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• Re: Timing vanagon without timing scale, only insturment ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:09:47 -0700
  ...Timing vanagon without timing scale, only insturment ?'s > Can I accurately time an 82 vanagon > > Using any special type of timing light or insturment...
• Timing vanagon without timing scale, only insturment ?'s
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:59:31 -0700
  Can I accurately time an 82 vanagon Using any special type of timing light or insturment Without my timing scale on the engine block...
• Re: Timing question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 18:34:37 -0400
  At 21:11 8/23/99 +0000, Jeff Gilbert wrote: >Hi Volks, > >Basic timing question here... What kind of performance issues (or any >other...
• Vanagon Ignition Timing
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 00:46:30 UT
  Working with my 87 & 91 Vanagons I've been surprised how sensitive they are to slight changes in ignition timing. After timing a replacement...
• 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
  When replacing the timing belt in a Diesel, the VW instructions say to (first to lock everything up) then *loosen the camshaft nut* (Then...
• Re: timing help needed!
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 19:33:10 -0700
  Get a strobe timing light, set your points to .016(45Dwell), set idle to 850 RPM, with the timing light set the timing to...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 11:21:47 -0400
  My old timing light was D.O.D. , Had to purchase a Craftsman Sears timing light Hopefully I used it correctly! Here is what...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 09:33:46 -0600
  ...I found my old timing light from Sears 1971 >>>> vintage I suspect it's NG. >>>> I'm headed down to my Sears store for...
• Timing Belts
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Dec 94 23:04:59 EST
  > long twisted timing belt. The newer vws - front engine types - may > have timing belts -- I don't know, but generalizations are dangerous. > the EV...
• Re: Timing 1.9,2.1 engines
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 14:17:40 -0500
  ...Maintain engine RPMs ~2500 and point timing light at timing mark. (5 BTDC) 8. If timing mark aligns with split line between crankcase halves...
• timing does not advance
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 23:08:49 -0600
  Hi all, I followed procedures outlined in a posting by Mark Keller to set the timing on my '89 Carat, automatic. According to his...
• Re: Advancing timing
  Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 14:54:17 -0400
  If you advance the timing sufficiently and disconnect the vacuum retard, you should have no need for the idle stabilizer. It is only there...
• Ignition Timing Procedure 1986+ Vanagon 2.1L Digifant
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 19:45:09 -0800
  ...Maintain engine RPMs ~2500 and point timing light at timing mark. (5 BTDC) 8. If timing mark aligns with split line between crankcase halves...
• Re: timing does not advance
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 08:18:33 -0400
  ...On my engine the timing does not advance at all. No matter where I set the timing at idle, at higher RPMs the timing...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 11:54:00 -0400
  ...GOWESTY AFM no start problem My old timing light was D.O.D. , Had to purchase a Craftsman Sears timing light Hopefully I used...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Thu, 30 Jun 2016 17:09:23 -0700
  ...and is another way, besides initial timing ..of adjusting timing. On 6/30/2016 11:49 AM, Neil N wrote: > Congrats. > > Your timing light...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 12:42:04 -0400
  ...I will use the alternator red lead + and the body or engine for the ground for the timing light and will recheck timing. Dennis...
• Re: 1.9l timing setting
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Smola
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 21:27:42 -0600
  Jay, Funny you should mention ignition timing. I just joined the mailing list on the 23rd. And one of my first entries was regarding...
• Timing question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 21:11:22 GMT
  Hi Volks, Basic timing question here... What kind of performance issues (or any other issues) might I be seeing in my vanagon if my...
• Re: timing does not advance
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 08:34:56 -0600
  ...On my engine the timing does not advance at all. No matter where I set the timing at idle, at higher RPMs the timing...
• Re: Help with Timing of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 11:33:46 -0500
  ...Help with Timing of Vanagon To set timing, do this: 1. unplug idle stabilizer connectors from idle stabilzer, and plug the connectors into each...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 11:58:48 -0400
  ...Also part of the ignition timing plan does include emissions reduction. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: Help with Timing of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 12:25:20 -0400
  ...Help with Timing of Vanagon To set timing, do this: 1. unplug idle stabilizer connectors from idle stabilzer, and plug the connectors into each...
• Re: Timing info....
  Historical mailing list - All of Us
  Wed, 26 Nov 2003 16:47:34 -0600
  ...7 Maintain engine RPMs at 2000-2500 and point timing light at timing mark. 8 If timing mark aligns with split line between crankcase...
• Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 12:52:07 -0800
  I finally bought a digital timing light. Followed the Bentley procedure (more or less): 1. Disconnected the idle stabilizer and plugged the two plugs...
• 2.1 timing
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta 1990 Vanagon GL
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 11:02:42 EDT
  Does anyone know how to check the timing on a 1990 2.1 with a timing light? [text/html]
• Re: Help with Timing of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 10:52:25 -0500
  ...Help with Timing of Vanagon To set timing, do this: 1. unplug idle stabilizer connectors from idle stabilzer, and plug the connectors into each...
• Re: Timing Belts
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Dec 94 11:02:10 PST
  My Volvo 264 and 262C all have timing chains, not belts. My BMW 2002 has dual timing chains. They should last as long as...
• sudden timing advance change/Tiico
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 18:30:13 -0800
  ...When the timing jumps back to more normal 14 bdts, it runs fine, and then begin to lug when the timing jumps back to...
• Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:24:51 -0400
  ...Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines When replacing the timing belt in a Diesel, the VW instructions say...
