--- gti_matt <gti_matt@...> wrote:
Finally figured out it had to do with the CTS being disconnected in the procedure either before
or after the engine was running. (Sorry I don't remember which...I have it written down in my
mk2 manual though at home, I could look there later if you need me to.)
aha I found it in an old post of mine...disconnect the CTS after starting the engine, not before.
FWIW, this was the Bentley instructions (with a minor modification from me) for my Mk2...Eurovan
should be similar as far as I know:
Bentley #1: On cars with manual transmission, use a 27mm hex wrench to remove the plastic plug
from the timing check hole at the top of the transaxle bellhousing.
Bentley #2: With the ignition off, connect a tachometer and timing light to the battery + and to
the coil negative terminal 1.
Bentley #3: Disconnect the harness connector to the coolant temperature sensor as shown.
(but gti_matt interjects and says do #3 disconnect after the car started and warmed up in step
#4...doesn't work right otherwise...and if you have a CEL it will throw a CEL light that'll need
to be cleared but this is normal for disconnecting the CTS)
Bentley #4: Start the engine and allow it to fully warm up. Oil temperature should be at least
176F. Radiator fan should cycle on and off at least once indicating that the engine is up to
normal operating temperature.
Bentley #5: Briefly raise the engine speed to about 2100rpm and let it return to idle. Repeat 3 or
4 times.
Bentley #6: With the engine running between 2000 and 2500rpm, aim the timing light at the timing
check hole in the transaxle bellhousing. The timing mark on the flywheel should appear adjacent to
the pointer in the hole as shown.
