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• Re: Maintenance Saga: '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 13 May 2011 15:20:26 -0400
  ...This engine used a more advanced engine management system known as Bosch "Digifant I" which now digitally managed ignition timing as well as fuel...
• Re: CIS Puzzler (Jetta content only)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 18:20:24 -0800
  ...82 Jetta engine onto it (including electronic ignition etc). > >When I time everything up (using a timing light and tachometer) according to >the marks...
• Re[2]: What's a Backfire
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 07 Nov 95 19:55:44 EST
  ...11/7/95 7:25 PM My understanding is that the gross causes are thus - o Ignition timing off o Valve timing off o...
• '80 air-cooled power loss
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 10:17:37 -0500
  ...Is this more likely an ignition problem or a vacuum problem. I've looked repeatedly for any missing vacuum lines and leaks. Timing retards...
• Re: Valve Adjustment-Help! (and Digijet Timing)
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 23:02:14 -0700
  ...to align the timing mark with cyl #1 and then slowly rotated the distributor until hearing a click. The Digijet ignition doesn't have...
• Re: [vjmc] tune up sequence- Timing Tools
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:54:15 -0400
  While a dwell/tach is great for setting the idle speed, for the ignition systems still using breaker points you can use the dwell...
• Re: Correct Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 14:24:20 -0800
  ...I agree that the change in timing may be minimal, and that it may be swamped by other factors (sloppy distributors), but my point...
• Re: digijet FI adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:47:43 -0400
  ...The Digijet requires very specific set up for the throttle plate, ignition timing, idle speed and CO. The adjustment on the AFM is only...
• Re: ECU for CA
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 23:27:32 -0700
  ...You also have electronic ignition system with NO points in your distributor! Your timing is also different. Bill V. "I'd Rather Be Hiking...
• Re: Digifant timing/tuning help needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 May 2010 05:45:41 -0400
  ...revs increase the > timing stays rock steady at 5 degrees BTDC. > > According to http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm the timing should > advance to...
• Re: Timing
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 21:53:34 -0400
  There should be two timing marks on your pulley. The mark closest to the engine crankcase is a sharp cut V. On the same...
• Zoooooom!
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Sat, 3 Aug 2002 14:06:09 -0500
  ...I asked, "can we put a timing light on it and check where it's at?" We got out the light, hooked it up...
• Re: Simple timing question, '84 1.9 l
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 17:41:53 -0500
  ...Idle speeds up when timing mark is to the left, runs smooth, >but doesn't have a lot of power and pings under load...
• Fixing an 009 distributor?
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 06 Sep 1995 10:17:00 -0700 (PDT)
  Finally found out why the timing on my '71 bus is so screwy. It has a stock 1600 single-port engine (long story), original...
• Re: Digifant timing/tuning help needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 27 May 2010 22:14:47 -0400
  ...According to http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm the timing should advance to 35 BTDC at 3K RPM.... I have tried swapping the ECU...
• Re: Engine (VanaJetta) won't shut off when hot.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:53:04 -0400
  Hi Neil, Is it running on because the ignition is still on, or is it "run-on" caused by pre-ignition AKA dieseling??? It...
• Re: 2.1 ignition timing
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:41:40 -0700
  ...It sounds like you actually retarded the ignition. This should make it less likely to ping and reduce the "performance". It appears to have...
• Help with Distributor removal/replacement
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 07:57:31 -0700
  ...the timing to be really high I think Any other notes/suggestions appreciated. I will be putting in a crane cams electronic ignition later...
• Engine Shudders -2.1L WBX.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 24 Sep 2014 19:40:57 -0500
  ...I checked with an induction timing light the firing of each ignition wire up 2500 rpm. Each was good. Yet it still shudders on...
• higher octane needs
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 07:58:05 -0800
  ...Advancing ignition timing increases > the > > tendency to knock. > > " > > > > It says absolutely nothing about the higher-octane > gas > > burning at a > > higher > > temperature. It does...