• Timing the watercooled?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Mon, 16 Dec 1996 20:16:47 +0000
  I think I found a piece of my '84 1.9L timing puzzle/problem... No vacuum at the timing retard vacuum hose. Bentley shows...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 05:12:03 -0500
  ...remember, as engine surges centrifical and vacuum advance come into play, so significant part of timing jitter with stabilizer back in circuit may not...
• Simple Timing Question on 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
  Mon, 17 May 2004 20:12:38 EDT
  Hi Folks, What is the timing difference between the v-notch ignition timing mark and the u-notch TDC mark? Is it 5 deg...
• Advancing timing
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 09:48:52 -0400
  I have seen many references to the benefits of advancing the timing on the 1.9l engine, so I decided to try it. I...
• timing the 1.9
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 17 Nov 2006 19:42:03 -0500
  ...Im in the process of timing my '85 1.9L engine. The timing seems to be way off. However, we cant seem to find...
• Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:55:02 -0700
  ...No timing belt or chain, just gears that mesh. Mark Dave Mcneely wrote: > so, another dumb question: Is replacing the timing belt something that...
• Re: Digifant stock timing = poor performance?
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Wed, 7 May 2003 11:23:19 -0400
  ...If the Timing mark moves around as you attempt to do this than the throttle switch is not working correctly so the ECU does...
• Re: the care and feeding of type 4 engines
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:10:35 -0400
  ...The timing mark on pulley should be located somewere near correct timing mark on stationary plastic timing scale. If you can't see timing...
• Re: timing the 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 17 Nov 2006 18:27:03 -0700
  ...Im in the process of timing my '85 1.9L engine. The timing > seems to be way off. However, we cant seem to find...
• Re: timing does not advance
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 09:30:12 -0600
  ...On my engine > >the timing does not advance at all. No matter where I set the timing at > >idle, at higher RPMs the timing...
• Re: timing does not advance
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 10:38:55 -0400
  ...On my engine >the timing does not advance at all. No matter where I set the timing at >idle, at higher RPMs the timing...
• Re: Sloppy timing?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 18 Dec 2006 22:53:55 -0500
  ...Sloppy timing? > Setting the timing on my '80, it kind of bounces around a bit, a few > degrees > either way. I haven't had...
• Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 18 Jan 2004 15:22:50 -0500
  ...best timing method on those cars was to keep advancing initial timing until they would occasionally give a little ping on hard acceleration or...
• 2.1 timing
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 08:30:51 -0400
  Does anyone on the list know the proceedure for checking the ignition timing on a 90 2.1 with a timing light? The Bentley...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 30 Jun 2016 11:49:51 -0700
  ...Your timing light may well be fine. The old Bug 12 volt bulb technique was used for static timing; get timing close to correct...
• Diesel Vanagon Timing Advice
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 03:45:59 +0000
  ...No timing belt. On the diesel VWs it is a different story. I have all of the tools to time the diesel Vanagon but...
• Re: Timing Belts
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sun, 4 Dec 1994 07:32:15 -0600 (CST)
  On Fri, 2 Dec 1994, William Abbott wrote: > David Kao writes: > > > The funny thing is I never need to replace > > timing belts from any...
• Re: timing does not advance
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 08:33:56 -0700
  ...On my engine the timing does not advance at all. No matter where I set the timing at idle, at higher RPMs the timing...
• Re: Timing Question
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 00:49:47 -0500
  You just have to raise the rpms to around 3000 and then take your timing light and using the advance knob, turn the dial...
• Timing adjustment procedure on Digifant system
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 14:33:51 -0800
  Hi Dan, I've long suspected that many waterboxer "low power" complaints have iginition timing that is in tolerance but less than optimum value...
• 73 1700 van timing questions
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 May 1994 16:31:56 -0600 (CST)
  ...I need to know to where, when static timing per Mr. Muir's guide for idiots' instructions, I should be timing it. I believe...
• Re: Timing Belt
  Historical mailing list - Tony Smith
  Sun, 14 Dec 1997 14:27:23 -0000
  >>For all Zen people our Koan of the day: >>What is the sound of the timing belt snapping? Yes, but if a timing belt...
• Re: Help with Timing of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 10:07:55 -0600
  ...Help with Timing of Vanagon To set timing, do this: 1. unplug idle stabilizer connectors from idle stabilzer, and plug the connectors into each...
• Re: [NVC] Passat Timing Belt Replacement
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 8 May 2009 10:41:11 -0700
  Come on now, I have 5 Vanagons with timing belts and 4 of those came with them from the factory. Mark David Kao wrote...
• Re: [NVC] Passat Timing Belt Replacement
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 8 May 2009 10:45:06 -0700
  > I am glad that Vanagons (Vanagon content) do not use a timing belt. Oh, some stock Vanagons *do* use a timing belt: Diesel ones...
• timing a 82 Vanagon without timing scale
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 18:00:29 -0500
  How does one time an aircooled 82 Vanagon (2.0 Liter type IV engine) without a timing mark on the pulley and a timing...
• 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: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 14:37:39 -0700
  ...GOWESTY AFM no start problem > > My old timing light was D.O.D. , Had to purchase a Craftsman Sears timing light Hopefully I used...
• Re: Ignition Timing Procedure 1986+ Vanagon 2.1L Digifant
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 19:57:05 -0800
  ...Maintain engine RPMs ~2500 and point timing light at timing mark. (5 BTDC) 8. If timing mark aligns with split line between crankcase halves...
• Re: timing does not advance
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 14:25:01 -0400
  ...On my engine >>>the timing does not advance at all. No matter where I set the timing at >>>idle, at higher RPMs the timing...