[Vwdiesel] Step by step instructions for Mike Smith. ( checking 1.6L Turbo. )

H .Hagar h_hagar at prcn.org
Sat Jul 5 20:14:04 EDT 2003


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Step one take out the big plug in transmission -- not just the small one.  =
   Step two  Use breakerbar and socket to turn engine over  ---go normal ro=
tation -so you do not loosen hardware.     Inspect flywheel carefully for s=
igns of a TDC mark. (and let me know one way or other.)       Step tree   r=
emove one injector.  (I do # 1 all the time) Put old oil dipstick down so i=
t touches piston. move piston to top.If you have a mark on flywheel it must=
 line up (you do not need a mark to time engine) Let us know what you find.=
   Step four : remove valvecover. Then  with piston top  both valves closed=
 and pump timing mark exactly lined up you are timed.         No need for f=
ancy tools at this point dial indicator comes later.
Fuelling screw ---be careful and keep track. Got the feeling you did not tu=
rn the right screw.    It has a bigger locknut than the power and idle spee=
d screws. If you are lucky yours has a seal wire still on.       I shall gu=
ide you     --    just did mine so my procedures are fresh.  ---- now I got=
 to worruy about tickets.   -----NO smoke. loars of power. I only run about=
 7 psi boost.        Hagar.
PS:  I remove return fuel banjos to get to screw. Be absolutely CLEAN.
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