Tazkenny 0 Posted June 25, 2004 As above. Just fitted a new distributer (what a rip off) and need to set my timing. Connected up my strobe and what do you know....no bleedin timing marks to be seen on the crank pulley . Used the TDC mark on the cam wheel and set to "some" before TDC, but naturally I want to do the job properly. Thanks.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
h100vw 0 Posted June 25, 2004 There should be a timing mark on the crank pulley. You may need to get right in there with your light as it is not especially big. Some white paint will make it easier to see. Is your motor a 9A? That might bring up some other issues with regard to setting the basics up. Gavin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tazkenny 0 Posted June 25, 2004 Yeah. 9a motor. Runs like a pile of poo. What issues you mean ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
h100vw 0 Posted June 25, 2004 Because of the managment of later VWs, I have a 2E Passat which is similar, you need to access the ECU using a VAG 1551/2 to have the ECU learn any new settings. It might be possible to use VAGCOM as well but I don't know for sure. I have a copy of the 9A manual, if I get chance I'll see what it says about timing. Gavin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tazkenny 0 Posted June 28, 2004 Hi, Did you get a chance to look at your manual ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
