Number 1 cylinder is the one closest to the flywheel (should be on the
passenger side of the engine). You will notice that the pairs of
cylinders on each side are somewhat offset from each other.

1-4-3-2 is correct for firing order.

Dan

Jack Newton wrote:
>
> It may sound elementary but I cannot find in Bentley the way the cylinders
> are numbered.  Can someone tell me which cylinder is which?  (I took off the
> plug leads and according to Bentley the firing order is 1-4-3-2 but which is
> #1 cylinder?)
>
> Thanks
>
> Jack Newton
>
> Sydney Australia
> '89 Transporter Campervan