Poor idle (just for a change)

[Crazy Golfer]

Just for a change I have an 8v that will not idle properly.
I have been reading through all the posts about poor idle and the problems I have are similar but not the same.
My idle speed does not vary, it is always about 400rpm (not comfortable when stationary). Worse, if you put the clutch in above 1100rpm it just stalls, then I swear at it.
1st thought was weak electrics changed the HTs, plugs, etc - no change
Then checked all the vacuum hoses etc (Fords are a classic for this), didn't really see any loose.
Mine is a really early MK2 (A-plate) and my brother's D-plate has loads of extra boxes and hoses on the injection system! Do they all have Idle Stablisation Valves, because if mine has one I can't see it, to fix it!

Any guess would be helpful because if it carries on like this I am just going to go mad and drive it into the nearest Volvo to kill it!

Oli

[golfvr6]

I pressume you checked all the obvious things like mixture, idle speed and ignition timing?

[tinman]

sounds like it just needs tuning as it were. may be running a little lean. locate the hex nut everyone talks about and fiddle with that.

Tin

[richandhazel]

Mine is a really early MK2 (A-plate) and my brother's D-plate has loads of extra boxes and hoses on the injection system! Do they all have Idle Stablisation Valves, because if mine has one I can't see it, to fix it!

Oli

No you probably won't have the ISV fitted as that was fitted to the Digifant (PB) and 16V engines.

[larry]

i had a problem likethis on my mrk 2 - i fixed it by taking off of the distributor cap and cleaning the arm and contacts within. It worked on mine after i tried everything you have.

[golfvr6]

The ISV was fitted to the 8v , not sure about the really early ones though.

[Crazy Golfer]

Cheers for the help, 1st thing I tried was a new rotor arm and dizzy cap and that did nothing. Also I have found where the ISV would be if I had one!
I have got loads of questions about my Golf it is a bit odd it looks like a MK1. Mars red, A-reg and MK1 style side stripes I guess. I will save that for another day when I find somebody really anal about MK2s, any volunteers?

I have given up trying to find the source and cheated, I wound the idle up. I'm going to worry about it after we have rebuilt the head (smoking on start-up).

Oli

[golfvr6]

Maybe thats part of your problem, poor compression.

[Speedydub]

Hi

I have a 1986 mk2 8v gti, with a similar problem to this. When the engine is cold, it idles low then cuts out when you put the clutch in.

Normally if i give it some gas for a couple of minutes, its ok and revs normally.

Any remedies for this? also can anyone recommend a good place in essex to get het tuned up?

Cheers

Jen

[golfvr6]

Sounds like your warm regulator is knackered.