Re: [T3] valve check question

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 1 Mar 2002, at 12:05, jadabrez wrote:

> i am attempting to do my fist valve check.  the manual
> i have handy says "remove distributor cap and turn
> engine until rotor points to notch in distributor rim
> and crankshaft pulley timing mark is aligned with the
> crankcase split or pointer."  my problem is that the
> mark on the pulley is ligned up but the rotor is not
> pointing at the notch in the distributor rim.  it is
> about 10-15 degrees to the left (towards drivers
> side).  do i need to loosen the distributor and rotate
> the body until the rotor is lined up or???  thanks
> alot.

No need to move the dist that little bit. Just line up on the pulley mark, 
making sure you understand what things you are lining up. Then adjust the 
#1 valves. After that you'll move the crank 180 deg at a time (while the dist 
moves 90 deg) and move on to #4, #3, and #2.

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

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