hello need help 2.0l conversion

[Dwayne]

hello started a 2.0l conversion 1.8 gti 8v top 2.0l bottom end mk3 golf gti 8v agg code got myself brand new mk3 golf 2e dizzy ht leads all timed fine and getting plenty off fuel to engine-oil- I can get a spark but dosnt hold a spark. car also wont start I had it running befor hand but the dizzy drive was comeplety out but had a garage time it for me in the end but now I'm stuck coz its not starting atall. really am lost myself as I'm no mechanic and don't no now what todo. if anyone could help me please do. garage said maybe I need new coil module or coil or maybe the dizzy isn't the right one I went with what a post said on full conversion.

cheers Dwayne.

[gazareth]

take off the distributor cap and have a look how many cut-outs are in the metal disc?

[Brighouse-gti]

A 2e dizzy is definatly the right one! I was going to suggest that you may have the timing out by 180 degrees, but if the garage timed it correctly then I suppose you can rule that out (if you trust the garage enough). You can check if each HT lead is firing if you remove it from the plug (1@ a time) and earth it to the engine whilst you get someone to turn over the ignition. Also, have you done anything else whilst you've had the engine out, ie fit a new clutch?

[Dwayne]

got it running my coil ignition was duff also wires were shot needed both changing all running nice just need a good old set up now :)yea I put new clutch in buddy thanks for the info guys

[Brighouse-gti]

Have a look in the maintenance section and you'll find a "how to tune your 8v digifant" guide. Now that you've got it running you can time it correctly.

[Dwayne]

all sorted now but on start up sounds like starter motor is struggling but I have the 1.6 diesel starter as people said in posts I also might think it could be the surport pinion bush what do you reckon it could be.? if you can help cheers

[Brighouse-gti]

Check the live wire to the starter as this can sometimes work its-self loose, and make sure you have a good earth too. You can run a wire from the positive on the battery to the live on the starter and get someone to turn the ignition. If it cranks better you know you have a dodgy connection. Likewise with the earth, run a wire from the earth on the starter to the chassis, again if it cranks better you know the earth is bad. If neither make a difference you may have a dodgy starter relay.