On Fri, 14 Sep 2001, Ben Randolph wrote: > > From: -RyAn- <[email protected]> > > Subject: Temp. fix for adjusting timing? > > > > Is there any temporary fix to pinging? A mechanic > > said that my timing is probably set to about 12 > > degrees. > > i wouldnt trust a number like that from a mechanic, let alone one with a > with the word "probably" in front of it. your car shouldnt ping at 12 > degrees unless something is wrong with it. 12 degrees BTDC is where you > start when tuning a non-motronic. i had mine at (well, averaging at) > 13-14.
No. your car will ping at 12 degrees if it's hot out. You start at 6 degrees, which is what the stock setting is. My car would ping at approx. 9-10 degrees when outside temperatures were in the 90's. _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
