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On 10 May 2002, at 8:43, jason.smith@sarcom.com wrote: > I put the dist back in then timed it. While I was timing I had the > following problems. As I would line the 5BTDC with the case, it would stay > their for about 30 seconds then advance an large amount and the engine would > race, I would adjust it down again but then the timing would be at like 0BTDC. > I would turn the Dist very very little to try and get it right on. It would stay > at less advanced (0TDC) and more advanced (7.5 - 10 BTDC) but would not stay at > 5BTDC. The only way I could get it to stay was to adjust the idle then time, > idle time etc till I got it perfect and finally it did stay, but maybe because > once I got it right on I shut off the engine and tightened the Dist. Open the dist and grab the rotor. Twist it CW, it should move maybe 15 degrees, and snap back when you let it go. It should move smoothly and easily, although it is okay for there to be some play that you feel if you move it both CW and CCW; that's just the play between the drive dog and the slot. If you can feel it catch and bind anywhere in this process that is the mech advance not moving smoothly and this will make for erratic behavior. > Also, after I reconnected all the hoses, I tried to adjust the idle and it would > not change at all. It stayed at around 800rpm's. Did the timing change when you reconnected the green retard hose? If not, your vac advance can is broken. > I did connect my fuel pressure gauge and the pressure was > consistently at 30psi. I did not have a chance to get the long piece to > check it under load. I did put the car in gear with the brake on and it > still measured 30psi, but I don't know if that tells us anything. It's something, but not really the same. > However, I noticed that I still had the Air Temp Sensor unplugged. So I went > back and did it all again with the temp sensor connected, it still seems to make > a slight difference in performance when I disconnect it. Which I guess means I > am still running lean. However, when I tested it cold, it only read about 100 > ohms resistance rather than the 350. I'll have to check my manuals on this. I can never remember the right numbers. - Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711-3054 USA ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org