Date:         Thu, 6 Jun 2002 22:47:38 EDT
Reply-To:     Westfalia86@AOL.COM
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From:         Barry Rokusek <Westfalia86@AOL.COM>
Subject:      86' Westfalia Ignition Timing... HELP!
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Hello, I'm new to the list and I've combed the archives for info.  I have a
1986 Westy.  179,000 new clutch and going strong.  The mechanic that did the
clutch for me adjusted the timimg by ear, and ever since then, the it stalls
out several times while warming up.  I took it to a different mechanic as the
other is 100 miles from where I live.  He put an induction light on it and
screwed it up royally.  He had to set it by ear too.  It runs smoothly, but
has way less low end power.  I'm getting a little frustrated.  I'd appreciate
some instruction on how to properly set the timing.  Do I need to take it to
VW to have it hooked up to all their equiptment?  OR, can I just use a
regular cheapy light on it?  I do have the Bentley but have more questions
than answers...  It says I need to hook up to the distributor cap and the
coil I think...  Is this true?  Will an induction light work?  Also I'd like
to make sure I know what degree to set it at, and make sure I know where
cylinder  # 1 is.

I really appreciate any advice you can give!

Thanks!

Barry Rokusek
Madison, WI
1986 Westy 2.1 & '92 Passat GL