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Setting the ignition timing/possible boost problems/Tappets
laurielaeks replied to laurielaeks's topic in Engine Bay
it seems that the spark plugs were at fault, i took them out and they were black. one completely touching both parts and the rest were thick black with white tips, running slightly better now so i might get the ignition side replaced. could the air/fuel being out cause this? thanks -
Is the engine subframe the same in a Corrado and a Golf MkII?
laurielaeks replied to Stig's topic in Engine Bay
thanks very much, i could maybe get the subframe that was used on the mk2 golf for the vr6, im sure its a mk3 vr6 subframe -
Is the engine subframe the same in a Corrado and a Golf MkII?
laurielaeks replied to Stig's topic in Engine Bay
i tried selling it, but no takers so im replacing the engine with a vr and selling the g60 engine. -
Is the engine subframe the same in a Corrado and a Golf MkII?
laurielaeks replied to Stig's topic in Engine Bay
Sorry for reviving an old thread but im curious to see if the engine mounts are the same/position? im about to fit a vr6 supercharged engine to my g60 and wondered if it would bolt straight in? -
Setting the ignition timing/possible boost problems/Tappets
laurielaeks replied to laurielaeks's topic in Engine Bay
Howdy again, the lambda sensor seems fine because i can notice a difference with it plugged or unplugged, but i seem to notice no difference when i unplug the air flow sensor, but ive only checked it by having the car running and unplugging it and revving the car, its just performing the same, could this be the problem? anyone? -
Setting the ignition timing/possible boost problems/Tappets
laurielaeks replied to laurielaeks's topic in Engine Bay
Just about to head out and check the oil in water etc just now. Dont have a compression tester though, where shall i find one? thanks ---------- Post added at 6:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 4:48 PM ---------- There's no water in the oil and no oil in the water. I did notice however that the fuel rail had puddles of fuel in it, suspect was the fuel hose coming into the rail so i took it off and cut the end off it and refitted. this seemed to cure the fuel leak problem and the car is running slightly better but it does still have the same problem when on the throttle. I took it for a run and it would be hesitant but if i battled through it and got up the revs then it ran perfect in 3rd 4th and 5th at 60 then foot to the floor it would pick up but if i left it for a while and never went WOT then the old problem came back to it being hesitant like the video showed. This now seems to be intermittent, i wonder if this is either: fuel/ignition related incorrect setup with timing/ignition/fuel any previous experience with this? im starting to lose my patience with this bloody g60 -
Setting the ignition timing/possible boost problems/Tappets
laurielaeks replied to laurielaeks's topic in Engine Bay
can anyone here help? -
Setting the ignition timing/possible boost problems/Tappets
laurielaeks replied to laurielaeks's topic in Engine Bay
whilst inside the car and the throttle is pressed it sounds/feels sluggish and then it starts to feel like the engine is slowing the car down and everything is back to normal with a jolt when then the pedal is let go. whilst in the engine bay it wwould be idleing fine, and if i was to fully press the accelorator cable quick and hard to make it wide open it sounds like its dying and you can also hear one big knocking noise and im unable to identify where its coming from should i take a video and post it to see if its any help? ---------- Post added at 5:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 5:09 PM ---------- its hard to heat but at the 13th second ive just started to hear a new strange noise and at the 30th second you can hear the loud knocking noise. and throughout u can see that im having problems with running. im scared to run it now -
Setting the ignition timing/possible boost problems/Tappets
laurielaeks replied to laurielaeks's topic in Engine Bay
i can also confirm this happens wether its cold or hot, any ideas? -
Setting the ignition timing/possible boost problems/Tappets
laurielaeks replied to laurielaeks's topic in Engine Bay
well ive come ahead then fallen straight back today, i bored a few holes on the bottom of my air filter to give some extra air and grunt and at the same time cleaned my pipe going to the charger. then whilst having a look in my engine bay i seen my throttle cable was slack, so i got the girlfriend to go into the car and push the pedal down, i noticed it was barely thouching the wot switch so ive adjusted it and its now fully open when the pedal is pushed down. i then took it out for a run to check my boost pressure and wihay im getting 11.6 psi now, which is correct according to the guide i used. when i hit the limiter in 4th i then put it into 5th and put the pedal straight back down and then it all of a sudden bogs down, tried it in fourth and the exact same, its almost asif i was touching the brake pedal i noticed it that much. i did it all the way home in various gears and whenever id put the pedal right down it was bogging. any idea what my problem may be now? -
