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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: mk1_andy on 31 October 2006, 17:37

Title: gti idle problems!!!
Post by: mk1_andy on 31 October 2006, 17:37

i have a problem with the idle on my 83 1.8gti....

when i start it up it sits between 1000 and 1500 with no problems but once ive driven for a short time (4-5 mins) it idles at just over 2000...

any ideas???
cheers
andy

Title: Re: gti idle problems!!!
Post by: GemGTI on 31 October 2006, 18:44

idle screw loose? I had some idle problems with mine. It turned out the idle screw was loose so any minor vibrations in the engine bay would cause it to loosen. Mine was the opposite though as the revs would drop to 600 and it seemed like the car was missfiring. Hope this helps, Gem  :smiley:

Title: Re: gti idle problems!!!
Post by: Dinky on 31 October 2006, 22:34

like gem said, idle screw, timing..check all ur water/air pipes...

Dinx :kiss:

Title: Re: gti idle problems!!!
Post by: mk1_andy on 02 November 2006, 19:09

thanks very much gem and dinx, you were both right, the idle screw was loose... its still really loose but i wound it in a bit and put some electrical tape over the back of it as a temporary fix. would it be ok if i was to put some of that white plumbing type tape on the threads and then screw it in?

cheers
andy

Title: Re: gti idle problems!!!
Post by: rubjonny on 03 November 2006, 11:40

buy a newun from VW wont cost alot :)