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• Re: Distributor Swap and Timing Issues - 88 GL with 2.1WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 13:33:01 -0500
  ...As a test you can simply plug the distributor into the harness, turn on the ignition and give the test dizzy a spin. If...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Kicks Back on Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Mon, 8 Sep 2014 00:29:47 -0700
  ...aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > > where is the ignition timing at ? > > >> On 9/7/2014 7:48 PM, Michael Magnani wrote...
• Re: '84 Westy: Does Air Conditioner Boost Idle?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:44:59 -0400
  ...The normal idle stab on the 1.9l engines is an electronic module that advances ignition timing when idle falls below 750 (Federal) or...
• Three questions on ignition timing.
  Historical mailing list - Thormod Nordahl
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 13:46:51 +0200
  Transporter 1984 1.9l gasoline european specs. I have a strobe light where I can set the advance in degrees. 1. Is the notch...
• Re: Is THIS the "boxer" transplant we've been waiting for?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 7 Mar 2018 20:28:02 +0100
  ...It probably would need to adjust/modify itself to the timing of the first crank. Ouch! I think it needs a belt or chain...
• Re: need some ID on parts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 May 2003 22:23:00 -0400
  ...When the idle goes below the set point (~750-green, 850 black), it advances the ignition timing to increase the idle speed. When setting...
• Re: Anything like this for 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 28 May 2011 21:43:56 -0700
  ...ECU has nothing to do with ignition in the 1.9l. As you > say, it's between the distributor (which generates the timing signal...
• Re: Tips on passing emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 23:41:19 -0400
  ...If you over advance the ignition timing the usual response is to lower the idle speed by closing the throttle bypass or the throttle...
• higher temperature for higer octane,cleaning your wallet
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 20:25:11 -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: Anything like this for 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 29 May 2011 01:56:02 -0400
  ...that it passes on to the ignition unit. You can watch it happening, just put a timing light on a 1.9l that has...
• Re: The "syndrome" solutions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 21:47:34 -0500
  ...How can the hall sensor fail and the engine > still run? You will lost ignition or the timing be all over the place in...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 10 Jul 2016 06:18:30 -0400
  ...2016, at 9:38 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Ignition timing also effects emissions, especially the formation of NOx. I > know many...
• Re: oil pressure problem on my 1983 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 20:11:19 +0000
  ...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: Temp II Sensor, Engine Hot.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 24 Sep 2013 23:20:33 -0700
  ...This sensor returns signals to the ECU to determine amount of cold start enrichment, ignition timing and idle stabilization during warmup. The sensor return...
• Re: NVC: OBDII tool recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:56:50 +0000
  ...It's about $160.00 and it yields gas mileage, instantaneous and trip and tank, gives you Water temp in degrees, ignition timing, air...
• Re: Oil in Coolant Morphed to "Power at Altitude"
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:36:58 -0700
  ...Do we dwellers-at-altitude still need to advance > the ignition timing of our wasserboxers with the "1 degree per 1000ft > above 4000ft" rule...
• Aftermarket Electronic Ignition
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 4 May 95 10:41:03 PDT
  ...I have a hunch that correct engine timing has a lot to do with keeping the engine temperature under control and, if so, the...
• Re: DJ Compression Ratio
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:40:30 -0400
  ...what is > about the right timing for all rpm's, loads etc. - without a feedback knock > sensor ..........Ignition Timing Curve is just like A...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Jul 2016 09:38:28 -0400
  Ignition timing also effects emissions, especially the formation of NOx. I know many don't care but that is why our engines are low...
• Re: installed new engine.. now have ecu/fuel pump woes....anyone help me?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:17:12 -0700
  ...good luck > > The aircooled engines use the AFM to permit the fuel pump, but the > WBX use the ignition timing pulse instead... > > Yours, > David >
• Re: Getting higher compression?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 23:02:22 -0400
  ...motors, unless you want to run special fuel and whack ignition/valve timing... Developing business and guiding change since 1996, G. Matthew Bulley Bulley...
• 1973 bus with single weber timing question
  Historical mailing list - A Brandon Smith
  Thu, 12 Oct 1995 13:30:18 -0700 (PDT)
  ...today i am going to try and adjust my idle and timing. i have a weber single carb and a vacum type distributor. i...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 14:37:39 -0700
  ...timing light should be connected to the vehicle power supply so that it is also connected to the same common as the ignition system...
• Re: Strange" no start" symptoms(long)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 13:46:22 -0500
  At 01:27 PM 3/28/2001, Marshall Ruskin wrote: >Timing checked out OK? And dat old debbil, are the wires pointing to the...
• Re: Emissions - does this sound right
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Jul 2013 00:10:19 -0400
  ...High NOx is usually caused by over advanced ignition timing, an excessively lean mixture or excessive load. The Cat is the only device on...
• Re: Correct Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 11:11:14 -0800
  ...but WHAT ABSOLUTE TWADDLE - >the spark plug gap does not affect the timing one jot - weak spark, splashy >spark, no spark, good spark, but...
• Re: Correct Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 11:28:53 -0800
  ...but WHAT ABSOLUTE TWADDLE - the spark plug gap does not affect the timing one jot - weak spark, splashy spark, no spark, good spark, but...
• Re: advance mechanisms on digijet distributor?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 11:24:36 -0700
  ...http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm#V8384 Other answers follow below in your text: On 4/26/05, Damon Campbell <damoncampbellvw@yahoo.com> wrote...
• Re: Digifant timing/tuning help needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 30 May 2010 11:57:02 -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: AFM???
