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ignition timing

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leamington 1642
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ignition timing

Post by leamington 1642 »

hi all,do i need to retard the ignition timing on my 1.8dxk-jet engine 1990 scala,i have invoice from the previous owner saying that it has been done,also,it has a high idle,1100rpm and poor starting from warm,any advice would be appreciated. thanks.
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Old Mac Rocco
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Re: ignition timing

Post by Old Mac Rocco »

Hi,
Have a look at these posts to see if any are of any help to you.

http://sciroccoregisterforum.co.uk/carf ... dle#p65887

http://sciroccoregisterforum.co.uk/carf ... dle#p64597

http://sciroccoregisterforum.co.uk/carf ... =high+idle

or do a search on here using the advanced search at the top right hand corner of your screen.
Hope this helps.
:bye:
A heart broken GLI - R.I.P. A loveable GT. A practical Polo now deceased.
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