Why does the timing not work on the Mk1 Golf?

Why does the timing not work on the Mk1 Golf?

So, if the the camshaft as lined up with the top of the rocker cover and not the top of the cylinder head wouldnt that make the cam timing out and subsequently make the engine run rough as its out of time?? Hello my name is John and I’m a dub addict.

How to set the timing of the engine?

(47) Golf Gti Mk2 1.8 Setting The Timing Of The Engine – YouTube Seting the crank (via bell house and pully) , intermediate shaft, the cam shaft and the distributor in time Seting the crank (via bell house and pully) , intermediate shaft, the cam shaft and the distributor in time Skip navigation Sign in Search Loading… Close

How to set up timing on a golf?

Followed all the set up guide on the forum. I can sart it and it will stand and run but its very lumpy. Took it down the road and its juddering alot. When I turn the idle screw on the back of the throttle body it doesn’t seem to be doing owt although when it’s right in the engine stalls and the same when I screw it out too far.

Where to set the fly wheel on the Mk1 Golf?

I took the cam belt off and set the fly wheel to the kinked line to the right of the timing diamond. I thought it too much of a coincidence that it was there in the same spot as your mark. When I checked the crank shaft pulley mark, it had moved a touch towards the intermitent pulley and looked perfect.

How to set the timing on a golf 4?

Vocational, Technical or Tra… how do I set the timing when the cylinder head has been taken of the engine block on the Golf 4 1.9 TDI 2003 model AHF engine? This has to be a … read more My son has a 2001 Golf Mark 4 GT TDI 1.9 Diesel. ( not a GTi ) When cold it starts, runs for 2 seconds, no throttle and cuts out.

What’s the problem with my Golf Mk2 8V?

The situation is that the markings that I have don’t all seem to correspond with marking around the engine or other pulleys so ill give you a breakdown of whats happening. It comes with a plastic bottom Belt cover with a embossed arrow that points to the bottom crank pulley.

Why does the oil light keep coming on on my Golf Mk2?

Ive had the golf running loads of times with the belt replaced by myself over 2 months ago and a full engine service with a new fuel pump and sender, but it runs incredibly throaty and lots and lots of lag and alot of times while stationary the oil light comes on with a horrid 80s style buzzer which will stay till I turn off the engine and back on.

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