Base timing?

[teamo2t]

This is a NOOB question... I keep reading about setting base timing to 5*... I recently changed my head gasket, bought DSMlink, and changed oil pump (removed BS). Does any of this mean I should be setting base timing?

Can some one point me in the right direction please? Thanks...

 

[lookin4dsm]

You can't set base timing on your car. If you did the timing belt correctly, the base timing should be 5* BTDC. If you want to double check it with a timing light, DSM Link gives you the ability to ground timing in order to get a proper reading.

 

[tsunari]

Base timing can not be set manually on the 97-99 timing systems. It's all taken care of internally / electronically.

Setting base timing is for those with a Cam Angle Sensor (CAS) attached to the Right side of the intake cam (1G, 6-bolt swapped 2G, etc . . .)

Enjoy your 7-bolt while it lasts

 

[snowborder714]

Setting base timing is for those with a Cam Angle Sensor (CAS) attached to the Right side of the intake cam (1G, 6-bolt swapped 2G, etc . . .)

It's actually on the left side, if you're looking at it from the engine bay. It obviously can't be on the right since the cam gear is there.

 

[tsunari]

It's actually on the left side, if you're looking at it from the engine bay. It obviously can't be on the right since the cam gear is there.

Correct- the "Right" side of the car is the passenger side . . . hence in japan they have "Right-Hand-Drive" vehicles.

 

[snowborder714]

Ah, ok. I'm really not used to looking at my car in that perspective (seeing as I work on it more than I drive it ).

 

[steve]

Ah, ok. I'm really not used to looking at my car in that perspective (seeing as I work on it more than I drive it ).

The conventions for right and left are relative to a person sitting in the car looking forward.
That's how it works, so wrap your mind around it.

 

[90gst_sean]

Ah, ok. I'm really not used to looking at my car in that perspective (seeing as I work on it more than I drive it ).

good answer...