8v stalling/revving

[Davo13]

I cleaned my ISV out a month or so ago and it still wanders sometimes.  Doesn't do it that often though.

Also going off the subject a bit.  When I first braught  my MK 2
Golf GTI 8V Digifant about 10 months ago all the lights worked, put it in for a service in May and the guy said the reverse lights were not working.
I hadn't  noticed them work since I was told and the other day I noticed when I put the car in reverse they have started working again, strange! something must be dodgy.

[Gambit]

if your car is a k-jet and is constantly hunting when idling, i.e. it cant settle at a certain RPM but will flucuate up and down say by 150rpm, then you need to get the CO adjusted

its adjusted via v.long 3mm allen key that goes into a small hole near the behind the metering head on the air box.

im not sure what the ideal setup for an 8v is but for a 16v your looking for 2.0%

this is good for 16v's setup :-

http://www.btinternet.com/~gvk_motorsport/16valvestall.html

[Miacant]

Many thanks Gaz, Davo and Gambit.....Will take the necessary action as advised. I'll keep you posted. Cheers.

[golfvr6]

If you mean co content in the exhaust, i think you want 0.5 to 1.5%  

[Miacant]

Just an update really as promised. Been agonising for a couple of months since I got my valver.
 
The kangaroo stance when in traffic, the stalling, pinking and strange noise when under load is all down to the timing. It was way out, distributor had a crack inside, rotor arm needed replacement. Job done by a local mechanic and car is riding great.

Was on the Motorway on Thursday last week and thought I was living dangerously doing just over 100mph. It was sheer fear- provoking experience. Done 100 in standard mk2 a few times but this experience is none bar 1.

Bouncy revs not stopped competely, 75 percent better than b4. Changed leaky water pipe under the radiator but still getting temp light warning every couple of days after topping up water.  Also got to sort out gear oil leak in the new year. Hope I would be able to get a clean bill of health in Jan in time to join you guys at Newark.

Not expecting any comments. Just to share my experiences with everyone and especially all those who provided helpful comments to my postings.  Apologies for this length thread, couldn't help myself.