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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 TDI => Topic started by: mrapoc on 24 April 2012, 02:29

Title: Implications of having timing out?
Post by: mrapoc on 24 April 2012, 02:29

Hello

Without the risk of sounding stupid  :laugh:

What are the symptoms and implications of having timing out?

Wondering if mine is...I have rough starts after about four hours from last driving it (non-dependant on temperature)

Find it hard to get mpg even when eco driving

And generally doesn't pull too well  :smiley:

Title: Re: Implications of having timing out?
Post by: old_n07 on 25 April 2012, 12:31

Bad fuel economy and poor performance are symptoms of the timing being out :afro:

Title: Re: Implications of having timing out?
Post by: mrapoc on 25 April 2012, 13:27

Cheers mate. Could be onto something then! Timing belt was done 40k ago. So is alright for 20k right?

BVR in stoke have quoted £40 to check and adjust the timing. This a good price?

Title: Re: Implications of having timing out?
Post by: old_n07 on 25 April 2012, 17:53

If you are handy with the spanners it is something you can do yourself but that isn't a bad price ad Dave will look after you any way :afro:

Title: Re: Implications of having timing out?
Post by: mrapoc on 25 April 2012, 23:14

I dont have the proper vcds - only the free one. Unless you know anyone who can plug in and see if timing is out? Save some pennies :)

Title: Re: Implications of having timing out?
Post by: scarr89 on 25 April 2012, 23:34

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/multi/PD-adjust-Idle-TDI.htm

That is a good guide I feel.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Implications of having timing out?
Post by: mrapoc on 26 April 2012, 02:26

Thanks

doubt ill want to be screwing about with it with serious implications..also I don't have vagcom.

Anyone in/around stafford area possibly hook it up?

cheers