How to set timing on L03?
05-28-2011, 12:25 PM
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How to set timing on L03?
Hey guys. Just had to replace my intake manifold gasket (leaking coolant) and my match marking for the distributor and rotor wasn't perfect i guess, So now i'm at ground 0 as far as timing goes and I was wondering how you set the timing. I've never messed with timing before it all seems a bit complex to me.
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Re: How to set timing on L03?
This is from the technical articles section. Lots of good stuff in there
https://www.thirdgen.org/settingtiming
https://www.thirdgen.org/settingtiming
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Re: How to set timing on L03?
Thank you! I guess I didn't look hard enough before I posted, My bad. Thanks for the link tho!
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ONe quick question about that, it says to check for pings or knocks using a scanner or winaldl... I don't know what that means lol. Sorry for being a noob but you gotta start somewhere i guess lol. What kind of scanner and do i need an ebl chip for the winaldl? My car is bone stock so....
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ONe quick question about that, it says to check for pings or knocks using a scanner or winaldl... I don't know what that means lol. Sorry for being a noob but you gotta start somewhere i guess lol. What kind of scanner and do i need an ebl chip for the winaldl? My car is bone stock so....
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Re: How to set timing on L03?
at idle? that isnt pinging..thats like a loose rocker, bad lifter or something?
05-29-2011, 09:13 PM
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Re: How to set timing on L03?
no a bad lifter isnt as bad as an engine pining=pre detonation=destroying your engine.
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Re: How to set timing on L03?
Well fudg, I know my car makes that rock can sound becausing of timing. Sadly my car doesn't have the marking for timing it
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Re: How to set timing on L03?
why not? Look down the front of the engine behind the water pump it should be there! Maybe it is the timing.
05-30-2011, 11:38 AM
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Re: How to set timing on L03?
Agreed that your car should have the timing mark, Also thank you all for the input! Now to just find a timing light.....
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Re: How to set timing on L03?
Sadly my POS car doesn't have it. I'm surprised my engine hasn't went yet, iv been driving it on bad timing for awhile now
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Re: How to set timing on L03?
Get it timed! A shop can bring it to top dead center for you and either install an aftermerket pointer or set it right for you
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Re: How to set timing on L03?
I'm not going to worry about it, wast of time and money. I'm buying my buddies 89 bird with a carbed 355, when my lo3 blows ill swap it over
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