[Vwdiesel] starting TDI vs IDI

[TexasTDI]

If the pump is failing the timing will slowly get off more and more.  Also,
if the timing belt stretches, or the tensioner wears out, there will be
slack in the belt causing the timing to be off.

The newest version of VAG-COM (v 409) gives you a nice graph that shows you
where your timing is and where it should be.

Chris Thornton
1991 VW Jetta 2 Door 1.6 Diesel - 243k miles
2000 VW Golf 1.9 TDI (turbo diesel) - 112k miles
AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants Dealer #1098500
http://www.amsoil.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Val Christian" <val at swamps.roc.ny.us>
To: "TexasTDI" <TexasVWdriver at HOTMAIL.COM>
Cc: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2004 10:38 AM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] starting TDI vs IDI


> I have checked the glow plug operation, but I have not checked timing.
> I'll whip out my vag-com and do so.
>
> Since I haven't modified timing at all, I would expect it to be at
> the factory setting...but we'll see.
>
> Val