westy. When reading the Bently manual, I'm a little confused as to...
• is setting the timing on my 1984 Vanagon 1.9 easy?
  Historical mailing list - gary goldey
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 07:04:13 -0800
  never attempted to set timing...not in a water-cooled VW anyway --------------------------------- Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments.
• Re: 73 bus / timing question...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jun 1996 19:31:34 -0700
  At 4:44 PM 6/26/96, Gregor Durstewitz wrote: >Hi All, > While adjusting the timing the other day I made a discovery I...
• Re: strange idling
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 1 Sep 2007 15:13:14 -0700
  I remember now that you said you had a strange timing situation possibly because of your distributor. There is a possibility that your distributor...
• Timing - 0 or 10 BTDC
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:12:03 -0500
  Before I raise anyone's blood pressure, let me explain that 2.1l WBX DJ-code (112hp) calls for timing to be set at...
• Re: I'm Back! Timing belt question.
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 01:57:31 -0500
  So, to make sure I protected the Westy, I asked this list how often the timing belt should be replaced. Some very kind people...
• Re: Bucking on acceleration?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Thompson
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 12:08:51 -0400
  ...On my 85 if the timing is set to specs it always balks on accelerating from stop. The mechanic now sets the timing and...
• timing marks
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 22:59:58 -0400
  I have an 84, and the timing marks are as you stated. I got mine to run best by not using the manual and...
• Re: Subject: What expected for 60,000mi svc
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 07:46:26 -0400
  >He mentioned changing belts, the timing belt, fluids etc etc. Change the timing belt on a waterboxer?? I think I would find a different...
• Timing light power connections
  Historical mailing list - wayout
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 11:30:39 -0700
  ...Where can I connect my timing light in the engine compartment (I mean the power leads). Thanks Jason Loewenstein Marysville / Tulalip, WA 85GL
• Re: Friday: One Bolt Led To Another.....
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sun, 16 Oct 2016 13:28:52 -0700
  ...I was disappointed when the timing adjustment didn't make much difference. The valve timing being off turned out to be the main problem...
• Re: Setting time timing - unexpectedly need help.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:39:53 -0500
  ...Thus it setting the timing correctly is a must DIY. I have done > this many times before, but the usual is not working. > > Distributor...
• Re: Weird ignition timing - '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:04:19 -0700
  ...My timing (based on the timing mark) was normal, however, so this could be totally different than your issues. A new engine solved my...
• Passing Emissions 83.5
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 20 Jul 1997 14:26:57 -0400
  ...I adjusted the timing. It runs best and at about 800 rpms with the timing, uh advanced a bit or is it retarded. If...
• Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:54:34 -0600
  On Sep 27, 2011, at 8:32 AM, Alistair Bell wrote: > valve timing adjustment is one of the reasons I decided not to install...
• Re: He's Alive, He's Alive, HE'S ALIVE!
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 15:26:47 -0800
  ...What's the best way to set the timing > (I even went out and bought a timing light!). > > When ole Billy started up, well...
• Re: Question about ignition timing..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:58:23 -0700
  ...My 36hp bus was especially sensitive to timing, for some reason. It would often over heat on hills if the timing wasn't carefully...
• Re: Distributor?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:18:53 -0700
  ...the timing curve is not determined on a 2.1 wbxr engine in the distributor. the Timing Curve ..advancing of timing according to load...
• Re: 1.9ltr vanagon timing help needed.
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:47:47 -0400
  ...The two marks you have on your pulleys are > V notch (timing mark) and U notch (TDC). I would set your timing to about...
• Re: Timine belt
  Historical mailing list - brady horrace
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:04:58 -0700
  ...The timing belt for my motor is like 40 bucks. While doing this the the post about the subi timing belt and the amount...
• Timing
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 21:46:23 -1000
  I am trying to set the timing on my van and need some additional information. I have an 83.5 Vanagon with 1.9...
• Timing theory
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 14:39:30 -0600
  Ok, I'm confused about timing and getting the sparks to fire exactly at the right moment. The only car I have a vague...
• Re: Timing vanagon without timing scale, only insturment ?'s
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:43:18 -0700
  ...Now time using basic timing light, but matching the 5-degree mark to the case mark. -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv...
• Re: Hot engine
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 17:37:16 -0700
  ...With regard to timing, retarded or advanced timing can cause an increase in engine temps, especially the former. Assuming your cooling flaps are fully...