The firing order is 1-4-3-2. So, In order to adjust the valves in order,
the engine must be rotated backwards to achieve 1-2-3-4. 180 crank
rotation will turn the distributor 90 degrees. Hope this helps.

Dennis

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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
Of Dan Erlandson
Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2003 11:08 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Confused about valve adjustment

ok, so I've pretty much confused myself regarding the procedure for
adjusting valves

Bentley says after adjusting cylinder #1 rotate crankshaft 180 o and
adjust
next cylinder.  That puts the rotor 180 o (clockwise) from the notch.

Stan's post in the archives seems to say set #1 and rotate crnakshaft
until
rotor is 90 o and then set next cylinder.

Stan's directive actually makes sense...I think..

Can someone clarify this for me??

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Dan Erlandson
Flemington, NJ
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91 VW Vanagon GL 170,000 mi
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