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• Re: '79 Transporter-High Idle
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Sat, 18 May 1996 20:55:39 -0700 (PDT)
  You mentioned that the timing is set to BTDC. I don't know if VW changed much from my '74 to your '79, but...
• timing belt?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Sep 1994 22:37:11 -0500 (CDT)
  I...ah, uhm..., well, I don't know what a timing belt is. There, I said it! The one on my wife's Accord...
• Re: Setting time timing - unexpectedly need help.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:19:49 -0800
  ...Setting time timing - unexpectedly need help. >I had hoped to turn this problem over to my mechanic, but when I called > him this morning...
• 85 1.9L timing mark - once and for all
  Historical mailing list - Rio D. Rafael
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 20:17:15 -0800
  ...The specs further state that the timing should be 5 atdc. So, I would assume that the mark would correspond to 5 ATDC. Now...
• Timing...
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Harris
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 21:31:24 -0800
  ...find out if anyone can give me timing information.  Such as, dwell of the points, timing info (*BTDC/*ATDC), and any other useful...
• Re: Ignition timing adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Tue, 10 Dec 1996 06:42:40 -0800 (PST)
  ...let engine idle and notice timing -place selector in a speed range -as engine drops below 940 rpm, timing must advance. I can't...
• Re: timing the 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sat, 18 Nov 2006 18:13:39 -0500
  ...Otherwise, the idle stabiliser will try to move your timing around all over the place and you can't do it. If you can...
• Re: Timing Belts, Gears, Chains etc
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:53:20 -0700
  ...Timing Belts, Gears, Chains etc > > >> Subie EJ22 timing belt change even with SmallCar mount (in mine): I >> got it down to 2 hrs and...
• Re: Timing Issues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 29 Dec 2013 22:13:50 -0800
  ...you could just look in the Bentley manual and do what they say there about timing. that the timing be 'spot on' at idle...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 16 Apr 2010 - Special issue (#2010-348)
  Historical mailing list - Todd
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:55:27 -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: I-4 conversion timing problem
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 6 May 2001 23:33:36 -0700
  ...In engines where the ignition timing is controlled by the ECU, it can advance the timing until it senses the pinging from ignition too...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:55:39 -0700
  Do you have spark? Maybe the best thing your timing light can do for you is determine whether you have spark or not. If...
• Re: Subaru Conversions Longevity?
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 19:13:52 -0400
  What about timing belt life? I used to have an '87 Subaru Loyale and it would bust timing belts about every 70,000 miles...
• Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:31:12 +1200
  ...I >wonder if they have timing chains??? Nah, their cams are driven by conrods. -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator <andrew.grebneff@stonebow...
• setting the timing on my 1984 1.9 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - gary goldey
  Mon, 13 Feb 2006 09:34:10 -0800
  I have had no one give me any idea on how to set the timing on my 1984 vanagon 1.9L on my first...
• Re: Tune Up or Not?
  Historical mailing list - Slloth
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:37:06 -0700
  ...Does anyone have a link for setting timing and such? I looked in my Bentley a while back but it looks like I needed...
• Re: Distributor Swap and Timing Issues - 88 GL with 2.1WBX
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 06:33:30 -0800
  As long as you swap the timing clamps along with the distributors you should be able to move them back and forth without worrying...
• Re: Need timing advice (upright aircooled)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jun 1996 15:01:14 -0700
  ...When timing a VW engine it's best to use a timing light that has a degree dial on it so you can tell...
• Re: Wifes Audi - Oil Leak - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:24:27 -0800
  ...The only problem I have with these engines is focused entirely on the timing belt. I strongly feel that no interference engine should have...
• Re: Tiico: stuttering when i step on the gas
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 16:35:30 -0700
  Sounds like timing to me. When mine was set about 4�BTDC (distributor had been pulled to spin the oil pump to find the...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Thu, 30 Jun 2016 19:07:01 -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: 85 1.9L timing mark - once and for all
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 21:39:27 -0700
  ...But, the problem is that it is better to set your timing around 5 BTDC and not ATDC. so, you might have to eye...
• timing light?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
  Sun, 07 Apr 1996 20:11:43 -0700
  What is the timing light supposed to show you? I bought a cheap one at Sear's, got it all hooked up... sure enough...
• Re: 2 liter saga with fi continued
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 08:51:09 -0400
  ...Ordered new distributor clamp from the dealer..........Will see if that helps keep the high end timing stabilized. Adam when the timing marker jumps...
• Setting the diesel timing.
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001 22:09:48 -0600
  I am going over to Zoran's house to set my timing since he has the tool that screws into the pump. Just in...
• Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Sat, 26 Jun 2004 23:59:06 -0700
  > I thought everybody knew that timing chains were only standard on the > carbureted engines. > With the exception of the Bulgarian market fuel injected V6...
• how does timing change by knock sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 07:40:48 -0800
  ...I learned that upon detecting a failure in the knock sensor (or infact knocking) the controller should retard the timing a good 10 degrees...
• Timing Belt, Tools and etc.
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Thu, 28 Dec 2000 06:45:23 -0600
  Howdy, Well I am really getting into this Vanagon thing, I have come to the decision that I should replace the timing belt/(PO...
• Timing, etc..
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 17:59:33 -0400
  ...I would appreciate it if someone could refresh my memory on the timing notches. I have 2 paint marks, 1 on the big pulley...
• Re: Sloppy timing?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 18 Dec 2006 20:49:51 -0500
  ...I haven't had to do a manual timing in decades and don't > remember if this is normal. Time for a distributor rebuild?
