Date:         Sat, 14 Aug 1999 15:12:27 -0500
Reply-To:     Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@PANGEA.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@PANGEA.CA>
Subject:      Re: Help! Vanagon timing
Comments: To: Piper109@AOL.COM
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Hi Steve:

I have the same van as you, and I just learned how. Here's what I was told
to do, and what I did:

The problem is that there is no scale on the block anywhere to measure the
angles against, unlike other cars.

This turns out not to be a problem....

Steps:

1    Connect power to the timing light from the power-out stud on the
alternator;
2.    Connect the signal lead to spark plug 1. That is the passenger-side
plug, closest to the front of the van (closest to the firewall)
3. Observe notch on pulley, rotate distributor untill pulley notch is lined
up to line or seam where the two case halves touch - that is the mark.

You are properly timed.

Marshall Ruskin
84 Westy, auto/air

>Can someone please inform me how to set the ignition timing on my '84
Westie
>with digijet fuel injection and water cooled engine.     The sticker just
>says n/a but the distributer can be turned.   My book just gives info on
euro
>models with higher compression engines.    Is there a position for regular
>fuel and one for supreme ?
>Thanks       Steve
>