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• 1.9l Head torqueing. Was: 1.9l TD swap
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 23 May 1999 20:12:36 -0400
  ...Before installing the head, turn crankshaft to TDC mark. Then turn crankshaft against direction of engine rotation until all pistons are approximately equally located...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 07:50:30 -0800
  ...You > can check TDC of the crank by inserting a pencil in through the > spark plug > hole (I would work on piston #1) and...
• Re: Missing Female at Oil Breather Base
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Thu, 4 Dec 2014 14:20:02 -0800
  ...IIRC, this sensor is used to determine TDC or RPM for certain tests. pic of TDC sensor on my '88 Westy: http://tinyurl.com...
• Re: Ignition problem now worse
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:41:36 -0800
  ...I made sure the distributor drive gear is installed > correctly as per Bentley, double-checked TDC according to valves and piston. > Made sure rotor...
• Re: first try = first run = no running anymore
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:52:20 -0700
  ...Maybe the distributor gear is not align? > > > > The basic of TDC > > http://www.benplace.com/tdc.htm > > > > Ben > > > > > > > > > > > > On Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18...
• Re: Valve Adjusting
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 Oct 1998 20:35:45 EDT
  ...Set motor to TDC on the power stroke of no 1 cylinder (this is the cylinder closest to the front of the van on...
• Re: Engine retardation (way too long)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:41:26 -0700
  ...who here are running at TDC or BTDC? How long have > you been doing it? Has there been any identifiable engine damage? Better > power...
• Re: Top Dead Center Lead
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 20:46:09 -0500
  ...d like to make up the electric gizmo to use the TDC lead. Anybody got a little wiring diagram handy. I'm not sure...
• 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...
• Valve confusion
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 20:50:56 -0800
  ...From what I understand, it says to adjust the screw against the valve stem with piston at TDC, and them screw it in 2...
• Re: can't find timing marks
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 10:31:00 -0800
  ...One is a small rounded depression which is TDC. The mark to left of it (about 8mm) is a "v" notch which is 5...
• Re: timing the 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 19 Nov 2006 12:39:31 -0800
  ...Generally, if the 1.9 distributor is "tired" with it's > mechanical advance, moving from the stock 5 degrees AFTER TDC to 0 TDC...
• Re: '85, 1.9 timing questions
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 11:27:58 EST
  ...The timing notch for the 1.9L is to the left of the TDC notch. Bentley may have flipped the photo. Of course, if...
• Re: engine noises
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 20:27:34 -0700
  ...In the meantime, I'll drive." > One of your earlier emails had said that you can tell TDC by > looking for both valves being...
• Valve clearance not at tdc?
  Historical mailing list - Nate Saylor
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 17:08:55 -0700
  ...So I'm a bit confused as to why if I set #1 at TDC and set the valves, then when I go to...
• Re: Possible Distributor Drive Shaft issue - Timing
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 15:29:09 -0400
  ...the dizzy > drive shaft in, then turn the pulley back to TDC and Bob's your > uncle. Not so. I couldn't get the...
• Re: Valve Adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 17 Oct 1998 20:32:13 -0500
  ...The first mark on the crank when turning cw is 5 degree before tdc the second the tdc mark. Best of luck with your...
• Re: 1.9l Head torqueing. Was: 1.9l TD swap
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 23 May 1999 18:39:13 -0700
  ...Reverse the sequence below. > > Re-torqueing after repairs is not necessary. > > Procedure: > > Before installing the head, turn crankshaft to TDC mark. > > Then turn crankshaft...
• Re: lifter's sticking, adjustment procedure
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 10:26:21 -0600
  ...Bring #1 cylinder up to TDC, Remove #1 Plug, I use a flashlight and a piece of flat steel that comes off windshield wiper...
• Re: timing mark on a 1.9 wbx DH block
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Sat, 7 Oct 2006 10:18:35 -0700
  ...The U shaped one is for TDC and is 5 degrees off from the V. George Thorburn <thorgk@ACCESSCOMM.CA> wrote: Hey list, I...
