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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: dazmk2dub on 14 August 2009, 20:43

Title: still losing power
Post by: dazmk2dub on 14 August 2009, 20:43

my 2ltr 8v still losing power ive cleaned throttle body out etc but when i put foot down she struggles then picks up any ideas please

Title: Re: still losing power
Post by: Andy-H on 15 August 2009, 08:26

Exactly the asme thing happened to my GF's Polo GTI.

The car would be very sluggish at lower revs, even a bit juddery but would pull like a good un when it up the revs.

Changed the leads & plugs but still the same  :sad:

Turned out that it was the coil pack that was breaking down  :angry: put a new one on and it's a little flyer again now  :wink:

Title: Re: still losing power
Post by: DAVEMARX on 15 August 2009, 09:18

very comman problem this 1... same as what i had i cleaned the MAF and that sorted it then i had loss of power pulling away in 1st which turned out to be because of a split vac pipe on the side of the throttle housing......

runs sweet now

Dave

Title: Re: still losing power
Post by: dazmk2dub on 15 August 2009, 14:28

jus spoke to neighbour he reckons vernier pully (cams) not set rite gona try that c what happens i've check pipes etc seem ok ill keep you posted since seems be a common problem :smiley: