quick question

[stevo211]

hey all ive had my mk3 8v gti for 2 weeks and i did the timing belt today and took it out for its first blast and it redlined at 5k, i just wondered if thats how they are or have i got the timing out (probably a silly question) ive never done a belt on one of these before. and is the big pulley to the right is what im assuming is the ignition timing?

[Agreeable Slick]

Timing is out prob by a tooth or so.

Oh and do a search, this question has been asked loads. 

[stevo211]

i mean it runs mint no splutters or anything but what do they normally hit the limiter at i dont beat the sh!t out of my cars but i noticed it wasent as quick

[Agreeable Slick]

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=67922.0

Searching comes up with the above. Try it here: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?action=search

Also, if the engine has detected this, it will kick over to safe mode to limit engine damage. Get timing checked then get the codes cleared off the ECU.

[Khare]

the ECU is in safe mode because the timing is out. Recheck everything lines up with everything, usually its only out by a tooth or two.

[stevo211]

how do you reset the codes
thanx for the help too

[Wayne]

The cam timing should be set with the edge of the head and not the cover, I believe disconnecting and leavin the battery off for 30mins will clear it.

[stevo211]

hi i forgot to mention i ran it for a couple of mins while the airfilter was off could that cause it to go into safemode?

[Adam]

You have not timed it up properly.

[stevo211]

thanx for the help guys, do i need to take the ign timing pulley off to get the water pump off? or will it come off around it