On Mon, 15 Oct 2001, Ben Randolph wrote: > > From: [email protected] > > Subject: timing belt question.....PLEASE Help > > > > matched up the marks on the intermediate sprocket and crankshaft pulley. > > The top is lined up with the bracked at the top of the head as > > described. > > Why is this rotor not in #1 > > position when all marks are aligned? > > first, theres no need to align the intrmediate shaft. on 8v cars you > need to align the int. shaft because it drives the distributor...but on > 16v's, all it drives is the oil pump...and the oil pump doesnt care > where TDC is. >
Heh... shoulda read his original post better. This IS an 8v. Like marshall said, you can have your ignition timing off by 180 degrees if you have the intermediate shaft timed wrong. Been there, done that. :) _____________ 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
