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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: VR6_ROB on 15 May 2006, 22:56

Title: popping
Post by: VR6_ROB on 15 May 2006, 22:56
hey all

when i change gear in my mk2 8v gti
if im driving rather fast it seems to pop out of the exhaust

and also now and again car does not feel very fit when driving
and when i pump the accelerater it pops out the exhaust
and seems to be ok bit after that

how can i stop it doin this my white gti never did it
Title: Re: popping
Post by: frog on 15 May 2006, 23:06
check your timing!
Title: Re: popping
Post by: Judderi on 16 May 2006, 11:55
Hows the vr6 conversion coming on?
Title: Re: popping
Post by: Gambit on 16 May 2006, 12:14
since i removed the centre silencer on mine it will pop on gear change under hard acceleration
Title: Re: popping
Post by: Dub_Dude_16v on 16 May 2006, 12:17
Lucky gits! Got a full stainless system on mine and i don't get the popping noise  :angry:

lol although on my old 1.3 mk2 i had a straight through stainless system with just a dtm back box. Used to pop so loud when i let off that it would send flames out the back and cause people to fall flat on their arse  :grin: :laugh: :grin:

Just thought i would hijack the thread with my thoughts and experiences   :wink:

I'll get me coat  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: popping
Post by: Organisys on 16 May 2006, 12:50
Popping is caused by overfueling or unburnt fuel making it into the exhaust.
Check timing first.
Title: Re: popping
Post by: Noggin on 16 May 2006, 12:56
My 8v GTi does the same on gearchanges under heavy accelerating and when backing off the throttle
have recently timing and mixture reset and it still does it
Title: Re: popping
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 16 May 2006, 15:13
check your exhaust is sealed properly at the joints aswell this can cause it. i can get mine to pop if im acelerating hard however my timing etc and joints are fine
Title: Re: popping
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 16 May 2006, 15:33
Popping is caused by overfueling or unburnt fuel making it into the exhaust.
Check timing first.



Damn!!! beat me to it  :wink:

 :nerd: If your exhaust is leaking (crack or whatever) this will make the car run rich (overfueling) and will have the same effect - simple exhaust check - put your hand over the tailpipe to block it (use a rag if its really hot) - the car should stall quite quickly,  if not you've got a leak (you'll hear the air coming out of it :nerd:) if its a particulary fiesty car you might have trouble blocking the tailpipe  :grin:
Title: Re: popping
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 16 May 2006, 15:36
lol im scared to check my exhaust like that cos i dont want all the exhaust sealant crud to fall out lol but i dont think it leaks sounds cool when im mega booting it tho
Title: Re: popping
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 16 May 2006, 15:48
if the "exhaust sealant crud" or "FireGum" does fall out its not sealing the exhaust anyway and beloongs in the bin  :smug:

Is it just when you're booting it? - i think thats a golf thing  :laugh:
Title: Re: popping
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 16 May 2006, 16:08
yeah just when im booting it and i know its not really gonna fall out its sealed tight and i put exhaust wrap round my one problematic joint and its peachy now
Title: Re: popping
Post by: sellers on 16 May 2006, 16:20
my mk3 valver pops when u almost hit the limmiter, its got a decat pipe, could that be it?
Title: Re: popping
Post by: VR6_ROB on 16 May 2006, 17:43
mine does it when i aint booting it

exhaust sounds really sh!t and tinny
it aint standard backbox

ill check it tonite see if its blowing
i hope it is i can put my old exhaust on
from my white golf

Hows the vr6 conversion coming on?
as for vr6 conversion things are going pretty slow
at the moment not touched it for a long time
got a few debts to clear so i aint been able to afford
any parts for it

i got new power steering rack in dented chassis leg
had bay blown over so looks clean again

im in decicion on the chain i know it needs a new timing chain
i dunno weather ot get someone to do it while engine aint bolted in

or get it all running and take it somewhere
Title: Re: popping
Post by: Uruk Hai on 16 May 2006, 17:44
Reading this post has got me wondering now, my 91 8v pops a fair bit when its on over run going down a hill or going down through the box to slow down ?
Title: Re: popping
Post by: baz_the_man62 on 16 May 2006, 21:20
i gotta agree with dub_dude... ive got a 1.3 with strait thru system..pops like gunshot.. wake the dead between every gear and everytime i lift off the gas.
Title: Re: popping
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 16 May 2006, 21:38
Reading this post has got me wondering now, my 91 8v pops a fair bit when its on over run going down a hill or going down through the box to slow down ?