• Re: Well, selling the 71 bus
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Wed, 14 May 2008 12:27:50 -0400
  ...Change it when you replace the timing belt or you'll be tearing thing apart again soon.
• Re: 85 wbx miss at idle...update =)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 18 Jan 2004 23:02:47 -0500
  while below link is a fine article about detonation, this is different than classic pinging due to over-advanced timing, where, obviously, the spark...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:31:31 -0700
  ...VW provides a cam timing indicator so the valve timing > phase > > > can be checked against cylinder #1 TDC. Once timing for #1 is correct...
• Re: Aircooled vanagon acceptable oil temperature / timing problem?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 09:31:40 -0400
  Chris wrote Adam has suggested my high oil temperature could be a timing problem... can anyone elaborate? Air-cooled engines and air cooled vans...
• Re: Dyno testing and timing changes was Re: 85 1.9L timing mark - o...
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 13:31:06 -0800
  Really? Is that how that international date line thing works? Mike <SNIP> > > Of course. It's Friday somewhere in the world everyday. > > Silly person...
• Re: Timing?? Tiico
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 19:00:38 -0700
  Found it! In regards to the TiiCo engine- the timing is on page 28.13 (or 55 in .pdf form). It is between 5...
• Re: Wifes Audi - Oil Leak - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:46:30 -0500
  ...Timing belts and interference engines are extremely common these days and timing chains also fail. I still have nightmares of GM 231 V6 with...
• How Do you Set the Timing of the Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:53:14 -0400
  So my non vw mechanic just put in my rebuilt engine but needs to set the timing of the engine. I gave him my...
• Vanagon newbie questions ;
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harris
  Sun, 19 Nov 1995 02:57:00 -0800
  ...I would like to set the ignition timing - I have a timing light - but am unsure of the specs (timing marks) - advice on this...
• Re: Too much timing advance
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 22:29:39 -0700
  ...I found the timing advancing off the > scale! > > The timing measured 7 degrees BTDC at 820rpm idle, but rose to 40 degrees > BTDC at...
• setting the timing on your 2.1l - what value to use
  Historical mailing list - Frank Yonkers
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 18:28:18 -0400
  Okay, Bentley wants the timing set to 35(+-5) at 3000 RPM - this on an engine that's warmed up (80C) with all the...
• Re: Timing Mark
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:03:53 -0400
  ...So I kinda do need > the timing mark before I use the timing light. > > but, I now have a new problem to boot : > > I...
• JAVIER, What`s wrong/ Foreign member?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 28 May 2001 13:33:39 -0700
  ...The timing was a thread lately on the fuel injected ones here. It maybe the exact same for yours though. Try to advance it...
• 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: Distributor swap - 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 5 Oct 2013 13:12:52 -0500
  ...How about timing issues. Any tricks to going from one engine to >> the other without upsetting the timing terribly bad - or is re-timing...
• hOW DO i FIND THE BEST WAY TO TIME MY 83 1/2 WATERBOXER???
  Historical mailing list - Chuck
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 12:32:26 -0400
  ...I used a timing light to set up for CA. smog test and lost 2 miles per gallon ( 16.5 mpg from 18.5...
• Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:18:55 -0700
  ...Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines When replacing the timing belt in a Diesel, the VW instructions say...
• Re: idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:09:30 -0700
  ...I'm finding those with excessive play in the shaft and perhaps they have 'wandering' timing, or irregular timing, and you havn't mentioned...
• Re: Engine Timing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 22:01:24 -0600
  ...Engine Timing >Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2001 22:18:55 -0400 > >I guess I went over my own head with the original question I...
• Re: What is pinging? (Was Re: 73 bus / timing question...)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 09:34:34 -0500
  ...Higher octane gas reduces pinging, as does setting the timing back. Generally, an engine performs best (power and fuel economy) with the timing advanced...
• Re: '86 GL tuning advise
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 27 Sep 1997 21:07:21 -0400
  Eric, I recently discovered that there are in fact two timing marks on the pulley wheel: ----------^---->F ---u----------->R The "u" mark is TDC...
• Re: Ingnition time
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 11:19:05 -0400
  ...Then set the idle speed to 800 rpm and set timing. Shut off power and reconnect idle stabilizer. When it is working properly it...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:00:34 -0700
  ...VW provides a cam timing indicator so the valve timing phase > can be checked against cylinder #1 TDC. Once timing for #1 is correct...
• Erratic idle and timing
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 07:41:20 -0500
  ...The timing is another thing altogether. Another thing that threw me for a loop is I (wrongly so) assumed that the timing was like...
• Tune Up Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
  Tue, 15 Jul 1997 23:42:57 -0700
  ...Any tricks to know about this? I know to do the timing first. Bentley says to adjust the timing at 2000-2500 RPM. Is...
• More timing confusion
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 1 Apr 2010 17:33:54 -0400
  ...I then turned on the timing light and the timing was set for the U notch towards me. The Haynes says to set it...
• timing help needed!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Wies
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 22:04:52 EDT
  ...For shits and grins I check timing again: 20BTDC. A problem!! I restart it, run it 30 secs, shut off. Timing at 10BTDC. Restart...
• Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 16:27:59 EDT
  ...one more got a vw engine with a timing belt. and yet another got a timing belt from subaru. as farrside known, sarcasm has...
• Re: Simple timing question, '84 1.9 l
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 8 Apr 2006 06:10:33 -0400
  ...i used a yellow paint marker to highlight V, U and case joint, and make additional timing marks on the other side of U...
• Re: Ignition Timing Setting??
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Jun 1997 17:19:43 +0100
  ...the engines to set the timing correct Ralf Milewski Berlin Germany