1.8 JH swap....bit more power...still sucks

[pellom at yorku.ca (Sal Guzzo)]

Guys,

It should also be noted (I'm not sure if someone has already mentioned this) that the cam pulley
alignment mark is in the inside (facing the valve cover) rather than the outer one (facing the shock
tower).  I'm not sure if this is clear.  I had the same problem when I first tried getting my car to
run.  I was using the wrong timing marks....

HTH

Sal Guzzo

- Fear is your only god.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan Bubb" <jdbubb@ix.netcom.com>
To: <eseo@thecanyons.com>; <Scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2003 12:19 PM
Subject: Re: 1.8 JH swap....bit more power...still sucks


>
> >
> > Quadruple check cam timing.  Be sure you have the right mark, there's
> often one on each side of
> > the timing gear.  Make sure it aligns to the correct surface (head
> surface, not VC surface,
> > right?).
>
> This reminds me. On the JH the mark on the cam pulley does not align with
> the top of the head. It aligns with the top of the valve cover or the very
> top of the little side shield on the driver's side of the timing belt.
> If it's aligned with the top of the head it's a tooth advanced. You might
> try retarding the cam from the original position and see if that picks up
> some power.
>
> The fuel distributor may be an issue if you have the 60mm plate. I don't
> think that would kill power though, just hurt the top end some. Upgrading to
> an 80mm plate FD would help although that doesn't sound like the real issue
> here.
>
> As far as the clutch, I would think a 190mm clutch would work fine with a
> stock JH or even one with some mild mods.
>
> Dan
>
>
>
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