Eleanor 0 Posted June 21, 2006 Tickety boo cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eleanor 0 Posted June 21, 2006 will give it a bash cheers bud Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcstudent 0 Posted June 21, 2006 You can easily prove the thermo time switch is/isn't at fault by disconnecting the blue electrical connector from the cold start valve on the right-hand side of the inlet manifold. Obviously that won't make a difference if the valve is simply leaking but it's an easy two second test! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted June 21, 2006 did you change BOTH fuel pumps??????............99.9% sure the 1.8 16v has 2 of em Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcstudent 0 Posted June 21, 2006 Hmmm, I've got a copy of the VW dealer's repair manual for the 1.8 16v Corrado fuel injection and ignition system here. It's not that huge so I'll scan it later and make it available to the forum. It may help others out in the future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcstudent 0 Posted June 21, 2006 did you change BOTH fuel pumps??????............99.9% sure the 1.8 16v has 2 of em You can make that 100%...at least for the 1990 model. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eleanor 0 Posted June 21, 2006 Yep changed lifter one in the boot and the one on wheel arch including all fuel lines Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcstudent 0 Posted June 21, 2006 One last thing: were the fuel injectors changed as part of the rebuild? They're usually pretty much knackered by 120k miles. Changing mine transformed the running of the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eleanor 0 Posted June 21, 2006 they were changed in 2004 on mileage of 136k Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcstudent 0 Posted June 21, 2006 Well, you're definitely narrowing the fault down! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eleanor 0 Posted June 21, 2006 banging my head against brick wall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eleanor 0 Posted June 21, 2006 how did you guys manage to get your photos on this page the only place I can put mine is on the albumn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eleanor 0 Posted June 21, 2006 YES it took me 4 hours to put my wheels on as you can see the car is a little hard to jack up being only 5inches off the road with a body kit on and neon bulbs underneath Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eleanor 0 Posted June 21, 2006 a bigger pitcure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvw 0 Posted June 22, 2006 my c has been in to the garage today for that problem alone . the guys at the garage say they are unsure what the problem is and have told me to get it to a rolling road and get them to tak a look.told that the emmissions where quite high even after all mixtures had been tweaked . how can a rolling road help and are they expensive ? tryin to get her ready for a journey to spain. which is supposed to be in six weeks. lol :onfire: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eleanor 0 Posted June 23, 2006 soz I didnt get back yesterday I cant c how that is going to help neither.why dont you call out a mobile tuner and run a diagnostic on it especially if your emissions are high down here in pompey one would set u back about £40 give it a try not very good garage u went to then?????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted June 23, 2006 Just a thought, and you've probably checked it out already, but have you checked all the air hoses? My first valver had identical symptoms to yours. It turned out that one of the air hoses to the ISV was split slightly (underneath, so you couldn't really see it). Got a new bit of hosing from Halfords for a couple of quid- problem solved. Worth checking :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvw 0 Posted June 24, 2006 i have full conidence in the garage it took me quite a while to choose one though. but heres the deal today picked up the car at about 4 . running like a dream . just had new belts on everything . had mixture sorted as i said before . decieded to go for a spin and went to llandudno . which is quite a way from manchester . car was greatall the way just until icame into llandudno. and as i lift of the accelerator kerpow . she lets out an almighty pop and back is the crazy rev counter jumpin around like me on mushrooms . walked up the prominard quick wee potion of chips , you know the crack. so time came to get off as i had to pick a relative up fromthe airport in manchester . car running great again for most of the way only seems to happen if i am givin it gas all the time . picked my relative up and on the way back to bolton car sounds like a feckin machine gun , rat a tat tat . feckin great relative thinks were all gonna die . some times i just wish we would ............................ :drinking: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvw 0 Posted June 24, 2006 sorry guys only happens when i take my foot off the accelerator . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvw 0 Posted June 24, 2006 well this mornin tried to get her started but woneven get going just pop pop wheeze . dont know what to do , but patience is running out. spent 1200 quid over last two months!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eleanor 0 Posted June 24, 2006 my raddo isnt missfireing like yours mine is just going mental on the revs when she gets warm but she does break down at 3000 revs if i apply to much trouble but i do think its the coil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted June 24, 2006 Eleanor, did you see my post on the last page? Worth checking (thoroughly!) :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eleanor 0 Posted June 24, 2006 soz mate just read it must have missed will give it a browse in the morning where do I look exactally I keep forgetting i am a girlie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted June 25, 2006 Find the ISV, which is located on the right hand side of the head. It will have a couple of air hoses and an electrical plug, and is cylindrical in shape. Check all the hoses carefully for splits and holes. Probably worth cleaning the ISV too. Disconnect it all (2 min job) and give it a really good soak in carb cleaner- make sure the electrical connection stays dry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eleanor 0 Posted June 25, 2006 but wouldnt this problem be there all the time not just when it gets warm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
