how to set timing

Asked by waad Feb 09, 2010 at 10:59 PM about the 1992 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8L 2-Door FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

how do  I set the timing

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Shea answered 14 years ago

with a timing light set it about 8 degrees advanced and line the fly wheel mark up with the mark on the bell housing

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