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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: sellers on 02 July 2005, 12:19

Title: timing on a dizzy?
Post by: sellers on 02 July 2005, 12:19

iv got a 1600 driver, and desperatly need to adjust teh timing using the dizzy

every1 says to twist it, but i cant, i think its a bit more complex, any1 know?

Title: Re: timing on a dizzy?
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 03 July 2005, 17:02

have you loosened the retaining nut and clamp underneath it?

Title: Re: timing on a dizzy?
Post by: workhorse '90 8v on 13 July 2005, 17:55

It's probaly seized on. common prob.
Get a screwdriver and a hammer, be persistant it'll move in the end...

Title: Re: timing on a dizzy?
Post by: richandhazel on 14 July 2005, 05:57

Quote from: sellers on 02 July 2005, 12:19

iv got a 1600 driver, and desperatly need to adjust teh timing using the dizzy

every1 says to twist it, but i cant, i think its a bit more complex, any1 know?

As Veedub8v says, you need to loosen the 13mm retaining bolt that clamps the 'C' clamp at the bottom of the distributer. You should then be able to rotate the whole body. Otherwise as JTM says it may well be siezed, especially if it hasn't been moved for a very long time. Bit of penetrating oil, WD40 or something similar and maybe some gentle encouragement should see you on your way :wink: