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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: indigti3 on 28 September 2009, 23:23
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My golf still sounds throaty, as if it's holding back. after 4k revs, it's much better. Fuel economy also sucks. what improvements can i make to sort the 'hesitating going forward' issue out? cheers. Indi.
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Have you checked the cam timing.
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MK3 power........after 3500 Revs!!!!! :tongue: :laugh:
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chek the spark plugs i has the same problem but i change the spark plugs and the fuel economy changes a lot :wink:
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What mpg are you getting.
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Will it rev past 5000? If so its not a timing issue!
It may well be that its just the normal Mk3 power band, nothing really exciting happens until 4000 revs!
You could try a decent remap, (Rtech) as that brings in a bit more torque and more power lower down.
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8 or 16v?
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try giving it a good service and cean the throttle body?
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My Golf is a 8v.
1. I have used carb cleaner on my throttle body recently, lots of black crap was wiped away. Also sprayed the cleaner behind the butterfly.
2. Changed Dizzy and HT leads and Rotor Arm 2 days ago, went and bought the Halfords branded standard bits.
3. Havn't changed the Sparks, anyone recommend brands that work well with the 8v? ( not too pricey please ).
4. Havn't changed any filters, anyone recommend brands that work well with the 8v? ( again, not too pricey please ).
Thanks in advance. Indi.
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MK3 power........after 3500 Revs!!!!! :tongue: :laugh:
8v should have lots of power under 3500
i would recomend removing TB to give a proper clean all around butterfly
could be clogged air filter, vw one isnt expensive
spark plugs ect, Beru are meant to be decent oe quality and arent much
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MK3 power........after 3500 Revs!!!!! :tongue: :laugh:
On a 16v yes, 8v should have power thoughout the rev band.
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Oh its an 8v! probably never be happy with its performance then! :grin:
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lol cheers for that Len, my previous car was a mpv and that was really slow, I guess my expectations of all things GTI were just too high. loving the response after 4k revs though, it scoots right round to 6k easily.
I have decided to keep this car though, its not all bad and as they say, the grass isn't always greener......
I checked the air filter an hour ago, it's stock £5 jobbie and was clean, must have been done recently, also plugs are clean too. It's all too weird.
The car also cuts out when I first start it, I have to wait 60 secs before I set off, otherwise it cuts out at lights. Not sure why this is. If anyone has experienced this, please let me know how much more cash I need to spend :( cheers indi.
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av you checked the relays? mine played up and it was the fuel relay!!
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lol cheers for that Len, my previous car was a mpv and that was really slow, I guess my expectations of all things GTI were just too high. loving the response after 4k revs though, it scoots right round to 6k easily.
I have decided to keep this car though, its not all bad and as they say, the grass isn't always greener......
I checked the air filter an hour ago, it's stock £5 jobbie and was clean, must have been done recently, also plugs are clean too. It's all too weird.
The car also cuts out when I first start it, I have to wait 60 secs before I set off, otherwise it cuts out at lights. Not sure why this is. If anyone has experienced this, please let me know how much more cash I need to spend :( cheers indi.
That is not right, my 8V did not need 4k on the clocks before action, I would get it checked out.
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Tips I have seen for this problem, I am having the same issue around 2900 - 3400 revs, are
check Dizzy cap, clean Throttle Body and change fuel filter.
Recently changed my Sparks, and although Fuel economy isnt fantastic, it improved a little.
Need to get mine sorted out aswell, so keep us informed on how you get on. I have other pressing issues unfortunately. Mainly, a leak in steering and problems with selecting gears.just minor ones..lol :rolleyes:
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Sure thing Rossy. I have problems selecting gears too, but performance and engine sweetness is taking priority. Will give the TB a clean this Saturday and also change the fuel filter - I must get a gsf loyalty card soon, I will be using it quite a bit me thinks!!!! :shocked:
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similar thing with mine but mines the 16v, been running groggy recently but getting 40 mpg on the cycle....
brand new ngk plugs.. brand new filter.. throttle body loosk clean, ( im assuming thats the thing at the end of the air intake pipe.. but havent taken it off..
rota arm and dizzy i havent changed yet or the leads..
needs an oil change too.. any suggestions..
Mark
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The car also cuts out when I first start it, I have to wait 60 secs before I set off, otherwise it cuts out at lights. Not sure why this is. If anyone has experienced this, please let me know how much more cash I need to spend :( cheers indi.
Hi mate, in this 60 second warm up time, does the car idle at all? Can you start it using just the key (no throttle)?
If it doesn't idle when cold it may well be the throttle position sensor in the throttle body, check the wiring going into the throttle body, I had the same issue, 3 wires were split.
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Thanks Nick, will check tonight. Where was the classifieds section again? I may have a Golf for sale soon :laugh:
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Thanks Nick, will check tonight. Where was the classifieds section again? I may have a Golf for sale soon :laugh:
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