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Title: Ignition Timing on MK2 K-Jet 8v + MK3 2.0 bottom end
Post by: oldmiller8 on 25 April 2010, 16:23

Just after a wee bit o' advice.

I have a MK2 Golf GTi 8v, It has a 2.0L bottom end from a MK3 (not sure which engine code, but can find out) and a 1.8 K-Jet head.

Just set timing up dead on with marks on gearbox, marks on crankshaft pulley are also showing dead on. The car runs like crap ie, well under powered. I have just retarded the timing, roughly about 6-8 degrees and power has returned but pinking slightly.
Just wondering if anyone knows what the timing should be set at?

Title: Re: Ignition Timing on MK2 K-Jet 8v + MK3 2.0 bottom end
Post by: Horney on 25 April 2010, 16:26

6 BTDC.

nick

Title: Re: Ignition Timing on MK2 K-Jet 8v + MK3 2.0 bottom end
Post by: oldmiller8 on 25 April 2010, 21:51

Noooice one!  :smiley:

Title: Re: Ignition Timing on MK2 K-Jet 8v + MK3 2.0 bottom end
Post by: Diamond Hell on 28 April 2010, 20:38

Quote from: oldmiller8 on 25 April 2010, 16:23

I have just retarded the timing, roughly about 6-8 degrees and power has returned but pinking slightly.

£10 says the K-sh*t is running lean which is why it's pinking

 :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Ignition Timing on MK2 K-Jet 8v + MK3 2.0 bottom end
Post by: raferackstraw on 30 April 2010, 12:32

as dh says running lean but you also need to use 98ron if i use 95 on mine it pinks when engine is very hot