 :drool: I love that sound, that is a golf thing  :cool: all the gti's i've been in have done it.  My middle box has lost its ability to silence and it sounds great  :grin: I'll be running it til it actually breaks or gets too loud to handle  :laugh:
Title: Re: popping
Post by: baz_the_man62 on 17 May 2006, 12:57
its never too loud to handle
Title: Re: popping
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 17 May 2006, 13:00
its never too loud to handle

 :laugh: When it interferes with the tunes its too loud  - I've done the big exhaust thing, I prefer to avoid the police attention these days  :wink:
Title: Re: popping
Post by: steviem on 17 May 2006, 13:08
Mine leaks like a freaking biatch! But the popping does sound quite good, but really annoying...
Mine seems to pop when I'm going at lower revs too, but sounds amazing rally car stylee when booting it :evil:
So when I get a new exhaust for it, it will be something that sounds great when doing some and quietish when toodling around town.

How does an exhaust leak cause the car to overfuel?

Title: Re: popping
Post by: 92Mk2Gti on 17 May 2006, 13:09
Reading this post has got me wondering now, my 91 8v pops a fair bit when its on over run going down a hill or going down through the box to slow down ?

mine does this too and i love it!   :cool:
Title: Re: popping
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 17 May 2006, 13:57

How does an exhaust leak cause the car to overfuel?

 :grin: Is there anyone out there with a physics degree who can explain this???  :huh: - I dunno mate its just one of those things  :smiley:
Title: Re: popping
Post by: 92Mk2Gti on 17 May 2006, 15:28

How does an exhaust leak cause the car to overfuel?

 :grin: Is there anyone out there with a physics degree who can explain this???  :huh: - I dunno mate its just one of those things  :smiley:

I have a physics degree but can't explain that!
Title: Re: popping
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 17 May 2006, 17:36
wait for mr mix to read this he is a bit knowledgeable in those areas...........
Title: Re: popping
Post by: mix on 17 May 2006, 17:56
wait for mr mix to read this he is a bit knowledgeable in those areas...........

:undecided:

im guessing because there will be a decrease in back pressure which will mess up the fuel injection....and less back pressure will mean that the exhaust is leaving the engine will be at a lower pressure.....

havent got a f**king clue tbh....
Title: Re: popping
Post by: Uruk Hai on 17 May 2006, 18:53
That makes me feel better knowing that loads of others do it as well as mine, still didnt pop like my MK1 RS 2000 though  :evil:
Title: Re: popping
Post by: sellers on 18 May 2006, 01:04
isnt it that your making the car less economical by, making the engine working at the same rate using the same amount of fuel but with a lower power out put??

like running round on flat tyres, your gonna use more fuel.
Title: Re: popping
Post by: VR6_ROB on 18 May 2006, 18:01
i put 2 rags in my exhaust today when car was running
it never cut out so exhaust must have hole in somewhere
Title: Re: popping
Post by: s3akr on 18 May 2006, 20:26
Mine did it before I changed from std exhaust to the Milltek system and it still does it now. I hate it personally as it makes it sound like there is something wrong with the car! Also, the exhaust is all sealed properly and it is really loud once its warm. When cold it's hugely quieter. I wish I could get to the bottom of the popping and the excessive noise as I do a lot of motorway mileage (about 130 miles) every day.



Title: Re: popping
Post by: kittie on 20 May 2006, 11:22
Mine pops when moving down through the gears, I like it  :grin:
Title: Re: popping
Post by: s3akr on 29 May 2006, 11:48

I feel old now! :grin:
Title: Re: popping
Post by: Godzilla on 29 May 2006, 22:40
Since i have put my new distributer on my car is popping! Sounds like the exhaust is blowing somewhere though...most prob' going to need the timing done and a part of the exhaust replacing  :huh:.