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1980 Volkswagen Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Backfire, Distributor, Wheel.
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Asked on July 29, 2010

1980 Other Volkswagen Models IGNITION TIMING

Electrical problem
1980 Other Volkswagen Models 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 200,00 miles

I PUT NEW POINTS,CAP,ROTOR AND WIRES ON THIS 1980 DASHER MOTOR. NOW IT SOUNDS LIKE TIMING IS OFF. SPUTTERS AND BACKFIRES WITHOUT STARTING.DO I NEED TO SET THE TIMING? HOW DOES DISTRIBUTOR LOOSEN TO DO THIS?
Avatar Asked by gerry kapiloff

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Replied on October 6, 2010

if you did not touch the timing I don't think that's your problem, tell me what you set the point gap at?

Tiny Answered by Dr Loot (expert)
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