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Old July 31st 06, 10:12 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
mrbisset
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Default 78 VW Rabbit Diesel TIming Belt/Injector Timing Question

JoBo,
I saw the pin, but there are 2 holes spaced 180 deg's apart in the
sprocket! Which hole is for #1?

caleb


Jo Bo wrote:
> There's a round pin that you insert through the hole in the sprocket and
> into a hole on the pump. That's #1.
>
> JoBo
>
> "mrbisset" > wrote in message
> oups.com...
> > Hello All,
> > I just replaced the head gasket on my '81 deisel and have the same
> > problem with injection timing. I have the flywheel and cam aligned at
> > TDC of piston #1. But how do I know when the injection pump is fueling
> > piston #1? I can put a dial indicator in the hole and it rises and
> > falls 4 times every 360 degrees, no? So how to align it for TDC #1 ??
> >
> > The Bentley manual says how to adjust and check the rise amount on the
> > pump cam, but not really how to time it correctly before timing belt
> > installation.
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
> > thanks,
> > Caleb
> >


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