Engine Code JH - Ignition Data (GROUP 28, NO. 82-03)

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Publication date: 1982-11-09
Reference number: GROUP 28, NO. 82-03

ENGINE CODE JH - IGNITION DATA

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 28, NO. 82-03, Date of Issue: November 9, 1982

ENGINE - IGNITION DATA

Model(s): 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI

Group: 28 - Ignition System

Bulletin No.: 82-03

Part Identifier: N/A

Date: November 9, 1982

SERVICE INFORMATION

IGNITION SETTING/SPECIFICATIONS

U.S.A. and CANADA

Engine code letters

Distributor number

026 905 205D

Ignition timing

specs when checking:

6 +/- 2° BTDC

specs when adjusting:

6 +/- 1° BTDC

Timing mark location: flywheel

see Fig.1

Idle speed rpm

925 +/- 75

Vacuum hoses

connected

Centrifugal advance

start rpm

1050 - 1300

degrees at rpm

15 - 19 at 2600

end degrees at rpm

22 - 26 at 4500

Vacuum advance

start mbar (mm Hg)

120 - 160 (90 - 120)

end mbar (mm Hg)

240 - 260 (185 - 190)

degrees

10 - 14

Spark plugs⁽¹⁾

Bosch

WR 7 DS or W 7 DT⁽²⁾

Beru

RS 35

Champion

N8GY

Spark plug gap mm (in.)

0.6 - 0.8 (0.024 - 0.032)

⁽¹⁾	Tightening torque 30 N.m (22 ft-lb)

⁽²⁾	multi-point plugs

Fig 1: Ignition Timing Mark On Flywheel