16v assembly trouble

[peter@thescirocco.com (The Scirocco)]

---------- Original Message -------------------------
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From: "Rick Alexander" <rick@brubakerbox.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 15:06:34 -0500

>Ok, I'm stumped and require the assistance of the 
list.
>
>This is a completely rebuilt 1.8 16v. I've 
installed it in Rolling Roc ('87)
>but can't get it to run. Ignition is operating, 
fuel system is operating.
>The only thing left is the valve timing. I've been 
mixing and matching
>things for three days now and I can't get it. I 
have assumed that the timing
>marks on the cam gear indicate TDC. However it 
appears that the v belt
>pulley is 90 deg. from TDC according to the dial 
indicator in #1 cylinder
>and the marks on the flywheel. The v belt pulley 
is "keyed" so that it can
>be installed only one way. What have I missed here? 
Is the valve timing set
>up somewhere other than TDC?
>
>Rick Alexander
>http://www.brubakerbox.com
>http://clubs.hemmings.com/hams/
>http://clubs.hemmings.com/vwsrus/
>

I dunno...

I would do a compression check, that should tell you 
if the valve timing is right.

When I installed my 16V, I had to lift up on the air 
flow plate to start it for the first time.

HTH!

Peter - Bear Delaware 19701
'79 Scirocco 16V, '83 & '84 GTI
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