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Title: quick question
Post by: stevo211 on 12 July 2009, 19:26

hey all ive had my mk3 8v gti for 2 weeks and i did the timing belt today and took it out for its first blast and it redlined at 5k, i just wondered if thats how they are or have i got the timing out (probably a silly question) ive never done a belt on one of these before. and is the big pulley to the right is what im assuming is the ignition timing?

Title: Re: quick question
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 12 July 2009, 19:37

Timing is out prob by a tooth or so.

Oh and do a search, this question has been asked loads.  :smiley:

Title: Re: quick question
Post by: stevo211 on 12 July 2009, 19:50

i mean it runs mint no splutters or anything but what do they normally hit the limiter at i dont beat the sh!t out of my cars but i noticed it wasent as quick

Title: Re: quick question
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 12 July 2009, 19:55

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=67922.0

Searching comes up with the above. Try it here: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?action=search

Also, if the engine has detected this, it will kick over to safe mode to limit engine damage. Get timing checked then get the codes cleared off the ECU.

Title: Re: quick question
Post by: Khare on 12 July 2009, 19:55

the ECU is in safe mode because the timing is out. Recheck everything lines up with everything, usually its only out by a tooth or two.

Title: Re: quick question
Post by: stevo211 on 12 July 2009, 20:08

how do you reset the codes
thanx for the help too

Title: Re: quick question
Post by: Wayne on 12 July 2009, 21:51

The cam timing should be set with the edge of the head and not the cover, I believe disconnecting and leavin the battery off for 30mins will clear it.

Title: Re: quick question
Post by: stevo211 on 15 July 2009, 19:30

hi i forgot to mention i ran it for a couple of mins while the airfilter was off could that cause it to go into safemode?

Title: Re: quick question
Post by: Adam on 15 July 2009, 21:01

You have not timed it up properly.

Title: Re: quick question
Post by: stevo211 on 16 July 2009, 07:30

thanx for the help guys, do i need to take the ign timing pulley off to get the water pump off? or will it come off around it

Title: Re: quick question
Post by: stevo211 on 18 July 2009, 17:40

hey all i did the belt again today and all is well  :grin: