The timing mark is actually a 'V' notch in the pressure plate. It fits onto
the flywheel in only one position. Line the V up with the pointer in the
hole.

Karl

----- Original Message -----
From: Veedub <jewing@SPRINT.CA>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, August 21, 1999 12:25 AM
Subject: Re: 1.6 TD Motor...Timing help....

> > If you used the diesel Vanagon bell-housing, you have and access cover
just
> > like the one on Rabbits and Golfs, etc. I guess if you use a adapter
plate,
> > that would be another issue.....Hmmmmmm. Maybe you will need to remove
one
> > of the glow-plugs and a dial indicator to determine TDC, and then scribe
> > some reference marks on the crank pulley and block.
>
> I found the access hole.  Just didn't notice it before.  Not sure why.
> However, I can't find ANY timing marks on the flywheel.  I am tempted at
> this point to bolt on a spare rabbit tranny & flywheel just to time it
> before I put it in.  Didn't get it in today anyways.  I somehow managed
> to loose the pressure plate bolts....I'll have to get some new ones on
> Monday.
>
> Jay
>
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