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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: ean8 on 18 October 2014, 08:21

Title: common engine problems
Post by: ean8 on 18 October 2014, 08:21

i am doing a assignment at college i have been told to pick a engine and write about a common problem with them  so i chose a mk2 golf gti 8v engine as i have one but cant think of any problems with the engine?

Title: Re: common engine problems
Post by: Sgt_Lemon on 18 October 2014, 09:17

Does it have to be the engine itself? The electrical stuff and sensors all pack up and they struggles dealing with vacuum problem but that's management again.

Title: Re: common engine problems
Post by: Waspy on 18 October 2014, 09:51

You picked an engine known for being bulletproof, and commonly run upwards of 200,000 miles... As mentioned though, there are a plethora of issues with electrical and vacuum stuff though!

Title: Re: common engine problems
Post by: Sgt_Lemon on 18 October 2014, 09:54

I hear engine bay fires can be a b!tch aswell, huh waspy  :wink:

Title: Re: common engine problems
Post by: Waspy on 18 October 2014, 10:19

Quote from: Sgt_Lemon on 18 October 2014, 09:54

I hear engine bay fires can be a b!tch aswell, huh waspy  :wink:

Hahahaha still not the engine though ;) thats the fuel system

Title: Re: common engine problems
Post by: ians on 19 October 2014, 09:15

Valve stem seals?  But agree a pretty strong engine!!

Title: Re: common engine problems
Post by: Waspy on 19 October 2014, 15:40

Quote from: ians on 19 October 2014, 09:15

Valve stem seals?  But agree a pretty strong engine!!

I would write about the 1.4 twin charger. You could write a novel about that engine's problems

Title: Re: common engine problems
Post by: oakgreener on 19 October 2014, 16:33

You've picked the wrong engine there :smiley:

Title: Re: common engine problems
Post by: VW BUSH on 19 October 2014, 16:51

It does not have enough valves for a start :grin: