Ignition timing

[maximous]

need a timing belt cover to time the old girl up properly anyone got a spare?

It's a Mk2 16v

Cheers
Max

[Conker]

Am I right in thinking you don't have to have the cover to time the lower sprocket - you can use the marks on the flywheel (prob more accurate too!!).

[maximous]

have an after market flywheel with no marks on it what so ever; so am thinking if i get the cam belt cases with the timing mark on it i can align it all up, dab my flywheel with tipex and go from there, not the best solution but better than doing it by ear

[mattkh]

Hi
I prefer the long-screw-driver-down-the-plug-hole method.

[rubjonny]

good enough to get you close, but due to the dwell angle on the piston its not the best solution.