VW Golf Mk3, GL carburetor.

[Geebeats]

To anybody who can help off this forum. Do you get problems with these in the winter on not a to high millage car as in when you start the car up until the engine warms up and a car that is kept outside   ?

We have had a VW mk 2 Scirocco 1.8 GT 2 that was a carburetor which ran very bad in the winter Peco carburetor we then had a Weber fitted it run better some what this car was kept outside as well.Thank you very much to all those who can help.

[boneybradley]

These are not a carb as such, they all electronically controlled and a mix between a carb and a single injector and are made by Bosch, If it runs rough when cold I would try a new temp sensor but can you post what issues you have?

[itavaltalainen]

Which mk3 engine are we even talking about?

They are all quite different....

[Geebeats]

These are not a carb as such, they all electronically controlled and a mix between a carb and a single injector and are made by Bosch, If it runs rough when cold I would try a new temp sensor but can you post what issues you have?

None I was just finding out as I was thinking of buying a model with this part on.

[Geebeats]

Which mk3 engine are we even talking about?

They are all quite different....

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Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8 GL 5d – Facts and Figures
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All the facts and figures below for Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (92-98) 1.8 GL 5d are from the official Volkswagen manufacturer data and are regularly updated to ensure they are as accurate as possible. Widths of vehicles do not include wing mirrors.

General
Production   
01 Feb 1992 - 01 Jan 1997
Length   
4020 mm
Width   
1904 mm
Height   
1417 mm
Weight   
1140 kg
Fuel Delivery   
Injection
Transmission   
Manual
Gears   
5 Speed
Costs
MPG   
32 mpg
Insurance Group   
-
Euro Emissions Standard   
-
CO2 Emissions   
-
VED Band   
-
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Performance
Engine Size   
1781 cc
Cylinders   
4
0-60 mph   
11.7 secs
Top Speed   
111 mph
Power Output   
90 bhp
Valves   
8
Torque   
145 Nm 107 lb-ft
Practicality
Wheelbase   
2475 mm
Luggage Capacity   
330 litres
Fuel Capacity   
55 litres
Turning Circle   
10 m
Unbraked Towing Weight   
500 kg
Braked Towing Weight   
1200 kg

[boneybradley]

Most likely be the 1.8 90hp ABS engine (most common in the mk3 1.

[itavaltalainen]

Reasons why the 1.8 beast won't start in winter are plentiful....

temperature sensor (can be checked with a multimeter)
faulty ignition coil (cracks on insulation), possibly dizzy cap and rotor can cause it too but you would have issues also when warm
cracked/perished rubber mount under injector unit
faulty throttle actuator (gears missing), this would also effect warm idle but much more prominent on cold engine

where in Bristol are you? Might be able to have a look at it Monday (down in Devon for work).

[Geebeats]

No sorry you have missed the point we were thinking of buying one just wanted to know the problems with these carbs that's all as we are on our 4th  mk 2 vw scirrocco injection we have had 1 carb we put a webber on it still had problems in the winter as it was kept outside as we have no lock up garage.

[itavaltalainen]

I had a 1.8 (75hp not 90hp) and it doesn't normally suffer issues in winter, neither do the 2.0 engines.

If they don't start they are usually easy to troubleshoot. Easier than a carb.

[Geebeats]

OK Thanks for that anymore info on the 90 B.H.P MK 3 GOLF GL  carburetor ?