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Date:         Sun, 16 Apr 2006 21:03:45 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Need ignition timing tips
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I'm making ready for a one day round trip from Birmingham, AL to
Chattanooga, TN, all the while towing a trailer with my van on my new
Haynes hitch. I made a test run today and discovered with the trailer
hooked up, on grade under load I would hear a spark rattle. Anytime this
happens is not good, but on a long trip it can be death to an engine.


I need to adjust the timing before the journey but I have never done it
before. Did it on my old beetles and aircooled breadbox, but never on
this 2.1L WBX. Any hints, tips, watch-out-for's, or general commentary
..... all would be appreciated.


Thanks,


Regards,


John Rodgers
88 GL Driver
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