• Re: Runaway Starter Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 5 Nov 2013 11:56:00 -0800
  ...it could just as easily be wet-fouled spark plugs . ( timing slipped ...like dist not tightened down ? ..that'll create the same affect ) I...
• Re: Correct Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 21:38:08 -0000
  ...Changes in spark gap can definately make small but easily measurable changes in timing. a) So what is the difference between a 0.025...
• Re: 81 CA air cooled won't idle...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 23:39:52 -0500
  ...ignition timing. especially with poor idle, suspicious of assumed base timing setting. in any case, advancing timimg to 5 deg BTDC with idle stabilizer...
• Re: 81 Vanagon Type 4 Motor Timing
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 09:35:42 -0400
  ...No > issues with power. > > > > I would like to replace the points and advance the timing. The problem is > that I cannot advance the timing...
• Re: Emissions failure Nox (update)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:09:13 -0400
  Also make sure the ignition timing is properly set. Over advancing it to improve response is also a way to make more NOx. Dennis...
• Re: Ignorant glow plug question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 21:26:37 -0500
  ...a relay, independently?? >> The cold start lever advances the injection timing. The glow plugs should work automatically when you turn the ignition on. Dennis
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 14:41:31 -0700
  ...Even put in new ignition wires because >> testing them with a timing light can be faulty. My Shoebox Electronic > gizmo >> shows the ECU fuel...
• 85 Vanagon with intermittent engine stopping
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 17:10:02 -0500
  ...After replacing most of the ignition system to no avail, I disassembled the distributor. There is a roll pin that you need to work...
• looking for engine/tools
  Historical mailing list - Jacob Shaun Dustin
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 11:30:19 MST
  ...Myself, I'm looking for a Tach/dwell meter, a timing light, and a CDI ignition. If anyone has any good leads, they would...
• Re: ignition timing
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 2 May 2000 22:59:29 -0400
  At 19:56 5/2/2000, Bob Gourley wrote: >Could someone please tell me if the notch on the crankshaft pulley is at TDC...
• Re: What Octane Fuel?
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Thu, 2 May 2002 10:27:17 -0500
  If the engine is pinging--your timing is screwed up--reset it-- The owner's manual sez--87--use 87--- If you feel a...
• Re: oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 31 Aug 2017 13:52:24 -0400
  ...Then just set the idle speed to > compensate for where the ignition timing lands at idle. For the oil cooler > it can be done...
• Re: 81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Fri, 15 Nov 1996 09:56:51 -0800 (PST)
  ...That is, although the ECU takes some input from the ignition system (timing of spark) there is no "management" of ignition going on. So...
• Re: esoteric question about 1.9 distributor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 16:35:52 -0400
  Why would vacuum control of ignition timing be a nightmare? This part rarely fails and is easily tested and adjusted. Except for folks using...
• Backfire vs Afterfire
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 17:39:25 -0500
  ...Faulty valve timing and ignition timing being the primary culprits triggering firing backwards through the intake system. The engine mechanic instructors were quite adamant...
• The Mystery Machine saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 08:40:42 -0500
  ...What about ignition timing? Could slightly-off timing explain all these symptoms? Other suggestions? Many thanks, -jspeer '89 Westy, "Mystery Machine"
• Re: Emissions testing 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 16:13:26 -0500
  ...The borderline NOX reading here indicates the catalyst is shot and or the ignition timing is too advanced. The good Co reading indicates the...
• Jerky Van continued
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Sun, 27 May 2007 17:34:51 -0400
  ...I adjusted the timing and thought I'd solved the problem, but it's back again. Today I got caught in a rainstorm, and...
• Re: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 14 Feb 2001 21:08:27 -0600
  ...1) make sure ignition timing is close to top dead center for starts 2) number one piston is at top of stroke, both valves...
• Re: Spring service completed (long)
  Historical mailing list - SBate82659
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 23:44:55 EST
  ...front diff fuids checked steering/suspension inspected exhaust (all original) adjusted ignition timing checked ECU fault codes checked emissions control systems tested catalytic converter...
