16v assembly trouble

[roclist@accessconsulting.ca (Jason Adams)]

Do you have a bentley?

I've found it very usefull when it comes to timing / ignition / clutch /
brake etc... work.

With your flywheel at TDC the mark on the cam gear will be lining up with
the mark on the valve cover (or 180° out, if this is the case rotate the
crank another revolution), always rotate the crank clockwise (when looking
from pass side), when these marks are lined up the ignition timing is
roughly set as the distributer is directly linked to the camshafts (no
intermediate shaft to line up). The distributer will only go on one way.
Keep the screws for the distributer snug but not tight, btw use the holes at
10 and 4 for the distributer not 2 and 8! DOH! If everything is working ie
knock box, hall sender, ignition computer, feul delivery, etc... (this is
where the bentley really helps!), the car will start, may not run well, but
now you can time the spark by rotating the distributer and using a timing
gun...

I've got some pics if you want more help...

Jason Adams
Fahrvergnugen Forever!

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Alexander" <rick@brubakerbox.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 1:49 PM
Subject: Re: 16v assembly trouble


Thanks Peter, I have an antique "push it in the hole" type of compression
tester and of course that is of no value where a 16v is concerned.

I've reset everything based upon the flywheel TDC mark which looks to be
correct. Now I have another question that stems from my ignorance of
electronic ignition. In the old days, oh I'm old, so rather I should say in
the time of points and condenser a test light could be put on to get to the
approximate ignition timing. Then when it was running the dynamic timing
light would finish the job. How do you set the ignition timing up for the
first run? The timing light is rather pointless before it runs.

Rick Alexander
http://www.brubakerbox.com
http://clubs.hemmings.com/hams/
http://clubs.hemmings.com/vwsrus/

----- Original Message -----
From: "The Scirocco" <peter@thescirocco.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 3:20 PM
Subject: Re: 16v assembly trouble


>
> ---------- Original Message -------------------------
> ---------
> 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
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