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Re: [T3] Ridiculous Valve Question


On 7 Jan 2002, at 22:13, Wuzmop@aol.com wrote:

> I think I am over analysing this due to frustration with other things,
> but...If I turn the rotor counter clockwise to adjust the #2 valves
> (per the Bentley), wouldn't this put the piston at the bottom of the
> stroke? Is this where it needs to be? If so why is the #1 at the top
> of the stroke for its adjustment.

Each piston reaches TDC in the firing order: 1 4 3 2. If we turn the 
engine backwards, each piston reaches TDC in the reverse order: 1 
2 3 4. So you can do the adjustment in either order and get the 
same results.

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Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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