• The Non-Conversion Diesel Conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 14:43:12 -0800
  ...gas), combined with lowered air and fuel into the cylinder, less than optimum ignition and valve timing etc. Is this true? Thank you. JoE
• Re: Zoooooom!
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 00:08:38 +0100
  ...I asked, "can we put a timing light on it and check where it's at?" We got out the light, hooked it up...
• Re: low torque
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 21:15:28 -0400
  ...Poor low speed performance if not due to ignition timing or fuel delivery is an indication of bad valves or defective injectors. Improper mixture...
• Re: Cold isles well, warm less so
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:32:01 -0400
  ...Ignition timing. Vacuum leaks. Bad injector. Valve problem. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Timmy...
• Re: Bypassed DIS
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 20 May 2010 12:02:12 -0400
  ...It sits in the middle of the line between the distributor and the ignition module, and arbitrarily starts messing with the timing when the...
• Vacuumn advance problem - update
  Historical mailing list
  28 Nov 94 17:19
  ...getting any vacuum at the carb vacuum iutlet to advance the ignition timing. So my bus would barely reach 50mph. Last weekend I fitted...
• Re: Distributor Swap and Timing Issues - 88 GL with 2.1WBX
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 00:06:44 -0800
  ...basic inductive timing light will do. they can be used to find misfiring cylinders..even slipping accessory belts .. or intermittent ignition. A 'must have...
• Re: Digifant timing/tuning help needed
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 27 May 2010 23:10:22 -0400
  ...According to http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm the timing should advance to 35 BTDC at 3K RPM.... I have tried swapping the ECU...
• Re: DJ Compression Ratio
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:26:33 -0700
  ...I don't think many people recognize that knock sensor ignition is a feedback system - the ECU constantly pushes the timing as much as...
• Re: misfire when hot
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Oct 2013 00:50:07 -0400
  ...Over advanced ignition timing or the wrong heat range spark plugs will contribute to this. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: First road trip, what parts should i upgrade??
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:49:52 -0400
  All the good used ignition stuff & belts mentioned above plus a new spare water pump. I did two road trip water pump jobs on...
• Re: Digifant timing/tuning help needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 27 May 2010 23:15:21 -0400
  ...revs increase the > timing stays rock steady at 5 degrees BTDC. > > According to http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm the timing should > advance to...
• Re: Test Only Center BS
  Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 07:24:38 -0700
  ...Any unburned HC indicates a problem such as leaking valve, lean miss fire, ignition miss, incorrect ignition timing etc. Excessive carbon monoxide (CO) is...
• CIS Puzzler (Jetta content only)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 22:43:51 EST
  ...82 Jetta engine onto it (including electronic ignition etc). When I time everything up (using a timing light and tachometer) according to the marks...
• Re: size of nut (bolt?) on crankcase pulley?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:25:03 -0800
  ...so you start with pretty close to the right timing. also...for just getting ignition happening ... I test the first with distributor in my...
• Re: Crane XR700 ignition system question
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:33:35 -0800
  ...Best ignition system IMHO. -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug" 75 914...
• Re: Bearing wear
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 10:36:55 EDT
  <<When you lug an engine it is bad for rod bearings especially due to the pistons being slammed with early ignition of the fuel...
• tuneups and gas mileage. - 77 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sat, 10 Feb 2007 16:42:32 -0800
  ...Crane optical 700XL ignition system. The brakes are not dragging, air pressure in tires is good, alignment is spot on. Timing is right on...
• JAVIER, What`s wrong/ Foreign member?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 28 May 2001 13:33:39 -0700
  ...If your ignition is not electronic, your gap of the points(dwell) will change the timing as it changes. The gap gets smaller and...
• Re: Digifant timing/tuning help needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 May 2010 05:47:23 -0400
  ...According to http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm the timing should advance to 35 BTDC at 3K RPM.... I have tried swapping the ECU...