Make sure your knock sensor is connected. If it is, then try a tank of
high-test. Then, if you can find one, have the timing checked with VAG 1551
or 1552 (VW OBD scan tool) - I'm not entirely sure about the accuracy of the
timing marks supplied with the conversion... We're working on one in the
shop now (our first inline-four conversion since Eurospec evaporated), so
we'll let you know how this comes out for us...

Coby Smolens
Valley Wagonworks
VW Bus and Vanagon Specialists
"Intimately acquainted with VW Vans since 1959"
1535 SF Drake Blvd, San Anselmo, CA 94960
415-457-5628

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of Spooner, Robert E.
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2001 10:06 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: TIICo timing issues

All,
I'm a new TIICo convert.  I've only got 150 miles or so on my
conversion, and like it so far.

Anyway, one thing I have noticed in my 150 miles of is some pinging.
However, the timing checks out right at 6-7 degrees btdc at 1500 rpm.
That's right on spec.  Should I retard the timing beyond spec?  Will
rotating the distributor do anything with the electronic timing control?
Or should I just go with high octane fuel (I've got the cheap stuff in
there now).

It sure is nice to be able to zip along at 75 mph, no problem.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Bob
East Haddam, CT