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Offline BelperJim

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New and with (fixed) problems. (new pics)
« on: 17 January 2009, 10:58 »
Hello just edited this topic of mine instead of starting another. This is my 1991 GTi 16v.









Cheers Jim
« Last Edit: 31 January 2009, 13:08 by BelperJim »

Offline Ben Lessani

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Re: New and with problems.
« Reply #1 on: 17 January 2009, 13:03 »
Hi dude,

Start here. Its got a decent amount of K-Jet diagnostics. The fuel pump should only prime for about 2/3s when you turn the ignition, then go off. If its on constantly, it could be an incorrect relay which is being used, look here for the fusebox guide

Start with the easy things, is the battery fully charged and is there fuel in the tank?
Get some cold start from halfords, disconnect the inlet rubber boot and spray some in- if it ignites, then its a fuel issue, if it doesn't ignite, its a spark issue.

Depending on the above,
Check your HT leads are in the right place and the coil is properly grounded off the head
Check there is fuel pressure by opening the 17mm fuel line feed to the metering head.

Offline BelperJim

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Re: New and with problems.
« Reply #2 on: 17 January 2009, 15:45 »
Well I have got to the bottom of it. Fuel pump relay is causing it to stay on. And I got it to start basically the Idle screw was wound all the way in I unscrewed it a bit and it starts now. Just need to do some fine tuning and it should be fine :cool:

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Re: New and with (fixed) problems. (new pics)
« Reply #3 on: 31 January 2009, 13:09 »
ETA

Offline DarnPB

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Re: New and with (fixed) problems. (new pics)
« Reply #4 on: 31 January 2009, 13:13 »
Lovely looking car. If I ever choose to bin the 60, it will be an Oak Green valver that I will want to replace it with. :wink:


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Re: New and with (fixed) problems. (new pics)
« Reply #5 on: 31 January 2009, 14:12 »
nice looking car

love the colour :)