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Title: engine limits @ 5000rpm?
Post by: tortoise mike on 29 January 2012, 15:26

Hi guys, just purchased a mk3 20L 8v as a project car, the problem I am having is just as I reach 5000rpm it limits, if I turn the ignition off and restart the problem goes away, ( most of the time ) I have recently serviced the car thinking it was a dirty air filter or something, but has made no difference, so i'm now thinking some kind of sensor problem as it goes after a restart, thanks guys, any feedback would be appreciated, Mike.   

Title: Re: engine limits @ 5000rpm?
Post by: Seanl on 29 January 2012, 15:48

Not entirely sure why it would be intermittent like that, bud usually it's an indication that your timing is slightly out. I'd get the timing checked as a first step though.  :wink:

Title: Re: engine limits @ 5000rpm?
Post by: danny_p on 29 January 2012, 20:10

its ether timeing out  or hall sensor in the dizzy going tits

Title: Re: engine limits @ 5000rpm?
Post by: tortoise mike on 04 February 2012, 16:24

Thanks Guys i'll check out the timing and let you know, cheers.

Title: Re: engine limits @ 5000rpm?
Post by: Khare on 07 February 2012, 21:01

Could be a bad earth. Try cleaning them.

Title: Re: engine limits @ 5000rpm?
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 08 February 2012, 23:02

Tortoise Mike...8v Mk3...Limited to 5000 rpm.


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