• Valve clearance not at tdc?
  Historical mailing list - Nate Saylor
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 14:01:06 -0700
  Well my adjustment cycle is ongoing now. I clearanced the valves as per Bob's method. Once the lifters were pumped up I zerod...
• Re: Timing Notch? on 2.1 Digifant
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Mon, 15 Sep 1997 14:31:01 -0700
  ...2000 rpm) > which notch gives the required 5 degree ahead of TDC? In other words > which notch is which if either? Do you really...
• Re: Valve Adjustment during head installation?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 12:35:44 -0500
  ...Bring #1 cylinder up to TDC, Remove #1 Plug, I use a flashlight and a piece of flat steel that comes off windshield wiper...
• Re: 2.1 L Oil cooler seal and pushrod tube replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:59:27 -0600
  ...How many turns from TDC on #1 to get to TDC on that rear cylinder. And what is the cylinder #? As I recall - and...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 18:47:41 -0500
  ...nah, I'd better try to calculate >>this tomorrow! > > One pulse per (piston @ TDC** on firing stroke) so two per crankshaft > revolution. > > 850 rpm...
• help
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Mar 1999 21:34:31 EST
  ...I have tried the capacater fix with everyting set properly with the timing advanced to 5 deg after TDC and it helped a bit...
• Re: valve adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 19:14:41 -0800
  ...there is a gap at tdc but with > the > > hydralic lifter the valve is set slightly open at > > tdc???? Is the valve riding in...
• Re: The coninuing distributer saga - LOOONG
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 1 May 2010 13:21:52 -0700
  On May 1, 2010, at 12:41 PM, B Feddish wrote: >>> First, Page 28.33 Bentley VV85: "- set crankshaft to TDC on No. 1...
• Re: 1.9L timing help
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 7 May 2001 14:22:58 EDT
  ...This would be about a little finger width to the right of the TDC mark. To do this you have to monkey with the...
• Re: The coninuing distributer saga - LOOONG
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 1 May 2010 15:41:49 -0400
  >> First, Page 28.33 Bentley VV85: "- set crankshaft to TDC on No. 1 cylinder - insert drive shaft so that off-set slot in top...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 30 Jun 2016 19:29:17 -0700
  ...That's the advantage of a timing light that you dial in the advance > you want and then the strobe illuminates the TDC mark...
• Re: still not starting..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 08:49:11 -0500
  ...A simple way to find TDC is to pull #1 plug. Put your finger in the plug hole. Rotate engine by hand until pressure...
• Re: No, not the silver socket
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:26:08 -0700
  ...It pulses as some pins on the flywheel pass by a > sensor. > > http://www.ratwell.com/technical/TDCMarker.html > > >
• Re: Timing - 0 or 10 BTDC
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:38:48 -0800
  People set them to 0 TDC so they could run regular octane fuel. I remember reading somewhere that setting the timing on a Jetta...
• Re: Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 05:02:36 -0500
  ...Anyone have a good solution to > marking the 180 degree spot opposite the TDC notch? I have a scratch mark > drawn, but I am...
• Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:40:49 -0700
  ...Keep that at TDC while you get the belt into place with cam sprocket , tensioner, IP sprocket. here's a little trick .. rather than...
• Re: 1.6L NA d- finding TDC & injection pump q
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 13:53:21 -0500
  ...1.6L NA d- finding TDC & injection pump q I have a "new" engine (1.6L) to go into my '82 diesel westy. It...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 11:17:41 -0800
  ...when # 3 does that, and crank pulley says it's at TDC ..then you know it's really on # 1 TDC to fire. othewise...
• Digifant II problems in my 86 Syncro - HELP
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 20:18:37 -0800
  ...It is running very rich and the timing is set to TDC and has been tried to about -10 deg and +10 deg. Electrically...
