Support VWWC

Page 8 of 19 FirstFirst ... 67891018 ... LastLast
Results 71 to 80 of 187

Thread: '81 U.S Rabbit

  1. #71
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Melb Westsideeeee
    Posts
    1,456
    Users Country Flag Thread Starter

    Hahaha I actually slept in til 1 Paul!

    Well after finding all the timing marks and setting tdc I got it started. Running very laggy. Idles fine, bit accelerates very slowly. It will backfire a few times and crackles a lot. Exhaust pressure out the back of the muffler is pretty strong too, which is good right?

    But yeah it's just some sort of idling or tuning. Is there anyone in melb who can tune it and get it perfect so I don't have to worry about it anymore? Jetting, timing etc. how are volkscare with things like this.

    Also my custom short shifter is amazing.

    That is all.

    George.
    - Orange Golf mk1 LS, 1.8 5speed, 32/36 - sold
    - Golf mk1 Swallowtail rebuild, completely stripped
    - Brown U.S import 81 cabby
    - 88 Honda crx b18cr

  2. #72
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Braidwood, rural NSW
    Posts
    3,225
    Users Country Flag
    Sounds like the timing might be retarded. Try advancing it slowly as far as you can until it starts to idle rough then turn it back a little bit. TDC is just a starting point, it doesn't have to be permanently set there.

    And get up at a decent hour and clean your room and take the garbage out.

  3. #73
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Melb Westsideeeee
    Posts
    1,456
    Users Country Flag Thread Starter
    Quote Originally Posted by sports racer View Post
    Sounds like the timing might be retarded. Try advancing it slowly as far as you can until it starts to idle rough then turn it back a little bit. TDC is just a starting point, it doesn't have to be permanently set there.

    And get up at a decent hour and clean your room and take the garbage out.
    Well it did idle at 800 at which it was normally higher. Will give it a go tomorrow and see if it helps. I'm pretty sure it is way retarded.

    Hahahaha Starting to sound like my mum for a Minute :p what kind of genitals are attached down there Paul?
    - Orange Golf mk1 LS, 1.8 5speed, 32/36 - sold
    - Golf mk1 Swallowtail rebuild, completely stripped
    - Brown U.S import 81 cabby
    - 88 Honda crx b18cr

  4. #74
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Braidwood, rural NSW
    Posts
    3,225
    Users Country Flag
    LOL I've got 4 school age kids who like to go to bed late and sleep in.

    Is your room tidy yet?

  5. #75
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Melb Westsideeeee
    Posts
    1,456
    Users Country Flag Thread Starter
    Paul you'll be please to hear, the timing has been advanced and it runs muuuch better. Got bored with a few friends and went cursing and did some chap laps and city driving to get some food, epic cruise was epic. Engine is so much better, more torque and can finally take passengers hahaha. Carby however needs a tune, holds idle badly and has fuel surge heaps. Will look for some specialists. Could do with a wheel alignment too

    Alic from yesterday just after doing the timing. Got a rear bar on the way and will try get it a bit nicer with the coming weeks! Also needs a wash lol

    - Orange Golf mk1 LS, 1.8 5speed, 32/36 - sold
    - Golf mk1 Swallowtail rebuild, completely stripped
    - Brown U.S import 81 cabby
    - 88 Honda crx b18cr

  6. #76
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Melbourne
    Posts
    1,022
    Users Country Flag
    Good work George!! what motor did you drop in?
    84 MK1 GTI
    01 DC2R

  7. #77
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Melb Westsideeeee
    Posts
    1,456
    Users Country Flag Thread Starter
    Seat cordoba 1.8 ADZ. I've used the adz engine a few times now, easiest swap in my opinion if anyone wanted to do a motor swap.
    - Orange Golf mk1 LS, 1.8 5speed, 32/36 - sold
    - Golf mk1 Swallowtail rebuild, completely stripped
    - Brown U.S import 81 cabby
    - 88 Honda crx b18cr

  8. #78
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    Melbourne SE
    Posts
    347
    Users Country Flag
    The ADZ is a strong engine and has good unusable torque. I've started mine in 4th accidentally before and easily pulled without too much hassle.

    George, you're work on mk1s is so sick. This one is on its way to being as great the infamous orange one. Nice job
    77 Mk1 GLS 2 door - That sinking feeling
    76 Mk1 Swallowtail 2 door - Replace that BMW & 76 Sweetheart

  9. #79
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Braidwood, rural NSW
    Posts
    3,225
    Users Country Flag
    Gets my vote too! You bringing this one to GAD?

  10. #80
    Join Date
    May 2012
    Location
    Tullamarine
    Posts
    190
    Users Country Flag

    Looking good George!!
    Did you roll your guards??
    MK1, 1976 golfLS, 4 door (SOLD! Will be missed)
    MK1, 1980 golfGLD, 4 door (1.8l, 8v, 5 speed)

Page 8 of 19 FirstFirst ... 67891018 ... LastLast

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
| |