Corrado g60 issues after fittings 68mm pulley and Jabba chip
laurielaeks replied to KBN-STANCED's topic in Engine Bay
possibly the co pot needs adjusted? -
Setting the ignition timing/possible boost problems/Tappets
laurielaeks replied to laurielaeks's topic in Engine Bay
ill give the vice grips ago tomorrow, hopefully that would work, ill get the alternator looked into. hopefully its a boost leak then, my boost has increase since i first bought it when it was only getting in the 1400's, on the other hand are the kits available to service your charger yourself easy to work with? or is it best to send it away again? thanks -
Setting the ignition timing/possible boost problems/Tappets
laurielaeks posted a topic in Engine Bay
Hi there, after having problems with my corrado feeling hesitant while cold or under load ive started to do some work on my engine, first thing was replace the tappets as the noise was unpleasant, then replace timing belt and set up the timing and ignition timing. Everything plumbed back up and the tappet noise is still there :( (maybe new oil needed?) Ive got the timing light on it and i can see my mark at about 1k revs as i progress up to 2.5k it disappears clockwise. so now im trying to undo the 13m bolt so i can adjust the distributor, ive undone the bolt but its not budging. Any ideas or tips on how to make it rotate?? Also in the boost check it says 1600>8.7psi (Needs new apex strips or big boost leak) 1800>11.6psi (OK for original pulley, new apex strips if 68mm pulley) I took it for a run after plumbing it all back in and it was showing "1680" 3000miles ago it was rebuilt by jabba sport and in the other remarks column it said "4 port diffuser" "standard pulley fitted" on the pervious service(about 34000 miles ago) it was upgraded to stage 2, i think that stage 2 has a different pulley and chip but im maybe mistaken. could the ignition timing being out and possibly the wrong chip/pulley be the cause of poor boost? (ive yet to check for boost leaks) -
Yeah it's a g60, thanks for helping me out, just trying to reduce the list of things for the car running bad. Thanks again
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Hi, having a look around my engine bay and I notice this wire hanging loose with a single connector on the end unconnected to anything. Does anyone know what it's for or if it has to be plugged in? It's the blue and white cable situated under near the blue sensor on the front of the engine. Thanks
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excellent thanks
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sorry for bumping an old thread but i need to replace my vaccum hose and ive ordered this http://www.deimosaircooled.com/products/engine/ignition/vacuum-hose/113-201-910-a i just want to make sure this will be fit for the job once i cut it down to 1m? thanks
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think ive found the information for the co level to be 0.7 +or- 4% ---------- Post added at 11:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:21 PM ---------- think ive found the information for the co level to be 0.7 +or- 4%
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thanks for letting me know
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excuse my lack of knowledge but how do you desolder? thanks
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its just been in getting its mot done. Printed of alot of info on timing the car and ignition timing, im going to ensure this is correct first before getting it put to the garage to check fuel, im also going to order and fit a new fuel filter and possibly pump If i can get one cheap enough, because ive been reading threads about hard starting and this seems to be the cure, my cars hard to start. It would turn over and die, if i kept it turning over and pumping the throttle it would eventually come to life after about 5 turns but i have to keep some revs on it until it would idle without cutting out. its perfect when warm though. also thinking to order new plugs and leads, distributor cap, rotor arm and maybe replace coil? just trying to eliminate all possible causes for this problem. ---------- Post added at 06:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:27 PM ---------- out of interest, do you know what the correct co level is for a g60 corrado w/ cat? mines reading 0.0 on the emissions test
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Hey, Just popped in to say hi, after selling my golf im now the owner of a Coraado G60, first on the list of things to do, mot cheers guys
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yeah it does have a cat fitted , ok ill do that, i noticed today its got a slight cold start problem aswell, cuts out and only after the 3rd attempt it worked fine, as soon as its even slightly warm it starts no problem, a good service and set up may be in order then
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im unsure it was just showing them readings from the mot test. should i stick it to the garage to ensure the timing air/fuel is set up correctly first before doing anything else or am i starting wrong? ---------- Post added at 08:53 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:09 AM ---------- when i say underpowered i mean, its like its missfiring sometimes