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• Re: What goes here? and a part request for a 85 GL.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 12:47:08 -0700
  ...On 7/2/14, Vanagon <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > Surely someone here could come up with a use for a TDC sensor! Alistair...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 09:58:38 -0800
  ...pointing to the right position when the pulley mark is at TDC for cyl 1. > > I have tried starting the engine multiple times and...
• Re: Air in Cooling System/ 89Westy
  Historical mailing list - Geo Hahn
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 18:16:56 -0700
  ...fitting on the end to allow this. >Bring engine up on TDC firing position for cyl#1, insert compression tester, >attach air line with...
• Re: Valve adjustment advice
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 13 Dec 2015 17:01:07 -0800
  ...Valve adjustment advice Bentley says to back out the adjusting screw until it is flush with the rocker arm, then turn engine to TDC...
• Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:05:31 -0700
  ...setting seems to be for precisely setting the camshaft angle at TDC. (or is there another reason?) If I remember right (and I may...
• Re: 71 no start
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Wed, 28 Jun 1995 18:28:16 -0600 (MDT)
  ...in checking when the rotor is at the #1 position the plug for #1 > sparks, the piston is at TDC and the valve clearance...
• digijet timing
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Dec 1996 18:21:50 -0500 (EST)
  ...This engine was actually timed at 5deg before TDC. I tried turning the distributor to time at ATDC but the engine stalls! A few...
• 2.1 distributor drive gear installation question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:19:52 -0500
  ...Line up the crack in the case with the 0 degree TDC mark and #1 piston up--got that. Install drive shaft so that...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:20:16 -0800
  ...I will set to spec when I get it > running, but I would think it would start or fire at least at TDC. TDC...
• Re: Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 09:34:05 -0700
  ...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: first try = first run = no running anymore
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:37:30 -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...
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  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 26 May 2017 13:51:12 -0500
  ...is? Find the TDC and 5deg. marks on > your crankshaft pulley. The V-notch on the rim of the pulley > frontmost, closest to the...
• Timing - 0 or 10 BTDC
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:12:03 -0500
  ...When I bought the engine it came with timing set at 0 degrees, or TDC. The idle is OK, the power is good. I...
• Ti Co HELP
  Historical mailing list - Larry Martin
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 08:01:12 -0500
  ...I have the crank @ #1 TDC, and the distributor pointed to # 1. The best I could do with all my experimenting was a flame...
• 86'Gl nogo
  Historical mailing list - Dan Krautkremer
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:26:40 -0700
  ...Check timing, (#1 cylinder @ TDC, timing chain did not jump) fuel, and spark. All ok. Still wont start. Just cranks and cranks. I found...
• Smog check, II, wieght.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Apr 1996 16:21:42 -0800
  ...Timing 5 degrees AFTER tdc. 2500 RPM Measured Allowed HC(ppm) 26 (the form printed out had no specs for CO% 0.17 2500...
• Re: 82 Diesel Timing Belt
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 18:18:12 -0600
  ...You will know it is at TDC by the flyweel >> mark when the groove on the inside of the injector pump pulley is adjacent...
• Re: Digijet Idle Problems
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:10:20 -0400
  ...I'm running with the vacuum advance/retard distributor set at TDC and, from playing with it, I can tell you that mine will...
• Re: first try = first run = no running anymore
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:23:08 -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: '85, 1.9 timing questions (cont)
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 11:38:39 EST
  ...If = my timing is 5 degrees AFTER TDC, would the advancement be to 10 degrees = AFTER or TDC? I have never in my life...
• Re: Cold Idle Problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 8 Sep 2017 14:49:37 -0400
  ...air temp, coolant temp, air flow, closed-throttle/wide-open throttle, rpm/TDC** (plus oxygen sensor for closed-loop operation). I can't tell...
• Tuning
  Historical mailing list - Matt Chamberlain
  Sun, 8 Nov 1998 12:40:56 -0800
  ...When I checked the timing, it is advanced from TDC. I understand that this is done some times to increase power. My problem is...
• Re: valve adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 12:35:05 -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...
• '83 wasserboxer - valve adjustment advice?
  Historical mailing list - James, Daniel
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 11:33:53 -0800
  ...the section on assembling heads where it says something like "at TDC, back all adjusting screws so they're flush w/ Rocker arm, then...
• Valve adjusting--What am I doing wrong?
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 07:30:02 -0700
  ...Loosen it a whole bunch--still won't slip in. (Seems the spring side moves out as I loosen the screw) Recheck TDC; distributor...
• broken speedo and Vaccum pump
  Historical mailing list - Roper Sisler
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:07:34 -0800
  ...I blow intotheend andit may dislodge the piston from TDC.Then it will work one time.Is this caused by corrosion from disuse? http...
• 1.6L NA d- finding TDC & injection pump q
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 13:47:10 -0500
  ...I am familiar with setting the engine to TDC when it's in the vehicle. That's easy enough, but I'm wondering if...
• Re: Engine retardation (way too long)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:14:35 -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: 1.6L NA d- finding TDC & injection pump q
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 17:40:19 EST
  In a message dated 1/28/01 1:30:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, kadm@PUGETSOUND.NET writes: << This ought to align OK. We...
• Re: ? Consequences of Broken Timing Belt (Diesel I4) ?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 20 Oct 2001 13:42:04 -0600
  ...Because the engine is set at TDC during the operation the pump is popping backwards, this is the toughest part of the job. After...
