Timing Adjustment for Common Rail Engines

Hello everyone,

I have a critical question regarding the article 'Setting the valve timing on a PD engine.'

I just finished replacing the timing belt on my ASZ engine, but unfortunately, I bought some cheap, low-quality special tools from [online marketplace]. As a result, I ultimately had to re-align the timing using the 'OT' mark on the flywheel and a locking pin in the cylinder head.

I had oriented myself somewhat based on this research article.

Then, recently while 'browsing' the forum, I came across this article by Bertil:






'PrivatBereich' wrote the following:
Just out of curiosity: Could you explain the 'variable tooth engagement on the crankshaft pulley' a bit more, or do you have a link to some information about it? I can't really imagine what that means.


... you ask questions ...

Okay, I'll give it a try:

Due to the pressure forces generated by the positive displacement elements, an elongation occurs on the trailing flank of the gear. This can cause the teeth of the gear to impact against the flank of the tooth that is currently disengaging (of the spur gear). A larger backlash prevents this impact from occurring.


Please provide the German text you would like me to translate into English. I will then give you only the translation, without any explanations.
Best regards, Bertil.







In my opinion, adjusting the ignition timing based on the flywheel is problematic for precisely this reason.
The gap between the teeth on the crankshaft sprocket rotates relative to the top dead center (TDC) position of the camshaft, which is fixed. This means that a different position of the tooth flanks on the crankshaft sprocket exists, and in the worst case, this can cause the timing belt to jump off!

I am not familiar with the recoil forces of piezoelectric elements, but I imagine they could be significant.

Furthermore, what factors are involved here? For example, a new, friction-dampened tensioner pulley, and play in the crankshaft gear.
Timing belt interval: 120,000 km.

Would it work well to adjust the settings based on the flywheel, or would a fine-tuning based on a technical article be better?


Best regards, Ferdi.

Hi,

If that's the case with the KW gear, I can only agree with you.
Furthermore, I believe that the "KW-Stop" tool should only be used in a specific context.
Adjust the position, as the tool also has the corresponding counterpart.
represents.
Or have I made a mistake in my thinking?


Ulf: A question.
Did you replace the common rail injectors at the same time as the crankshaft position sensor?
What steps have been taken? (related to a technical article)
If that were to happen, then it's possible that...
Essentially, the improved performance comes from better optimization.

Reducing the insertion depth of the PD elements from 225° to 180°.
According to my understanding, wouldn't that also mean more lift assistance? Or not?

Best regards,

Hello everyone,

Where are the PD specialists?
The vacation period is more or less over.

Regards,
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Due to the pumping forces of the positive displacement elements, an elongation occurs on the trailing flank. This can cause the teeth of the gear

to impact against the flank of the currently meshing tooth (of the gear). A larger clearance prevents this from happening.
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One could also argue that this phenomenon might be minimized by an early adjustment of the Northwest (NW) wind by 3° Kelvin, because the retarding force of the NW wind starts to act as an accelerating force for the Kewarra (KW) wind 3° earlier.
Therefore, the two forces do not act simultaneously or to the same extent.

As I said, one could... Without reliable information about when and where something takes effect, and when and where things might resonate with each other, it's actually impossible to provide accurate information.

Do those mentioned 3° play a role early on in the lifespan of the timing belt? I think that a stretching timing belt is more likely to be the main factor over time, because with a stretching belt, everything tends towards the end of its life, which can easily be seen by the position of the tensioner.

hame22 wrote:

Did you replace the injector nozzles at the same time as the crankshaft adjustment? (Referring to a technical article) If it happens that way, then it could be the case that the increased performance comes from a better configuration.

Hi,

No, my throttle position sensors were correctly adjusted from the factory (determined by turning the adjustment screws -> they hit their limit at approximately 225 degrees).
So, the extra power I was getting from my Polo actually came from adjusting the ignition timing.

Regarding the longer gaps between the teeth on the crankshaft gear: these are only present in the area of the gear that is submerged by the timing chain during injection.
During the negative tooth engagement phase, the zero-point gear is practically powerless. Therefore, its position relative to the crankshaft gear is precisely determined by the remaining teeth with their tight clearances.