• Re: Timing vanagon without timing scale, only insturment ?'s
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:04:11 -0700
  ...Assuming the engine turns to the right, mark the > crank pulley that distance to the left of the TDC mark. Now time > using basic...
• Re: Ignition problem now worse
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:50:42 -0800
  ...I made sure the distributor drive gear is installed >> correctly as per Bentley, double-checked TDC according to valves and piston. >> Made sure rotor...
• Re: Measuring deck height
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 10:30:43 -0800
  ...Well, I assume you mean that after using the dial gauge to get to TDC, and noting the measurement, you then remove the bar...
• Timing adjustment procedure on Digifant system
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 14:33:51 -0800
  ...The half moon shape is TDC. Next Bently's advice seems to say that with a properly set timing, the max advance is 40...
• Vanagon Ignition Timing
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 00:46:30 UT
  ...I wonder if the specs are that far off, or if the pulley timing marks are very reliable compared to the flywheel TDC sensor...
• Timing puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Sykes
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 11:01:57 BST
  ...However the pulley on the engine is the type with three notches which I think are TDC, 7.5o BTDC and 10o BTDC. Has...
• '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: Mixing Marvel and Redline?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 17:14:12 -0600
  ...Turn the > engine to TDC for each cylinder and then check the rockers to find the > loose lifter. When found, the lifter can be...
• Re: Loud clackety sound on start up?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:43:42 -0400
  ...http://www.benplace.com/tdc.htm http://www.benplace.com/1700valves.htm Bla bla bla... Ben On Fri, 17 Aug 2007 08:11:03...
• Re: What goes here? and a part request for a 85 GL.
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 14:09:26 -0700
  ...it triggers a lamp every time the engine > > passes TDC. An "engine running" indicator? > > > > -- > > Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott > > 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, > > Bend...
• Re: What goes here? and a part request for a 85 GL.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 15:23:47 -0700
  ...it triggers a lamp every time the engine >> passes TDC. An "engine running" indicator? > > >
• Re: VW-TIMING ON A '71 BUS
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Fri, 6 Jan 95 14:45:22 PST
  ...I've traditionally set the timing to 0 TDC using a > timing strobe and all vacc. lines attached at 850 RPM and around 48...
• Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:42:14 -0500
  ...the > TDC mark, but If I change the valve timing belt changes would be difficult > since I couldn't get the injection pump and...
• Re: What goes here? and a part request for a 85 GL.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 14:46:02 -0700
  ...it triggers a lamp every time the engine >> passes TDC. An "engine running" indicator? > > > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca > > '88 Westy http://tinyurl...
• Timing on 84GL
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 06:19:40 -0700
  ...One (U shaped) is for the TDC and the other (V) is for the timing. For the Digijet, it only shows the V timing...
• Sticky valve, lifter, or what???
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Sun, 5 Jul 1998 15:21:07 -0500
  ...So I re-adjusted those two, then put the other cylinder up to TDC and unscrewed those -- both had freeplay. Adjusted those back to...
• Re: valve lash adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 20 Oct 2006 17:52:11 +0000
  ...When I find > TDC in cyl 1 , and rotate the crankshaft to get TDC in the > cylinder I want to adjust, the amount I...
• Re: Success + Timing question.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 02:57:22 -0400
  ...timing mark) and a U notch closer to the rear bumper (TDC >mark). Bentley shows the V to the right of the U, but...
• Re: Adjusting Valves
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 10:37:16 -0400
  ...Here's how I found TDC on each plug, based on a suggestion from a listee: Remove the respective plug, pur a pencil or...
• Re: Adjusting Valves
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Feb 1995 12:27:28 -0400
  ...rolling the bus until we think they >are pretty close to TDC, and doing the feeler gauge thing. > Jack up a rear wheel, put...
• Re: cylinder numbers
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 16:17:57 -0500
  ...back out of the cylinder.When this stops, you also have TDC.This works muy bueno, and usually hits the mark right on the...