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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: raj on 16 February 2004, 17:42

Title: 8 valve not starting
Post by: raj on 16 February 2004, 17:42

hi guys, i have just had my head reconditioned. and have put it back together. but my car is not starting. i have the timing on TDC, there is sparks comminig from the plugs, all the wires are connected. can any body help please?

Title: Re:8 valve not starting
Post by: golfvr6 on 16 February 2004, 17:48

Remove the centre lead from the distributor, is there a spark from the coil?

Title: Re:8 valve not starting
Post by: raj on 16 February 2004, 18:22

yeah the coil is sparking.
i have just noticed that a black wire which is hanging. it comes along with the wires that go the idle stabliser valve and the ones that go to the injection rail. any ideas where that goes?

Title: Re:8 valve not starting
Post by: golfvr6 on 16 February 2004, 18:30

Can you put a pic on the gallery?
Have you removed the distributor?
If you have then make sure it is engaged in the slot.

Title: Re:8 valve not starting
Post by: raj on 16 February 2004, 18:35

sorry i cant put picture up. i havent taken the distributor out but have taken the cap off.

Title: Re:8 valve not starting
Post by: Blue MK2 on 16 February 2004, 19:21

if you need a distributor then i have a spare for sale Raj

Digifant engine i take it?

Title: Re:8 valve not starting
Post by: raj on 17 February 2004, 20:36

cheers mate but i dont think its the distribuor because its sparking the plugs.

Title: Re:8 valve not starting
Post by: golfvr6 on 17 February 2004, 20:38

Is the ignition timing correct?
Try cranking the engine while a mate turns the dizzy back and foward.

Title: Re:8 valve not starting
Post by: mk1 on 17 February 2004, 20:40

Did you plug the injector connection in?.
Steve.

Title: Re:8 valve not starting
Post by: golfvr6 on 17 February 2004, 20:50

Good shooting Steve  ;)
Could that be the connector thats not plugged in?

Title: Re:8 valve not starting
Post by: raj on 17 February 2004, 21:03

did u mean the plug that goes on the rail?

Title: Re:8 valve not starting
Post by: mk1 on 17 February 2004, 21:05

Yes.

Title: Re:8 valve not starting
Post by: raj on 17 February 2004, 21:10

that connected.
there is a black wire which comes along with fuel rail connection and the ISV connection wud u knw where that goes??

Title: Re:8 valve not starting
Post by: mk1 on 17 February 2004, 21:15

What sort of terminal on the end, square plug, spade or ring?. Is the wire insulation black or the protective covering?. Is the fuel pump running, wind the engine for a second then release the key and you should hear the pump buzzing for a second or two.
Steve.

Title: Re:8 valve not starting
Post by: raj on 18 February 2004, 15:14

there aint no terminal on there, my fuel pump is working aswell.

Title: Re:8 valve not starting
Post by: mk1 on 18 February 2004, 20:51

The only thing I can think of is that it is the earth wire that goes on the rear stud on the cam cover. This should not stop it from running tho. Retime engine at tdc no1, check cam timing mark,unclip dist cap and make sure the rotor arm is pointing the same way as the notch in dist body. #1 ht lead should correspond with this possition and recheck the firing order. If you have fuel, spark and the timing and firing order are ok, something should happen :-\Steve.