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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: kappatango on 03 September 2006, 20:28

Title: lumpy ride.....
Post by: kappatango on 03 September 2006, 20:28

left my mk2 8v for days, when i got home took about 10 min drive to clear the unresponsiveness from the engine - has been a wet weekend so am just guessing was v cool and a bit damp.....would you agree...??

Sounded v chuggy when pullled up at junction and slow acceleration ( like i was trying to pull away in 5th...  :smiley: )

Title: Re: lumpy ride.....
Post by: rowlers on 03 September 2006, 20:43

sounds to me like it is damp, although I'm no expert! Does it stop when it warms up? mybe need to change plugs, lead etc..

Title: Re: lumpy ride.....
Post by: kappatango on 03 September 2006, 20:47

Nah it didnt cut out, bt felt close to it once....I have only had it for about 6 weeks so this was the first time it had been left for more than a day without starting, although after a downpour it can take 2 turnovers to fire up - is it worh replacing the distributor and leads/plugs now ready for the winter??

Title: Re: lumpy ride.....
Post by: rowlers on 03 September 2006, 20:59

Doubt the while dizzy will need replaced. Try the cap and rotor arm first!
take the dizzy cap off and av a look see. Squirt with WD40 see if that helps. check for cracks. Check for scoring/sh|t on the rotar arm and contacts on the cap.

Title: Re: lumpy ride.....
Post by: kappatango on 03 September 2006, 21:04

sry my bad...i missed the word "cap" after dizzy....lol......will try that tomorrow morning if she is a bit cold...poor girl.