Hi all

Just a quicky question... can the revs give you some indication that you're timing is right or wrong ?

My revs are constant at 700rpm , so can I assume that it's still ok ? or do you have to check the timing with a timing light or something ?

Any advise will be appreciated.

It will probably idle fine if the timing is out. Only way to check is to use the markings on the cam pulleys/crank pulley.

I thought mine were out after I had the belt changed, but in actual fact they did the job right, the first garage yet for me. Last garage didn't tighten my wheel nuts.

[quote="fastmike"]
I thought mine were out after I had the belt changed, but in actual fact they did the job right, the first garage yet for me. Last garage didn't tighten my wheel nuts.[/quote]

not like you need it or anything ...

Thanks, I'll get the timing light in there and check ... do you know what the timing should be ?

Don't know to be honest.

http://www.club323f.com/club323f/forum/ ... php?t=2705

I got confused so just rotated the crank by hand and used a dial test indicator.

There's some funky thing you have to do that involves shorting two terminals in the diagnostic socket in the engine bay. This over-rides the ECU timing, otherwise the ECU keeps adjusting the ignition timing while you are adjusting it, resulting in unpredictable results .....

great stuff gys ... the link is just what I needed .. Thanks !