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timing for 1.6 Carb

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:41 am
by steve GT VW
Hi all

do you know if or how often the timing should be checked on 86 carb engine, just never thought about it until the car started running a bit thirsty

or does it not need to be checked?


Steve

Re: timing for 1.6 Carb

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 11:10 pm
by mark1gls
I try and leave the timing alone, not really touched mine once it's set, advance the timing till it pinks under load the back the timing off a little still it stops pinking.
I don't even use a timing light.
I went 10 years with out adjusting the timing till I had to remove the dissy as I had an oil leak.