GOLF MK1.HOW TO TUNE CARBURETOR (KS2).AIR/FUEL MIXTURE. HOW TO SET IDLE SCREW
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- How to set or tune a GOLF Mk1 CARBURETOR. There are still many Carburetor (KEIHIN KS2 ) Golf Mk1 models around . These Carbs perform well if serviced and Tuned periodically,. Here are some tips from my personal experience with it.
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These videos are realy underrated anybody with a mk1 should watch these
Thank you
So glad I found this video. Car wasn't idling properly and driving very rough. Fixed my issue ASAP. Props to you man👏👏
Hey that's great man!... I'm glad I could be of help... Cheers!
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Thank you for your video. I thought I will mess it up but the car is running smoothly again.
Great. And it's a pleasure Glad that the video helped.. Now just ensure your idle speed doesn't fluctuate when you put on your lights or fan comes on... A way to check that is to put on your lights, and if idle drops too low then just increase idle speed slightly at the carb.
I used this method and it worked perfectly, thanks a million.
Pleasure.! Glad to have helped u sir
Really cool video with on point instructions. Thanks.
thank you so much PJ this video helped me alot.. Ive had the carb to so many people some got it right for a while the it started with its crap again and i just thought leme do it myself and a saw this video and it was running like a dream thanks dude dont stop making these vids they help alot dont let other tell you its not workong then they doing it wrong 🎉💯✴
Hey that's great news... And I appreciate the feedback.. All the best..
Thanks man, clear and precise
Hi pj thank very must just did tje tunning on my golf mrk1 ur video made it so easy big thanks ibrealy njoy watching ur tips
Thanks a million bro this helped me very very much
I really appreciate your video . Very well explained and articulated as well. Thank you again
Only a pleasure to have helped. :)
PJ you are a boss! Your videos are a godsend
Thank you Jonathan. God Bless you. Have a great day!...and don't forget to subscribe to the channel OK. More to follow.
Great video keep up the good work
Thank you
Thank you sir no more over idling
Geez. I've been looking all over the internet and couldn't believe that I'd be able to get an online video like this. Awesome. Thanks buddy. Please try and make a video of one which has an aircon unit. There is an extra vacuum unit for rev compensation. THANKS
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Great content, great person, Thanx for all your help and videos.
Pleasure👍😊
Thank you for these videos
It's my pleasure sir
Great Info Video .. Thanks Boet, this video helped me :)
Thanks man so much great infor. And step by step infor. Very useful did exactally and now golf is smooth and the hickup I had is gone its idling smooth also 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Hey there. Glad for you it's running smoothly.... Just a tip, if you switch on your headlights and the idle dips slightly, just adjust idling up slightly to compensate.
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy thanks man will do,
My distributor is making a sound and when it does it affects the idling, am noticing it especially when cold starting but when hot becomes smooth again. Should I worry or it's the way it must be during a cold start? Mr Pj
@@nathanielmerile7049if the sound is like sparks then it could be moisture in the distributor. Just check inside the distributor before u start up in the morning.. Maybe just needs a clean and some q20 sprayed into distributor.. The cold weather, especially when parking outside during the night causes moisture to build up on distributor and plug leads etc
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy Alright will do just that in the Morning. Appreciated 🙏🏼💯Maneer
Bru no lies you saved me I just put a 276 hydraulic cam stk and my carb didn’t know how to handle after watching this I sorted it out in less than 5 minutes
Great going ..well done !
Hi PJ thanks for all the helpful tips n videos, I think you should have added / showed for those who don't know how too rich/lean can effect the engine if not set properly, is it possible to make a video regarding the spark plugs, I think there's many people who dont really know how to set it. Regards
Thanks a lot
OK UPDATE
Fitted a TEE to the fuel system. Eliminated the fuel anti vapor or whatever container. Fitted a new base plate for the carb. Checked for leaks. Tuned the car as you instructed in this video. set the timing ( I ran the engine until warm and gave a little bit of advance.) and hey presto. Flat spot GONE. Thank you so much for your help.
