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General => General discussion => Topic started by: Rideandy on 21 May 2006, 20:08
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Right I have a mk3 2l 8v R reg, only just picked it up last week and tested it out this weekend, enjoyed every minute.
One question, when in 1st gear with foot right down it takes off but when it gets very near to red line it won't go over it ??? Hope that make sense any reason why this happens?
Cheers
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Does it have a limiter on the car to stop it blowing up? :undecided:
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does it do this in every gear?
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Don't think it has a limiter but will check.
It only seems to do it in 1st gear.
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Ok just been for a test and it does the same thing in 2nd gear too? Revs up to about 5000 then flats out.
Please help.
Cheers
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there would be an electronic limiter.
It's only an 8v so they do not rev as high.
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No car should go over the red line! Its why its called a red line! You know STOP!!!!
Should have got a 16v
:smug:
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timing is probably out. 8v red line is way above 5k. there are a few threads about it in the mk3 forum.
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Cheers chaps.
I will get the timing checked.
Not being able to red line thats bs mate, I don't. know not alot about motors but for sure you can hit the red line.
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Len, I am more than happy with my 8v :wink:
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there is no point hitting the redline tho because u will actuallyy be slowing down by that point. i would change gear before the redline to stay in the powerband if i were you. getting a rolling road session will prove this and indicate where is the best rpm to change gear
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I very much doubt wether its the timing, or a rev limiter
To me, what you have described is a problem that sounds like it has something to do with engine movement.. when you gun it in 1st gear, you will get excessive engine movement, more so than any other gear, check your engine mountings for excessive movement, split rubber etc. do this by getting someone competant in the car, handbrake firmly applied, bonnet open.With the engine running, 1st gear selected, go up and down on the clutch pedal to get the car "rocking" but not moving off... look at the engine, does it look like its trying to jump out! either way, check the induction pipes on the fuel injection, are they lose, or split in any way that might let them suck in air, excessive movement can pull on these pipes, and also wires! (you have the classic symptoms!) also check if you can get it to go over the redline, by operating the throttle from under the bonnet, if you can, check your pedal for full movement, and no floormat is stuck under it!!... seen it many times!
If none of the above, I would start with a new fuel filter, its possible that your problem could be fuel starvation, (filter blocked) and again, work your way up to the engine, looking for a damaged, or collapsed fuel pipes
Hope this helps
Tom
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Thanks for that tom, will check out all that you said.
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I think its a common problem with 8 valves, getting the timing sorted seems to sort of for most. Which reminds me I need to get my dad to get his sorted!
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Cheers mate, all advise is very much appreciated.
Any idea how much a good tune up will cost?
Thanks again.