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 11:18:22 -0500
  ...ignition chambers.... sends the >measurement to the ECU... > Electronic Control Unit/computer that keeps the mix of fuel and air and spark timing just...
• Re: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Fast Forward
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 17:52:40 -0800
  ...These cars had a very simple ignition system. The hall sender style distributor was attached to a little black box in the rain tray...
• Re: NOx high
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 08:50:04 -0400
  ...Usual causes are a lean fuel mixture or over advanced ignition timing. Since the Vanagon does not use EGR, the engine settings are extremely...
• '83-'85 hunting idle
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Tue, 4 Feb 97 08:56:48 -0600
  ...you can hear the changes in *timing* when the idle speed screw is turned. the engine will smooth out or 'work' against the ignition...
• Re: higher temperature for higer octane,cleaning your wallet
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 23:32:45 -0600
  ...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: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 22:45:56 -0400
  ...The low compression, relaxed ignition timing, valve lift/timing, piston design, even the decision to stay with the full wet sleeves for cylinders and...
• Re: Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:28:44 -0500
  ...If there is no spark, then you have an ignition problem. Coil, distributor pick up, bad cap, rotor, etc. If you have spark, them...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 19:20:40 -0400
  ...Even put in new ignition wires because testing them with a timing light can be faulty. My Shoebox Electronic gizmo shows the ECU fuel...
• Re: Can't get the gas going ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:03:28 -0800
  ...btw.........at least 80 % of the time a see a waterboxer than won't start..........it's from lack of ignition. One thing to...
• Re: Still Sluggish Update- Coil Source
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 17:30:01 -0400
  ...The ignition > > coil wire had fused to the connector in the top of the ignition coil, > > but I replaced it with an aftermarket one...
• Bigger Problem than Coolent Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 08:57:21 -0700
  ...sensor, Cat. Timing and CO where set by a local shop in Illinois. Heres thr kicker, if I quickly turn the ignition switch off...
• Re: Octane
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 16:46:13 -0400
  ...wrong octane level, and chances are the ECU will >inhibit your ignition timing to prevent knocking and cylinder wall >damage. A friend of mine...
• Points & Condensor
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 13:05:33 -0500
  ...Using a timing light, set the timing, as new points/new dwell can shift your timing by several degrees. Static timing will due if...
• Re: OT - soliciting Jetta TDI reviews
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 20:16:29 +0000
  ...I really worry about rubber timing belts on these "interference" engines. I had one break at 38,000 miles on a 1992 Passat with...
• Re: Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - frank
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 10:18:28 -0400
  ...It almost seems like a timing issue. Can the timing belt/chain go out gradually? I always thought they just snapped. Is there any...
• Re: optical distributor
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 09:02:29 EST
  ...It is similar to crank firing ignition system, but it goes off the distributor rotation. I have been thinking about a system for my...
• 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: Timing Issues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 29 Dec 2013 22:13:50 -0800
  ...need a tach to set the engine rpm for tweaking the ignition timing. > The tach in my van doesn't work - and one I...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 21:52:41 -0500
  ...Over advanced > ignition timing will also add to this as the advance timing will require > much less air and fuel to maintain a low...
• 83 h20 fuel injection problem
  Historical mailing list - Terrence Tickle
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 14:18:00 -0400
  ...2) Timing signal from Ignition Control (pin 7) to Fuel Injection Control (pin 1) looked good during stumbling condition. 3) Fuel pressure measured OK...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 16:33:12 -0500
  This was caused by pre-ignition. Ping, knock, whatever some wish to call it. Most likely cause is over-advanced ignition timing and maybe...
• Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss (second update)
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Mon, 25 Nov 2013 10:16:28 -0700
  ...Did you know the key-on power (terminal 15) from the ignition switch goes first to the headlight switch?&nbsp; It branches on from...
• Re: DJ Compression Ratio
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:52:58 -0700
  ...what is about the right timing for all > rpm's, loads etc. - without a feedback knock sensor > ..........Ignition Timing Curve is just like A...
• Re: Paging VW Van Full Timers
  Historical mailing list - The Old Volks Home
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 11:22:46 -0700
  At 01:08 PM 10/5/02 -0400, G.M.Bulley wrote: >What is full timing??? ********************************* Guess I was one of the few to...
• Re: Hall Sensor TEst 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Sat, 26 Apr 2003 20:33:50 +0000
  ...The Digifant Control Module (DCM) uses this signal to set up the ignition/injection timing. If the Hall sensor is functioning correctly, a logic...
• Re: higher octane needs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 12:06:16 -0600
  ...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: Correct Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 23:38:29 -0000
  ...The fact that the timing probably moves the right way under high cylinder pressures and rich mixtures, might mean that someone, sometime realised this...
• Re: DJ Compression Ratio
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:13:04 -0700
  ...what is about the right timing for all rpm's, loads etc. - without a > feedback knock sensor ..........Ignition Timing Curve is just like A...
• Re: CSI: Vanagon...Smog results!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 13:38:10 +0000
  ...That is the main reason the idle ignition timing is designed to be so low. Advance the timing, and the fuel and air quantity...
• Re: What is the average 0 to 60MPH Syncro times?
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Sat, 9 Oct 1999 22:40:05 -0400
  ...This is done > via: > > - Stock Volkswagen Hydrolic lifter cam > - 8 BTDC ignition timing @ 950 RPM > - 205 S distributor with 86 GTI timing map > - 1...
• Re: 2.1l vacuum readings?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 21 May 2009 22:27:08 -0600
  ...Cam indexing/timing will also affect these readings. Also check for sloppy timing chains, and improper or changing ignition timing. * bob