Author Topic: 1.8 16v low power  (Read 1035 times)

Offline Tomonator1985

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1.8 16v low power
« on: 16 May 2012, 13:37 »
stock engine. four branch ss manifold. large backbox (rattles alot)

 Low oil pressure light on (new pump needed i think as sensors, oil filter recently changed as part of bigger works)

low power at low revs, more than usual and 5th gear has nothing......


...ideas?
*MK2 Golf GTI 16v Small Bumper*

Offline daveybwoy

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Re: 1.8 16v low power
« Reply #1 on: 17 May 2012, 13:38 »
Few places you could start checking.  Try these (not in any particular order).

Ignition timing
Cam timing
Fuel pump and fuel tank lift pump
Throttle butterfly and fuel distributor (even check the throttle cable itself when opening the butterfly)
Vaccum leaks