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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: GouldyBoy on 27 February 2007, 14:48

Title: '89 Auto 1.6 problems
Post by: GouldyBoy on 27 February 2007, 14:48

I have an old mk2 automatic which was given to me a few months back as its not worth alot and the owner no longer had a need for it. It is a 1.6 and has about 81k on the clock, and the only problem i was aware of with the car is that the heater didnt work (or the fan). The car usually starts first time and has no problems ticking over, but recently i have started thinking that the car is lacking in performance for a 1.6, as with the pedal to the floor the car struggles to reach 95mph. I dont know alot about cars but i did notice that it was a little loud, so I checked underneath for holes in the exhuast and around the downpipe whilst the engine was running and non could be found. Any ideas?

Title: Re: '89 Auto 1.6 problems
Post by: rubjonny on 27 February 2007, 17:30

sounds about right, the auto box isn't really good for top end!