> From: -RyAn- <[email protected]> > Subject: Temp. fix for adjusting timing? > > Is there any temporary fix to pinging? A mechanic > said that my timing is probably set to about 12 > degrees.
i wouldnt trust a number like that from a mechanic, let alone one with a with the word "probably" in front of it. your car shouldnt ping at 12 degrees unless something is wrong with it. 12 degrees BTDC is where you start when tuning a non-motronic. i had mine at (well, averaging at) 13-14. > Could I just loosen the distributor bolts > and rotate it a bit by hand and then drive it to check > it? yeah, you could, but timing lights are cheap and *extremely* easy to operate. there is no excuse not to have one if you plan on chaning the timing. its so touchy when you adjust the distributor that any adjustment would be little more than a WAG. besides, theyre one of THE fundamental tools used to tune a 16v. ben _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
