'88 90Q timing setting procedure

[JShadzi at aol.com]

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<<1.  When I shoot the flywheel with my timing light it looks like all I can
see is a 6 and then maybe an 18 - does that sound familiar to anyone?>>

Yes, but you should also see a 0 , but, factory spec is about 15-18 degrees
static advance, so if you set your timing light to zero advance, set the
timing to the line that says 18.  Otherwise, set your timing light to about
18 and shoot for the 0 on the flywheel.

> <<2.  I also recall on other cars having to disconnect some vacuum lines,
> etc.
> prior to setting the timing.  Do I need to do anything to this 5cyl NA
> engine beofre jsut trying to get it at 15deg BTDC?>>

No, the CIS3 system does not use vacuum advance, its all accounted for in the
ECU maps, you're thinking of the earlier cars.

HTH,
Javad