Setting ignition timing on '89 90Q without VW 1367

[J.B. Hebert]

Just to clarify, the service manual does state that the timing must be 
set to 15 +/- 1 after the distributor is replaced, but it only gives 
directions for doing so with the VW 1367 tool.  I'm just wondering if I 
can still get an accurate reading with a light instead of the specified 
tool.  It's just odd that they say that you can use the light for '87 
and '88 but for '89 it's "unnecessary".  Just confused.

Thanks,

J.B.

Mark R wrote:
> >From memory, an adjustable timing light can be used.  It can be verified and
> base setting can be set with the light, but as long as it's close, timing
> and advance functions are handled by the ECU.
>
> Mark Rosenkrantz
>
> On Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 9:01 AM, J.B. Hebert <jhebert at wrxtra.com> wrote:
>
>   
>> I just replaced the distributor in an '89 90Q and I'm going to set the
>> timing.  The service manual has a procedure for setting timing on '87
>> and '88 cars using a timing light, but for the '89 it says, "Checking
>> ignition timing using a strobe is NOT necessary".  Does this mean it
>> cannot be done, or does it assume everyone has a VW 1367 tool at their
>> disposal?
>>
>> Thanks in advance (heh).
>>
>> J.B.
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