why is my newly rebuilt digi so slow???? HHEELLPPP!!!

[elnigel]

Hi guys, im looking for a lifeline here, ive just finished restoring my 89 8v digi golf. its been rebored, c5rank refaced, all new bearings, head overhauled with all new seals and tappets, ive put it back together and its drinking juice and is really slow.

Its only got any power when you hit 4000rpm, below that its flat as a fart. Ive had the timing set which made it better but its still slow as above!

Any ideas what to do , any good garages in derbyshire?

Please help, ive spent 3 years lovingly sorting this car out, dreaming of driving it and its currently crap and as slow as my wifes 1.2 clio!!!!!!!

Thanks

[FBF]

maybe get it on a co meter firstly?

[bustersballs]

sounds like timing is out,maybe on the cam? aside from that, how many miles have you covered since the rebuild, engine could still be a bit tight, if you are stuck we have a workshop in Ilkeston, Derbys and could have a quick gander, might not be any help but the tea costs nothing!

[Brads MK2 GTI]

Check John Sherwin out, independent VW specialists in Somercotes. Not the cheapest, but no-where as much as the main stealers! And deffo know all there is about Dubs. Ask to speak to John if you can, if you want tell him Mark Bradley with the grey 1992 8v recommended them. Not sure if that'll work or not but hey why not! Phone number is 01773 604400. Located just on the main Somercotes drag (B600), between Alfreton & Selston, just down from the Co-op on your left as you head towards Selston.

You know all us local folk ought to do a meet soon

[bustersballs]

any ideas on where to meet? loads of vw nuts in ilkeston would be interested.

[elnigel]

Thanks guys, im gonna ring that guy in somercoates, i really want it sorting cos i love my MK2.

The CO was apparently ok when i got it MOTed!

A meet would be great, didnt know there was many members living near me. Im in North Wingfield near Clay Cross. But guys, let me get her running sweetly before we meet, dont want to look stupid or be jealous of your cars cos they work properly!!!!!

[Agreeable Slick]

erm have you run it in? or are you just racing it?

[elnigel]

Im running it in , ive done 500miles and just changed the oil and filter.

[Brads MK2 GTI]

Yeah it's well worth giving them a call and just explain things. Late last year I got them to re-build my gearbox with a new clutch, and it's the smoothest box I've felt on a MK2 now. But then I guess being fully rebuilt it bloody should be!!! Just have to get rid of my wiggle in the stick and it'll be cool.

As far as a meet maybe we should start a post, see who's interested & where they're from then go on that. Ilson eh? Spent a lot of (drunken) time up there! Just to be in music college for 3 years up there @ SEDC. You don't know a guy called Ian Evans do you? Be about 26 now lives just on the overpass behind Bath St, just behind the supermarket. Is that still Somerfield?

[bustersballs]

think its shut down at the mo, don't know the guy you are talking about, probably seen his car about if its a vw!! some nice ones around amongst the bodykitted chav mobiles.