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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: dazmk2dub on 27 August 2009, 22:22

Title: HELP....
Post by: dazmk2dub on 27 August 2009, 22:22

hi all, i recently purchased mk3 golf gti 2ltr 8v which is holding back  mainly 1st and 2nd gear she pulls back then goes, cleaned throttle body etc been told the piper cams and vernier pully aint set up right could this be a potential cause been quoted £150 at a rolling road to set up cams etc search site for more info couldnt find much on cams any help would appreciate  :smiley:

Title: Re: HELP....
Post by: DEANATRON on 27 August 2009, 22:42

mk3 dont have cams mate

Title: Re: HELP....
Post by: Khare on 27 August 2009, 22:45

Quote from: DEANATRON on 27 August 2009, 22:42

mk3 dont have cams mate

huh  :huh:

mk3 16v has camshafts

mk3 8v has a camshaft

Title: Re: HELP....
Post by: Wayne on 27 August 2009, 23:27

Quote from: dazmk2dub on 27 August 2009, 22:22

hi all, i recently purchased mk3 golf gti 2ltr 8v which is holding back  mainly 1st and 2nd gear she pulls back then goes, cleaned throttle body etc been told the piper cams and vernier pully aint set up right could this be a potential cause been quoted £150 at a rolling road to set up cams etc search site for more info couldnt find much on cams any help would appreciate  :smiley:

Could well be worth setting it on a rolling road.

Just for info it has a single cam.

Title: Re: HELP....
Post by: spunkymonkey on 27 August 2009, 23:33

A rolling road should highlight any running issues.

Although i would unplug the maf sensor and take it for a spin. If it runs ok then give it a clean.