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Engine & Gearbox / idling issues 2e3 carb
Last post by mintysgt -
Hey all,

Got a 1.3 jetta recently, i believe its the 2e3 carb hence auto choke an not manual, i've done a lovely 400 mile trip in it, last 80 ish have been a nightmare, the thing would just keep cutting out, started doing it at night with lights on an fan, so noticed on restarts was idling fine when no load on electric system, so i assumed it was a battery or alternator issue at 1st "perhaps still a leccy gremlin". but started doing it in the day with no added power consumption etc

what i would like to know is, has anyone ever had something similar, as previous knowledge was they cut out and dont restart for a short while, an a quick google hints towards this 

given its a peirburg. i always known there as useful as a chocolate teapot in reality an webber is the way forward "personally when i had a 1.6 an a 1.8 carb engine mine had the webber conversion done already, not that i recall a choke nearly 20 years later. but never had any issues, an mot time always see emissions adjusted to pass"

how ever, over last day or so i have read a few posts webbers solve nothing in the long term, how true is this ?

i really want to keep it as a 1.3. its guttless but its so original be a shame to do a conversion really

ok so it be next week before i look at it, but a quick look did see a small bit of oil on 2 sensors on the top flange on the block under the dizzy, but could this lead to my issues ?


any knowledge will be greatfully recieved
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General Chat / Adrian Flux - Christmas 2024 Opening Hours
Last post by DAN@ADRIAN FLUX -
Hi All,
We can confirm our seasonal opening hours will be as follows:
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I.C.E & Electrical / Drivers side headlight not working
Last post by RhysMarkham -
Hi all,

I am having some trouble with my drivers side headlight.
 I have a mk2 Driver 1.6 1989 (double headlight).

The passenger side works fine, but there is nothing from the drivers side on either click of the headlight switch. It does however work on full beam.

I have swapped the bulbs, and also the first part of the loom (from bulb and second headlight to main loom) so have ruled out this as a problem. I have also checked the fuses and they seem to be fine.

Is there something glaringly obvious that I could be missing?  :'(

Any help would be gratefully received.
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Engine & Gearbox / Re: Weird carb problem - cold start up
Last post by Keekster64 -
Yeah, I do.  I had exactly this problem.
The choke is controlled by two things, an electrical connection and by coolant.  First thing to do, when the engine is cold is disconnect the wire that goes to the choke from the plug that comes from the thermoswitch (grey one I think), on the plastic housing in front of the head.  Switch the ignition on, you should get 12v.  If not, check the thermoswitch is getting 12v from the fuse box.  If your getting 12v from the fuse box but not after the thermoswitch the thermoswitch is knackered, and needs replaced.
Next check.  Use a multi meter to check continuity between the choke housing and the battery.  The choke housing screws into plastic, and there is a tiny wire to earth it.  If there is no continuity, create a new earth wire via one of the choke housing screws, back to an earth or a battery.  If you dont have a multi meter, remove the air box with the engine cold, put the ignition on but dont start it.  The choke should start to move within a minute.  If not the electrical connection is broken somewhere.  On my driver both the thermoswitch and earth were knackered.

Assuming the electric choke is working correctly, and it still has the problem, loosen the choke screws and back the choke off by rotating it.  I had to turn mine 10mm.  If I don't it runs too rich for about a few minutes.  Another thing I sometimes do is turn the ignition on for say ten seconds before starting it.  This gives the choke a chance to warm up a bit before starting.  As the Pierberg carb gets old it seems to need less choke than the factory setting, probably because the passages get a little worn with age.
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Heating & Cooling / Re: blown head gasket causing coolant issues?
Last post by adman020 -
well the test passed - didn't got yellow or green so that's good.

But while i'm at it replaced the following:
  • side and front cooling flanges as they were both leaking plus the o rings had perished
  • fan switch as found the current one was just loose and they're cheap
  • expansion tank as had a slight crack
  • bottom hose and the thin coolant hose

i'm just hoping this sorts out the majority of my coolant leaks and presume that i should not see any steam in the engine bay as the fan should cut in earlier....
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New Members Say Hi! / Re: Restoration project
Last post by Monkey -
There are a couple of very good breakers kicking about, Mk2 Spares is a favourite on here.
You can also still get a whole host of parts for them now, a few years ago I completely restored an 8v gti and managed to source nearly everything on Autodoc, they still sell oem parts from Bosch/Valeo etc.
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New Members Say Hi! / Re: Restoration project
Last post by scs -
Welcome and the best of luck with the restoration. lots of parts are remanufactured but not all. second hand parts are available some  "uncommon"  and expensive. Remember these cars have not been made since the 1990's.
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New Members Say Hi! / Re: Restoration project
Last post by CoulxGTI -
Cars being broken are certainly a help, as, despite the popularity of the Mk2, some parts are surprisingly difficult to come across. Look up Matt at Mk2 spares also, he can usually see you right.

Good luck!
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New Members Say Hi! / Restoration project
Last post by SpecialK -
My mum's beloved '88 GTI broke down just before lockdown - I'm a 90s kid so she has had the car longer than me! I've agreed to take over and get it back on the road.

We have a great mechanic who has looked after us for 10 years or so, so I'm not going to do the work but do need to source all the parts (just waiting for an up to date list from him).

Helpful tips greatly received... I'm not totally clueless as I own a T2 split screen. However I got it as a very ropey shell and have always prioritised it actually running (rather than restoring to original) as I use it for work! The MK2 is a totally different story though.

I want to use all original parts if I can but also get it finished ASAP - am I totally delusional? It looks like there's quite a few GTIs being broken down for parts which is sad but hopefully helpful(?)