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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: afcharlie on 28 June 2005, 22:22

Title: engine trouble...
Post by: afcharlie on 28 June 2005, 22:22

:sad:
Just bought an 83 Mk1 Cab...ran fine for the first 100 miles or so...then started to get bad engine performance while running...at first it felt like when you hit 4th instead of 2nd and theres not enough power to get going, the whole car kinda "chugs" along...well the car started doing that all the time after about 10 mins of driving...no matter what gear i was in or how fast I was going...it's only gotten worse and no it barely makes it across the parking lot.  Anyone have this issue.  FYI...I am in no way whatsoever...a car mechanic...but I figure I gotta learn somewhere.

Title: Re: engine trouble...
Post by: mk1 on 28 June 2005, 23:07

Hi afcharlie.
First thing to try is a new set of HT leads, distributer cap and rotor arm.
Steve.

Title: Re: engine trouble...
Post by: afcharlie on 01 July 2005, 14:16

Thanks mk1....appreciate the tips...i'll keep you posted

Title: Re: engine trouble...
Post by: Phil303 on 01 July 2005, 16:19

Is the handbrake off?  :wink: