Rattle or Misfire?

[drc12369]

So the anoying noise coming from my car somewhere near the front under hard acceleration, is it a rattle or a misfire? How do i spot a misfire?

[tweed]

Car has no power 

[drc12369]

Its my first gti and its a 8v so i have nothing to compare it to? Ive changed the plugs and ive got ht leads and a dissy cap to fit when i get a chance. It doesnt seem to wanna go past 85mph and does 3100revs at 70mph so ive no clue if its a misfire?

[tweed]

That is not good!!!

Your car should do 90mph in 3rd.

I suggest you change the leads and cap right away. Give the rotor arm a good scrub with a bit of sand paper or wire wool.

[drc12369]

90mph!  in 3rd?! A 97 8v gti? Really?  If thats the case my cars proper f**ked lol leads and cap it is then. Watch this space. ..

[tweed]

Yes mine certainly does. Maybe get the rotor arm also.

[drc12369]

Ill do the dissy cap n leads first. Wouldnt know what to do with a rotor arm, how to clean it, sand it etc let alone fit a new one. Hopefully what ive got will sort it. Hopefully ill get a chance saturday to do it

[Len]

Usually a rattle is there all the time, whereas a misfire maybe intermittent

[GOLF-MK3-GTI]

That is not good!!!

Your car should do 90mph in 3rd.

I suggest you change the leads and cap right away. Give the rotor arm a good scrub with a bit of sand paper or wire wool.

i agree with tweed, mine does 90mph in no time, and I've had mine at 135mph with ease.

[drc12369]

so if thats the case why does everyone on here diss 8v's?