VW Diesel Pump Timing setting 1.5L 1.6L Injector Rabbit Mk1 Headgasket Belt

[@laszlovona]

Perfect demonstration! 👌 You are a great tutor, thanks for the effort you put into making this video.👍

[@conrad1468]

Thank you Sir!! Best of luck with your MK1!

[@sk8foreal]

@@conrad1468 hello i have the same engine and i have a question about cold start mechanism of the pump, when you have it on can you hear the diference in the engine running? becouse i cant understund if it works or not, thanks

[@conrad1468]

@@sk8foreal it’s a very small difference. They only time I hear a difference is on cold start. I pull the choke knob out and start. Once it’s started I push the choke in and I can hear the RPMs drop just a little. That’s the only time I’ve ever heard a different sound with the choke out. It drives the same with it out or in.

[@dropCvoices]

Best timing description I've found! Just got an 85 diesel Golf for $600 that needs a new head gasket so figure I may as well reseal the whole engine.

[@conrad1468]

Thank you Sir!! Are you pulling the engine or replacing seals with the engine in?

[@dropCvoices]

@@conrad1468 I'm not entirely sure yet. It seems like maybe worthwhile to just do all the seals if I'm already doing the head gasket? Unless you think I can replace enough seals with the engine still attached to be worthwhile?

[@conrad1468]

@@dropCvoices I’d change the gaskets I could reach while the engine is in. Like cam seal, valve cover gasket, etc….

[@dropCvoices]

@@conrad1468 Alright I'll give it a shot now, though I'm excited to take an engine part eventually!

[@sk8foreal]

@@conrad1468 hello friend i have the same engine and it was run smooth, i replaced the timing belt and after that it has some plays on iddle and on higher rpm, not much but is not smooth like before, i checked the time marks 100 times and they are on point, what can be happened? do i need to tune fuel pump? what do you think went off?

[@FredFlintstone21]

Awesome video! Sweet rabbit! Good tip on tightening/loosening towards the head! I had bought a special socket for the injectors when I did it.

[@conrad1468]

Thank you Sir!! Oh yes, very important to push towards the head. What made the VW socket special? Original VW dealer tool?

[@ixlr8677]

i made a special socket. aint gettin rich off me.

[@kennykatieanderson5252]

You’re video was great! I also set my fuel pump timing off of this video

[@conrad1468]

Excellent to hear! Glad it worked out.

[@alamadremaldito]

Thanks a lot for this video. I am from Costa Rica and nobody knows how to do it.

[@conrad1468]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching! I hope it helps!

[@leoanoya4186]

Thank so much for you video. I have a 1978 VW 1.6 cc. Rabbit diesel. I did exactly what you did the engine is working now, but the RPM are to high and making a lot smog. I want to ask you if the pump need to adjust. I really appreciated if you can help me in this matter.

[@conrad1468]

Thank you for watching!! I’m guessing before the timing was set the previous owner adjusted the idle up. If the timing is correct adjust the idle down to normal.

[@leoanoya4186]

@@conrad1468 Thank very much por the great information. Just in case, do you have a video how to adjust the fuel pump. Thanks again

[@conrad1468]

@@leoanoya4186 thank you! I have a video on setting the timing of the diesel pump. It’s in my list of videos.

[@leoanoya4186]

@@conrad1468 Thank you very for help.

[@aceofthearc1153]

Is there a reason to remove the vacuum pump or is just for the extra room?

[@conrad1468]

I would say, yes it will need to be removed. Unless your tool is shorter and it’ll fit in that area. It’s a tight squeeze in between the injection pump and brake booster pump.

[@ervinhernandez3137]

Can you tell me where I can buy the tool for the diesel pump I got the dial indicator I just need the other tool

[@conrad1468]

Thank you for watching! I am not sure what the tool holder. It came with the gauge and holder in a kit. Check out the website Metal Nerd VW Tools. He lists them all.

[@StrippedThreads]

Im having trouble getting the little cap off the transmission, any tips?

[@conrad1468]

A long screw and push on the cap on an angle to twist the cap off.

[@samuelbrennan8382]

Hey mate when I rotate the engine counter clockwise to find the point where the gauge stops, the gauge doesn’t seem to move at all until I rotate the engine counter clockwise considerably. Way more than what’s seen in your video. Any idea what the issue might be?

[@conrad1468]

Thank you for watching! Is the “choke” or pump advance shut off? That did some wacky stuff when I forgot to put the knob down. Is your gauge in the whole way? It should move almost the whole time until it hits the flat on the injection pump lobe.

[@samuelbrennan8382]

@@conrad1468 choke advance is in, but could be the gauge not being in the whole way. Will give it another crack. Your videos have been a lifesaver!

[@conrad1468]

@@samuelbrennan8382 you’re very welcome! Glad I could help. I would confirm on the back of the pump the lever is actually pushed downwards. I’ve had broken cable and “thought” it was working. You know what I mean. 😀 Also, confirm you are on TDC and not on BDC (180 deg out). I’ve done that before too. Good luck!

[@eddietheyeti1]

Amazing video , great explanations

[@conrad1468]

Thank you Sir!!

[@kennykatieanderson5252]

Can you possibly tell me where the idle should be set to??

[@conrad1468]

To be honest I never messed with the idle. It’s basically whatever the pump is set at. The repair manual says 800-850rpm at 60C (140f) engine temp. I don’t have a diesel tachometer so it will take a special tool to measure the RPMs.

[@graemelliott3942]

Thank You for the information! You’re Awesome!

[@conrad1468]

You’re welcome and awesome!! 😀

[@leoanoya4186]

I really love your video, is excellent to me. Could you please the name of the the gauge and order to buy it. Thank Cory.

[@conrad1468]

Thank you Sir! You will have to Google “VW timing dial tool diesel” to find the tool. It will come up in your area.

[@yamkaw346]

Is it possible for the timing to get off by it’s self somehow? Or can this only happen when you take the pump off/ apart

[@conrad1468]

Maybe the mounting nuts getting loose and the pump slides out of time. Worn pump? Worn leaking injectors might throw it off.

[@uniquelifeomp]

can i use the mm for the pumpsetting for a 1.6d JR Turbodiesel engine from an MK2?

[@conrad1468]

I think you can follow the same process to set your timing but refer to the repair manual for the proper timing MM degrees for a turbo diesel. Turbo and non-turbo have different degrees of timing.

[@mason6665]

What brand dial indicator do you use? I haven’t found a brand that is accurate enough

[@conrad1468]

The gauge says .01mm - 10mm range. The back has a part number of A17238 but I do not think it means anything.

[@cadenjames2561]

Can you drop the part number for the tool and dial?

[@conrad1468]

Go to the Parts Place for VW parts. Look up Diesel Timing Tool Kit Item #: 17821 This is the complete timing and timing belt kit. For just the timing tool with dial look up Injection Pump Dial Indicator Item #: 3508

[@OsmanGaziPasha]

Thank you

[@conrad1468]

Thank you for watching!!

[@robertdavenport7950]

He should've put a paper towel or rag in the hole left when the vacuum pump was removed

[@conrad1468]

You’re right!! I should have. Don’t want anything falling into the engine.