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Date:         Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:23:20 -0500
Reply-To:     Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Timing 2.1l WBX
Comments: To: Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <492FF76B.2000504@comcast.net>
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FYI DJ-code 112hp WBX has a factory timing spec of 10 BTDC at idle. The engine only differs from the MV motor by FI system and high compression, as far as I know.

On 11/28/08, Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote: > Actually the Bentley is very confusing on this point and I have asked > them in their new additions to clarify this point. If you read through > the procedure carefully you will see that adjusting the timing with the > Temp II unplugged and the engine revving so high is only done when you > have a special tool also attached to the engine. No one I have ever > known has had one of these so the proper way to adjust the timing on a > waterboxer is much simpler. > > Let the engine warm up to normal operating temperature. > Using a timing light adjust the timing until the "V" notch in the big > pulley lines up with the case halves. > That is stock timing. > Adjust your idle to around 950 rpms and then recheck the timing and your > are done. > > I usually like to advance up timing to between 7 and 10 degrees BTDC as > the engine seems to have a little more power and run a little more > smoothly there. > > Hope this helps. > > Ken Wilford > John 3:16 > www.vanagain.com > > > > > Allan Streib wrote: >> Trying to understand the proper ignition timing for my 2.1l WBX >> (Digifant). Based on my read of the Bentley, it should be 5 degrees >> BTDC at 2000-2500 RPM with the engine warm and Temp II disconnected. >> >> Is that correct? >> >> Another section talks about checking a 35 degree advance at 3000 RPM >> with the Temp II connected. >> >> Allan >> -- >> 1991 Vanagon GL >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------ >> + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to >> + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON >> + in the body of the message. >> ------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > + in the body of the message. > ------------------------------------------------------------ >

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