Engine - Locating Mark to Adjust Ignition Timing
84VW03Applies To RABBIT
5-Speed CIS
1984
Group
13
Subject
Ignition Timing Mark
Part Identifier 1360
Key Points
Locating mark for adjusting ignition timing
C
Number
84-03
April 17, 1984
Ignition timing on some 5-speed CIS vehicles can only be checked and adjusted with tester VAG 1367..
These vehicles are in the following VIN range:
1VWFB0177EV010418 to 1VWAB0170EV064699
If tester VAG 1367 is not available, the flywheel must be marked at 6~ BTDC to allow the use of a standard (strobe) timing light.
Note
Existing 3~ ATDC timing mark in flywheel does not apply to 1984 Model Year vehicles.
Use the following procedure to locate and mark flywheel:
- unscrew plastic plug in timing hole
- turn engine to TDC
- spray flywheel in this area with blue engineering dye
- use dividers or compass to scribe the flywheel 12.0 mm (0.47 in.) to left of TDC mark
Note
Measure from the center of the "0".
- use chiesel to mark measured spot permanently
- check and adjust timing
- reinstall plastic plug