• Re: timing these beasts
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 20:58:46 -0400
  ...but mine >is a DH so does anyone know the timing is 5 before or after TDC?thanks >agin.
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 13:41:48 -0800
  ...1 TDC >> when the dist rotor points where it should. >> >> the only absolutly sure way to tell it's on t# 1 TDC to...
• Gasoline Octane rating explained
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 09:33:26 -0800
  ...If the fuel detonates all at once (explodes instead of burns evenly), particularly before TDC, the result is detonation knock, loss of power, and...
• Re: Valve confusion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Nov 2006 06:05:25 -0500
  ...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: Rotor Position?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:34:11 -0700
  ...David --- "John C..." <Trvlr2001@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > Hi All, > I started to adjust the hyd valves, > #1 cyl is on TDC ( pass side, front...
• Re: Valve adjustment advice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:28:49 -0500
  Why are you touching the adjusters on a running engine? Before doing an adjustment you want to set the engine at TDC for the...
• Re: 71 no start
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 23:33:25 -0400
  ...in checking when the rotor is at the #1 position the plug for #1 sparks, the piston is at TDC and the valve clearance...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:26:44 -0800
  ...I will set to spec when I get it > running, but I would think it would start or fire at least at TDC. TDC...
• valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 19:49:53 -0700
  ...He is saying that there are 2 TDC for each cylinder. I'm actually fairly baffled by how to adjust the valves since the...
• Re: Timing Mark
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:08:53 -0700
  The TDC is where the #1 is on top when the valves are closed. OK? And only then put the distributore in the right...
• Re: Top Dead Center Lead
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 13:10:09 -0400
  ...d like >to make up the electric gizmo to use the TDC lead. David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84...
• Re: what is that parasite on the back of my altenator?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 17:22:47 -0400
  ...I've heard rumors of a TDC sensor mounted at the flywheel for use by the (now certainly obsolete) dealer diagnostic equipment, maybe this...
• Re: Ignition Timming procedure for 84 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 15:04:26 -0400
  ...For your reference, the other, rounded mark on the crank pulley is TDC. ref: Bentley 28.33 david David Beierl - dbeierl@ibm.net
• Re: Digijet Timing Info
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 11:14:40 -0400
  ...The rounded notch in the next rim is TDC. New replacement pulleys have only the rounded notch, since they could be used on different...
• Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 13:19:17 -0500
  ...On the crankshaft, if the timing mark is at TDC, does that mean that the #1 cylinder is at TDC? Or does it have...
• Re: 82 Diesel Timing Belt
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 22:09:20 -0800
  ...You will know it is at TDC by the flyweel >>> mark when the groove on the inside of the injector pump pulley is adjacent...
• Re: Cylinder hone -conclusion?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 23 Jan 2004 02:55:10 -0800
  ...The effect of this "non-axial" force is greatest at 90* from TDC, right? Which just happens to occur lower in the piston... Increased...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Wed, 26 Oct 2005 12:11:21 -0700
  ...I mechanically set it back to TDC according to Bently, but something doesn't look right. To get the timing set to TDC on...
• Re: which cylinder is #1 and which is #4?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 17:45:31 -0400
  ...flywheel end 3 1 2 4 pulley end Distributor rotor points to about 4 o'clock when #1 is at TDC. Shall we rant...
• Re: Timing a 2.1
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 16:01:03 -0400
  ...of the pulley is a more rounded notch which is at TDC -- you'll have to make the relevant translation either by mechanical means...
• Setting time timing - unexpectedly need help.
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:34:09 -0500
  ...distributor to take the timing from around 10 degrees BTC to TDC. I know this sounds dumb, would appreciate the help. I have an...
• Re: Zetec diesel/Euro Diesels
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:24:09 -0800
  ...1.6l "TDCi" a/k/a the DV6. Are these available at all in the US? Would they work with the Bostig kit? Allan...
• Re: <no subject>
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 18 Nov 2006 20:06:38 -0500
  ...When I found the little (unpainted) nick > for TDC, I found I had > set it up at 9 degrees after TDC. Using an ohmmeter...
• Re: Timing
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Thu, 10 Sep 2020 21:38:25 -0700
  ...35 (2” to right of the v notch instead of the TDC mark.) Looks like what I had was also Tencent but from earlier...
• Re: Valves adjustment in Bentley
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:39:56 -0600
  ...to pull the plugs and make sure the piston is at > TDC > for the cylinder you a playing with. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: oh shit, here we go again
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 18 Nov 2004 09:11:10 -0600
  ...item for adjusting valves or spinning the motor over to locate TDC also. I'd venture to say that Joy Rides Hall sensor is...
• Distributor Woes - 88 GL - 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 19 Dec 2013 05:27:27 -0600
  ...I noted that even with the TDC timing mark at the split in the case - the distributor finger on the replacement distributor did not...
• Re: Loud clackety sound on start up?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:33:11 -0700
  ...put each cylinder in TDC to do so for > eachcylinder that you want to test. > http://www.benplace.com/tdc.htm > http://www.benplace...
• Re: Adjusting Valves
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Feb 95 13:31:37 PST
  ...This means that the valve lash reading will be constant >>for about 90 degrees either side of TDC (crank rotation) for the cylinder being...
• Re: 1.6 TD Motor...Timing help....
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Sat, 21 Aug 1999 00:25:49 -0400
  ...Maybe you will need to remove one > of the glow-plugs and a dial indicator to determine TDC, and then scribe > some reference marks...