What can go wrong when changing a timing belt that would result in a
big loss of acceleration while still holding the same idle. It also
seems to miss just a little when cruising down the street. Please
help. Also, do ignition computer systems help older vws?

wrote:
> You will see an increase in power if the cam is one tooth retarded.
> Reset the ignition timing after reseting the cam timing.
>
> wrote:
>
> >I thought that I had my timing straightened out on my 82 1.7 CIS
rabbit
> >pickup with AC. It idles pretty good now. The timing light had
> >confirmed that the ignition timing is on the mark. I have the cam
mark
> >set to the top edge of the head. Everything looks good. The
problem
> >is the lack of power. There is a significant loss in power since I
had
> >changed the timing belt. I just dont see what is causing this. Can
> >anyone help me? Thanks. And what could I expect from advancing the
> >cam by one notch?
>
>
> Jim B.