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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: Leew on 24 July 2003, 10:12
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I have bought myself a Mk1 project. Hopefully be ready for the show season next year.
The problem I have is that when the engine warms up the revs drop until the car cuts out. If I leave it to cool down again it will start, run until it comes up to temp and then the revs die again.
Anyboby got any ideas. Its a 1800.
cheers
Lee
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Hmmm, thats an odd one. Sounds like its fine all the while its on the cold start/warm up cycle but once up to temp the idle is too low. Have you tried increasing the idle speed?
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What does it Idle at when you start it from cold?? Mine starts cold on about 1600 then drops to about 1100 when warm..
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Id go with Rich, sounds like an idle prob.
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Cannot drive it yet as the clutch has gone :o this isn't a problem though as the engine isn't going to be staying in the car ;)
I just wanted the engine running OK when I sold it. (anybody want it real cheap?)
When starting from cold she fires up straight away and ticks over at about 1600 revs. After a few couple of minutes the revs drop slowly. This is where I would expect them to level off at about 900revs (ish) but they just continue going down until it stalls.
Where is the idle screw? Is it the one on the back of the throttle body?
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Yeah, its on the back of the throttle body. 7mm socket fits on it if its the hex type. Otherwise its a flatbladed bit.
What are you planning to replace the 1800 engine with?
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G60 :o You cannot beat that supercharger howl!!!
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Have you got one yet? How much are you looking/have you paid?
Might be interested in doing something similar with my cabrio. ;)
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G60 into a MK1, ooh lovely. I've been toying with the idea of sticking a 1.8T engine in my ragtop, any pearls of wisdom guys?
Good luck with the G60 Leew, see you next year. Keep us posted on your progress.
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Hmmmm a 1.8T engine in there would be good too. Have to wait and see what comes up.
We'll have to keep our eyes open for suitable donor vehicles.
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Have now got the engine, box, loom, ecu...etc
Supersport coilovers
16v brakes
and 14x8" Borbet T's ;D ;D ;D
Only problem...i've sold the original shell :o anybody selling a mint shell???
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1.8T conversion yum! :o
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what engine's are good to go in a mk1 1.8 golf convertible? Engine's just gone on me baby and plan was to just chuck a 1.6/1.8 lump in it.
But i seen this good condition low mileage 1.6 GTI down the scrap yard today. Whats gonna be involved in putting that engine instead of a 1.6/1.8?
Gonna have to find out soon cause stuff down their dont stay long - only stays their a few days and been their since friday. any idea what kind of bhp that engine puts out? Probably similar to a standard 1.8 i'd guess.
I forgot to look - will it be fuel injection or carbs? Gonna need the fuel tank/pump and fuel lines from it if it's injection.
cheers sam
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nice easy engine to put in would be ideal. :o
how about a GTI engine bigger than a 1.6? Am I looking at a lot of work for that?
Just this 1.6 is here - convenient like :-*
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The 1.6GTI is injection and puts out 110bhp, not bad in a light car.