Citsport
14th April 2009, 15:27
Ok, as some of you know, i'm having problems with my 106 GTi engine. I had a pressure test done and the pressure was low which the guy at the garage suggested the timing was out.
I had afew problems doing the timing but after following a guide on here and replacing the cambelt too, I set it up, I think. The car ran after however had quite alot Redex in the tank so it was quite rich on running however I put this down to the Redex and didn't think anything of it. I havent drove the car for like 2 days as it's not MOT'd at the moment and when trying to start it this morning, nothing, engine turns and turns but wouldn't fire.
After a while it started trying tofire but wouldn't quite fire up, might of ran for about 4-5 seconds at 500rpm with the throttle half in but wouldn't set away properly. I've put another tenner in the tank to try dilute the Redex but i'm starting to think this isn't to blame as it started the other day with redex however won't now. I've checked the plugs and they are getting electricity however not entirely sure if they are sparking properly as it was hard to line the coil pack up properly.
Any suggestions at all? I'd have thought the timing but the car was running fairly decent Sunday morning and it's just been left since other than refitting alternator etc.
Anyone had bad experiences with Redex, or had the same problems I have had. I've searched but it all seems to be people getting no spark or with ECU problems etc.
Thanks.
I had afew problems doing the timing but after following a guide on here and replacing the cambelt too, I set it up, I think. The car ran after however had quite alot Redex in the tank so it was quite rich on running however I put this down to the Redex and didn't think anything of it. I havent drove the car for like 2 days as it's not MOT'd at the moment and when trying to start it this morning, nothing, engine turns and turns but wouldn't fire.
After a while it started trying tofire but wouldn't quite fire up, might of ran for about 4-5 seconds at 500rpm with the throttle half in but wouldn't set away properly. I've put another tenner in the tank to try dilute the Redex but i'm starting to think this isn't to blame as it started the other day with redex however won't now. I've checked the plugs and they are getting electricity however not entirely sure if they are sparking properly as it was hard to line the coil pack up properly.
Any suggestions at all? I'd have thought the timing but the car was running fairly decent Sunday morning and it's just been left since other than refitting alternator etc.
Anyone had bad experiences with Redex, or had the same problems I have had. I've searched but it all seems to be people getting no spark or with ECU problems etc.
Thanks.