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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: tattoomang60 on 18 May 2011, 23:25

Title: 16v problem ?
Post by: tattoomang60 on 18 May 2011, 23:25

Hello all iv got a 16v golf mk2 1988. Iv got a problem with it firing on number 2 cly. Changed plugs leads dis cap rotor arm but still won't fire on num cly. Done a compreshion cheak and all are fine. There is feul getting thro. But num 2 cly is not burning the feul coz the plug is get black and smells off petrol. And also there is oil in the dist cap. Might this av somthing to do with it? 
Anyone help please?
Thanks ian.

Title: Re: 16v problem ?
Post by: mk2bal on 19 May 2011, 09:03

Search 'dizzy oil seal replacement'. Yes I reckon that's the first port of call for your problem...

Title: Re: 16v problem ?
Post by: raferackstraw on 19 May 2011, 10:28

you wont get an original seal which iirc are 12.5mm inner diameter, but what i did was get a 12mm from a seal and bearing supplier and it works fine. there is a pin on the bottom of the dizzy shaft you need to knock out to take apart the dizzy. whats your location btw? there maybe someone nearby who could let you try theirs?

Title: Re: 16v problem ?
Post by: tattoomang60 on 19 May 2011, 11:29

ello all thanks  for all your advice.
i live near ipswich suffolk GB.
thanks ian :laugh:

Title: Re: 16v problem ?
Post by: tattoomang60 on 19 May 2011, 12:26

ello again.
if changing that dont work what to try next???? :undecided:
cheers ian

Title: Re: 16v problem ?
Post by: mk2bal on 19 May 2011, 17:10

Wait until you've sorted that, then if it persists come back. Should in theory be that though from the symptoms you have, and the parts you've replaced.

Title: Re: 16v problem ?
Post by: Thom89 on 19 May 2011, 18:37

Also fit a new set of the correct type plugs, if you haven't already done so...

Thom

Title: Re: 16v problem ?
Post by: clipperjay on 19 May 2011, 20:08

Have you taken every plug out and earthed it to the block? That should confirm you have electrical issues for sure or not. Non?

Title: Re: 16v problem ?
Post by: tattoomang60 on 19 May 2011, 20:38

changed the plugs to the right ones to day gonna get a new bist tom fit that and see what happens.
thanks all for thehints and tip every one.
will let ya all know what the out come is.
cheers ian.

Title: Re: 16v problem ?
Post by: tattoomang60 on 20 May 2011, 19:56

ello all.
right the story so far.
fitted new dist unit new plugs leeds all is working fine all firing as it should press cheacked the pistons and all fine.
feul is fine.
but only running on 3clys still what hell can it be?????????????????????????? :cry:
HELP :angry:
cheers ian.

Title: Re: 16v problem ?
Post by: tattoomang60 on 21 May 2011, 12:37

just got a 16v engine from a 1991 16v bugger all milage on it at proof that the engine was running till 3 weeks ago block was taken out as shell was rotton.
so gonna fit that so will have bits for sale if anyone is interested :wink:.
cheers ian.

Title: Re: 16v problem ?
Post by: tattoomang60 on 01 June 2011, 22:17

engine parts up for grabs :laugh:

Title: Re: 16v problem ?
Post by: mk2rolf16v on 07 June 2011, 22:27

if the dizzy seals leaking, what effect does that have on the engine running??

Title: Re: 16v problem ?
Post by: mk2bal on 08 June 2011, 08:51

Possible missfire, if not just oil in the cap..