Hello Ulf,

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Regarding the longer gaps between the teeth on the crankshaft gear: these are only present in a specific area of the gear. into which the Zylinderkopf (cylinder head) dips during injection. During the neutral position, the Z-axis motor is practically powerless. Therefore, its position relative to the central gear wheel is determined by the other tooth areas. Precisely defined narrow gaps.

That is correct, but:
With the new setting, the position of the larger [object/element] will be adjusted.
Zahnlücken im Verhältnist zu den PD-Elementen ja verändert. UnThat's what it's about.
Okay.

Securing...
In this case, a small gap would then appear at the injection point.
PD elements contacting (stretched belt or belt flank).
Speculation off.

What, in my opinion, also contributes to increased belt wear.
could.
Could that be one of the reasons why the first PD engines...
has the belt replacement interval been reduced from 90,000 to 60,000 km?
Does anyone have any reliable evidence regarding this?

Does anyone know how the crankshaft sprocket is attached?
is, which means I'm wondering if a dowel pin or something similar is used to transmit force.
transmission is used.
If it should be a purely conical connection, then one could also use...
Adjust the setting on the timing wheel.
Therefore, the absolute position of the crankshaft pulley would be relative to the pressure sensor elements.
Do not change.


Regards,
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hame22 wrote:

due to the new setting, the position of the larger... Zahnlücken im Verhältnist zu den PD-Elementen ja verändert. UnThat's what it's about. Yes.

Incorrect reasoning, because:

The expansion of the Zylinderkopf (cylinder head) begins with the pressure build-up in the Pre-Combustion Chamber (PDC), which occurs when the magnet valve closes.
However, this timing point (start of boost) is determined by the MSG based on the crankshaft position sensor signal and therefore does not shift relative to the crankshaft sprocket, even if you rotate the camshaft or change the PDE setting.

The support duration (i.e., the stretching time of the ZP) is not affected by this either.

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Incorrect reasoning, because: The expansion of the Zylinderkopf (cylinder head) begins with the pressure build-up in the Pre-Combustion Chamber (PDC), which occurs when the magnet valve closes. However, this timing (start of funding) is determined by the MSG based on the signal from the kilowatt-hour meter. It is fixed and therefore does not move relative to the crankshaft sprocket when... NW is twisted or the PDE setting is changed.

Hmm, okay. That's a valid point. I hadn't thought about the crankshaft position sensor.
Are you sure it's related to the crankshaft position sensor? Shouldn't we check that?
Rainer can answer.
In this case, you would be right.

Regards,
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hame22 wrote:

Are you sure it's related to the crankshaft position sensor? We should

check that out.
Rainer can answer.
Why are you asking me again? }
But regardless: I'm sure that the crankshaft position sensor simply can't match the angular resolution of the camshaft sensor (smaller diameter, only 4 Hall sensor markings compared to approximately 60 teeth on the crankshaft impulse wheel).

Furthermore, I have seen in reliable descriptions that the engine control unit timing uses the signal from the crankshaft sensor as a reference.

ulf wrote:

But regardless: I'm sure that the crankshaft position sensor simply can't match the angular resolution of the camshaft sensor (smaller diameter, only 4 Hall sensor markings compared to approximately 60 teeth on the crankshaft impulse wheel). Furthermore, I have seen in reliable descriptions that the engine control unit timing uses the signal from the crankshaft sensor as a reference.

It seems that the engine management unit only needs the signal from the crankshaft position sensor to synchronize the two shafts during startup. After that, it wouldn't know which cylinder is at the top dead center position without it.

We once tried it on a CR, and after the start, he no longer needed the NW sensor. (I don't want to delve deeper into that experiment).

I'm sure of it, mainly because the crankshaft position sensor simply cannot match the angular resolution of the camshaft position sensor (smaller diameter, only 4 Hall sensor markings compared to approximately 60 teeth on the crankshaft impulse wheel).

Yes, you can just ask Ulf about it.

