[ian2000t]

Borrowed a proper set to check the IP Timing which screws into the pump so gave it a check tonight (1990 760 D24Tic - UK spec).

What I did was crank the engine over a few times, setting the gauge to 0 at it's lowest reading. Then cranked it over to TDC.

The gauge read 1.03mm. Then I realised I hadn't disconnected the coldstart... so I disconnected it and did the test again - I got 0.98mm.

So... I take it the cold start must advance the timing? Think is, this is on a properly hot engine, so that means my Cold Start is always engaged a little bit. It's also adjusted to the end of it's cable.

Something doesn't sound right there to me. Any thoughts?

Also, what should the timing setting be for my engine?