Fuel economy went down after changing gasket. VW golf 1996cl

[javalin]

sounds like you've introduced and air leak somewhere during the change.  See if you can see any gaps, missing hoses, etc, or hear any air sucking noises when its running.  Get somebody to rev it gently whilst you listen.

>It only burned about 6,7litres for 100km
its burning how much per 100km?   None is the correct answer!!

Pictures of engine bay required!

James

[Jasikasisback]

Sorry for being such a noob, but how do I upload photos onto here?? The insert image button-i'm not sure how it works...can someone give me some pointers?

thanks

[javalin]

you'll need to host them elsewhere (i.e. Flickr) and then link to them here

[Jasikasisback]

OK see this link....

If you need any specific pictures (I'm no expert) then let me know.

I changed the air filter and the pollen filter, but really this had no effect of the RPM's.

Let me know what you think..

I knew I should've obeyed the rule: it it's not broken, don't fix it.  

Flickr screen name vwgolfcl1996

same thing for the tag of the photos

[Jasikasisback]

Oh by the way i will probably change the tranny filter and oil soon. so if someone can reccomend which tranny oil to buy from europarts.com then that would be extremely helpful. Maybe this will solve the problem, but it needs to be done anyways. It's been 156 years with the same tranny oil and filter. That's just too long...

[Seanl]

I just changed mine, with a new clutch, cable, and gear linkage, and it's actually highlighted that my box is on it's way out. Was absolutely fine before, but now slips out of second when cold, and crunches slightly in fourth. Bear this in mind when thinking about changing gear oil.

[Jasikasisback]

yeah i know, but it is bucking into first when it's cold a lot, and that must not be good. I already got burned for changing the rocker arm gasket with crappy fuel economy. So I have a feeling that golfs like to be left alone.

I'm spending almost 12 quid more per tank, so 10 fillups equal 120 pounds lost. That's what I've lost since the gasket change. So I might as well spend 100 pounds replacing worn parts..



but the car keeps bucking, so I will try to at least change the oil and filter.

If the car keeps acting up then it will be time for a new car.

I have to resolve the problem, cause the fuel economy is really really bad now. I will not be able to afford to drive it if it keeps driving like it is now. Just not economical with current fuel prices.

[Jasikasisback]

ummm anyone got any ideas after looking at the pics??

I changed the air filter, absolutely no difference whatsoever...geting 280 miles to the tank and was getting 360 before..all the hoses look ok..

[dragongreengolfgti]

try the relays not sure if there the same as gti ones but ecu and fuel pump relay do these sort of symptons aswell relay 30 =ecu 167 pump

[Jasikasisback]

anyone know which transmission oil would be the best for this car?

I would buy from eurocarparts, but I don't know which one is the best value for money and what will work on this car.

http://www.eurocarparts.com/automatic-transmission-fluids

anyone have any experience with these?

would be much appreciated