The crankshaft sprocket has a gear ratio of 60-2-2 and serves as the primary timing reference for the engine. The camshaft sprocket is used to determine the direction of rotation and to identify which cylinder is in the combustion phase. It features a base marking, followed by additional markings at defined intervals, allowing you to determine the corresponding cylinder based on the timing offset (a total of 4 cylinders).
In addition, if a knock sensor adjuster is installed in the engine, its angle can be determined from the markings.


Best regards, Jochen.

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The expansion of the ZR begins with the pressure build-up in the pressure relief device (PDE) = closing of the magnet valve. However, this timing point (start of boost) is determined by the MSG based on the crankshaft position sensor signal and therefore does not shift relative to the crankshaft sprocket, even if you rotate the camshaft or change the PDE setting. The support duration (i.e., the stretching time of the ZR) is not affected by this either.

@Ulf

I'm sorry, but I can't follow that logic. With the start of injection control (PD activation), you are only initiating the pre-injection phase. Only after this pre-injection is complete (indicated by a pressure drop) can the main injection begin, once sufficient pressure has been built up again.

In my opinion, the camshaft shape (specifically, the increasingly steep flank) also plays a significant mechanical role. Therefore, I believe that advancing the timing of the crankshaft causes the main injection to start earlier, which in turn shifts the maximum torque generated by the crankshaft at the connecting rod forward in time. The timing window (belt stretch) is extended because both forces – acceleration and deceleration forces – acting on the connecting rod no longer occur precisely simultaneously (as described by VW).

BM wrote:

With the start of injection (control signal to the injector), you only initiate the pre-injection. When this is complete (pressure drop), the main injection can begin only when sufficient pressure has been built up again. According to my opinion, this is also largely determined mechanically by the camshaft shape (a slope that becomes steeper). Therefore, I believe that by advancing the timing of the crankshaft, the main injection starts earlier, which in turn causes the maximum torque force of the crankshaft at the connecting rod to occur earlier. The time window (belt stretch) extends because both forces – acceleration and deceleration forces acting on the connecting rod – no longer occur exactly simultaneously (as described by VW).

Theoretically (at the "" level for a single engine operating point), you are correct.

In practice, the point at which the PDE (let's call it the "activation point" instead of "start of boost") engages is shifted by approximately 15° KW, or 7.5°, on the negative flank, and this shift depends on the load and engine speed.
If the injection cam had a significantly varying slope in this area "used for the PDE activation point," then...
a) not only does the timing between the pre-injection and main injection vary significantly, which I believe could be heard in the combustion noise, but also...
b) The subsidy rate and duration also vary depending on the start date of the funding, which should be reflected in significant adjustments within the software.

At least to me, nothing is known regarding points a) or b), which could support your assumption of a significantly steeper injection slope "within the operating range."
Therefore, I am more inclined to believe that the pump piston stroke per degree of angular rotation remains largely constant across the entire range of lifting heights.

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In practice, however, the PDE activation point (let's call it that for now, instead of "start of boost") is shifted by approximately 15° KW, which is 7.5° on the NW flank, and this shift depends on the load and engine speed.

Actually, that's true - it probably got a bit late yesterday .

According to this, there should be few problems with implementing a single-track system for the ZR line.

Despite this, the overturning forces of the Northwest wind still remain, which, due to the zero-relative setting on the flywheel, have an effect earlier.

To minimize these effects, the newer engines are designed with an elliptical gear ratio.

BM wrote:

Nevertheless, the overturning forces of the NW remain, which, with the ZR setting on the flywheel, act accordingly earlier.

Jo... with approximately 30 teeth and gaps on the crankshaft gear, my camshaft adjustment shifts the transition point by about 3° crank angle, which is roughly equivalent to half a tooth width -> truly a huge difference.

@Ferdi,

How about you? Or better yet, how's your timing belt doing?
Do you still use Ulf's adjustment method?
Have you postponed it again?

Could you please post something or send me a private message?

Regards,
I don't have enough information to do that. I'm a large language model, also known as a conversational AI or chatbot. I'm trained on a massive amount of text data, and I can generate human-like text in response to a wide range of prompts and questions. However, I am not able to translate text from German to English without more context.