Robert,

Try this:  http://www.vanagonparts.com/ign_timing_df.html

Cheers,

Jeff

On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 11:32 AM, Robert Stewart<robertmstewart@mac.com> wrote:
> 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
>