A Cars forum. AutoBanter

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

Go Back   Home » AutoBanter forum » Auto makers » VW water cooled
Site Map Home Register Authors List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Web Partners

Starting probs with Golf GTI 1988



 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old August 15th 06, 07:30 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
mrtcaro
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 1
Default Starting probs with Golf GTI 1988

Hi i bought a golf gti off someone who changed the engine, it turns over fine
and has signs of a spark from all four leads, not firing at all though,
changed the leads and disi cap + rotor arm still not starting!!!

If there is any silly things that might not start it then could someone
please let me know, spark plugs look a bit **** so ill change them, also
there is defently fuel as it starting ****ing fuel out every where because of
a leaking petrol pipe.

Also when the ignition is on is the oil light suppose to flash?

Ads
  #2  
Old August 15th 06, 11:07 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
tonyw
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 64
Default Starting probs with Golf GTI 1988

oil light, yes, will go on until the engine runs and builds up
enough oil pressure and the light will/should go out.

Can you provide a bit more background. Has the engine ever run after
the engine exchange?

mrtcaro wrote:
> Also when the ignition is on is the oil light suppose to flash?


  #3  
Old August 16th 06, 08:51 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
mrtcaro via CarKB.com
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 2
Default Starting probs with Golf GTI 1988

yes the engine did run, its been sitting around for about five years, it
turns over, i have changed the spark plugs but still not firing. When i turn
the engine over it keeps goin then suddenly it stops, like duh, then i turn
it over again and it keeps goin then does it again, after turning it over i
took out a spark plug and it smelt of petrol so obviously its not igniting it,
could it be the distributer/coil, or possibly the timing?

--
Message posted via CarKB.com
http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx...ooled/200608/1

  #4  
Old August 17th 06, 03:33 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
One out of many Daves
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 94
Default Starting probs with Golf GTI 1988

check the timing belt for missing teeth which throws the engine timing off.

"mrtcaro via CarKB.com" <u25335@uwe> wrote in message
news:64de79a24f1e0@uwe...
> yes the engine did run, its been sitting around for about five years, it
> turns over, i have changed the spark plugs but still not firing. When i
> turn
> the engine over it keeps goin then suddenly it stops, like duh, then i
> turn
> it over again and it keeps goin then does it again, after turning it over
> i
> took out a spark plug and it smelt of petrol so obviously its not igniting
> it,
> could it be the distributer/coil, or possibly the timing?
>
> --
> Message posted via CarKB.com
> http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx...ooled/200608/1
>



  #5  
Old August 22nd 06, 06:27 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
mrtcaro via CarKB.com
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 2
Default Starting probs with Golf GTI 1988

i got it started now, it was the timing on the distributer which wasnt
starting it, the timing was far 2 advanced, thanks for your help anyway

--
Message posted via CarKB.com
http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx...ooled/200608/1

 




Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
I would like to share with you the joy of playing golf and business Sam VW water cooled 1 July 29th 06 02:32 PM
I would like to tell you about the joy of playing golf [email protected] VW water cooled 0 July 27th 06 02:02 PM
1988 honda accord LX starting problem and loss of power [email protected] Honda 32 January 11th 06 02:49 AM
1988 Golf Automatic Transmission question David Craig VW water cooled 0 October 3rd 05 01:55 AM
For Sale Golf GTI 16V, 1988 WP VW water cooled 0 September 30th 04 12:30 PM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 03:58 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 AutoBanter.
The comments are property of their posters.