shaunje 10 Posted February 25, 2014 Hi all, I have just driven my Corrado 16V 1.8 for the first time since the head gasket has been done. It is not as responsive and smooth as it used to be. The valve timing is correct, and pretty sure ignition timing is set up properly too, I have no idea what it could be :s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lesarcsneil 0 Posted February 26, 2014 Hi, Is your timing belt a tooth out? There is a very thorough guide on how to set up static timing over on clubgti: http://www.clubgti.com/showthread.php?186796-How-to-setup-static-timing-Useful-after-major-engine-work I assume you took the cams out to remove the head bolts, are the cams in the correct position in relation to each other? Check for vacuum leaks, did you disturb the metering head/injectors? Cheers, Neil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparks 0 Posted February 27, 2014 yeah mine was the same when i had cam work done tick over rough and only a small power band take it to someone good who knows about engines before damage is done mine was 80 degs out !!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60 CS 0 Posted February 27, 2014 someone who knows about Corrado engines ? ........that would be John Mitchell of John Mitchell Racing then :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted February 27, 2014 On a previous car i had a loose tensioner on the belt, whoever did the cambelt didn't tighten it properly, car felt really bad to drive, quite lucky i didn't bugger it really as i just assumed revving it higher would sort things out. :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveo29 0 Posted February 27, 2014 someone who knows about Corrado engines ? ........that would be John Mitchell of John Mitchell Racing then :) theyre not hard , any reasonble diy mechanic should be able to set it up well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60 CS 0 Posted February 27, 2014 Not true if my G69 Steveo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveo29 0 Posted February 27, 2014 were on about mateys 1800 kr , no specialists required Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60 CS 0 Posted February 28, 2014 A mechanic that knows all the quirks of a Corrado is worth their weight in gold I've own valvers as well as the G60 and used numerous specialists over the years & no one is more knowledgeable than John when it comes to Corrado's of any flavour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites