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Subject:Re: How Do you Set the Timing of the Engine?
From:Robert Stewart
Date:Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:32:04 -0400

I should clarify that I have an 88 Automatic.

Sorry

On Jul 14, 2009, at 10:53 AM, Robert Stewart wrote:

> So my non vw mechanic just put in my rebuilt engine but needs to set
> the timing of the engine. I gave him my bently and my haynes manual
> but he cannot find out the information he needs.
>
> Can anyone tell me what he needs to do? Or point me to some other
> published documentation?
>
> He tells me the manual is telling him he needs to disconnect something
> before he does the timing. But he tells me the manual does not tell
> him the proper steps, that items are left out.
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> (PS obvious answers like find a real VW mechanic not needed.)
>
> Thanks,
> Robert
> Bloomingburg NY