Glad for you ..all worked out much better 👍
Wow good video. Plz do more
Thank you sir :)
Thank you my car had high idling i fixied it myself
Thank you so much PJ , i watch all your videos and they are so helpful ive told all my Golf owner friends about your videos
Please can you make a video regarding the installation of the rear break shoes , ive done it before but damn it took me about 2hrs to figure out 🤣🤣
Hey thanks, and it's a pleasure.. Thanks for the video suggestion. I shall certainly get to it.. I know most people hate that job, with those nasty springs... :)
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy hi I wanted to find out if this same method will work for a toyota tazz 2e aisan carb as it also has this two screws? Thanks so Much
Hi .yes it works on the same principle.
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy thank you so much I am going to do this first thing in the morning and let you know.....
I love your content man 👍
Thanks Bro. Do subscribe, if u haven't yet ok
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy please make a video about adjusting timing
@@lungakeswa5959 valve and crank timing? , or Ignition timing...?
Thanks 🙏
You’re welcome 😊
These videos help my broke-ass avoid alot of money
Please do a video on the second stage not opening...
Here is video on the 2nd stage th-cam.com/video/Q0cuUR2BS8I/w-d-xo.html
My golf chaw petrol I m gonna do these
Thanks for your informative and empowering videos. Do you have a video on setting the float level on this carburetor. I believe if it's too high you get a lean mixture and when too low, a rich mixture. Thanks..
Hi ,thanks. Unfortunately I don't have a video on that,but setting that level is basically turning the screw in all the way ,and then 2 and half turns out..,but don't fiddle on there if you are unsure .Thanks
Thanks for the video have to do mine but the restricter can u also show a pic of it thx
Wow finally a video I've been waiting for...awesome job...your fan from South Africa🇿🇦
Hey Dylan.. Thanks for the positive feedback... Hope it will help, or fill in some Grey areas.
Would this help with fuel consumption?
Hi thnx for valuable advice I surely needed it,what can I do to fix my main port jet both are loose.
Maybe the little o rings are worn.
You can find these included in the carb kit
Thank you so much. Very simple explained. 👏👏💯
Will the fuel economy be better when this tuning is done to the carburettor?
Definitely sir.... Provided that all your jets and parts are not blocked and in good condition. If not then u need to do carb service... I will do a video on that shortly
@MOEGAMMAD DIEDERICKS hi, I don't think it needs setting, it just fits on the carb.. But explain a bit more as to what you mean..
Moegammad.
You can set it easily bt doing the following.
Make sure the choke butterfly is open in the carburettor (vertically downward) and the choke handle thing where you pull or push it in the cabin by the dashboard.
Then you put the choke cable and connect it where it needs to go through.
And when you pull the choke handle from inside..you will see the choke butterfly will be closed in the carb when the handle from the cabin is completely pulled out.
Hope u understand 👏👏
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy please do
Hi Pj, very helpful video and I am very impressed anyway with My Mk1 sometimes it doesn't want start I have put my foot on the acceleration piddle what could be the problem?
With the Mk1 it could be a number of things.. Could be fuel, or spark related... Check all those things like if you getting fuel into the Carb, check the distributor cap and plugs, and lead. Check coil connection etc..
Hello PJ I JUST WANT TO ASK WHY MY VW FOX IS TURNING CUTS OFF AFTER ABOUT A MINUTE WHEN IDLING .I changed module , ignition coil and did the timing and it's idling right now I'm not sure what seema to be the problem
I would assume this procedure works with all Golf models i.e. Citi 1.3 1.6 etc. I had my golf tuned on the gas analyzer and just for interest the air/fuel screw was just over two and a half turns from stop.(open) i.e. two and a half turns anti clockwise turned out.
Of interest to some:
I had several fuel issues which I sorted all in one go !
Firstly the breather hose to the tank from the filler pipe was loose. I decided to replace this. I purchased some clear hose (braided) and fitted that. The original hose was a bit short, either it had been trimmed at some point or it was like that from factory. I used 12mm i.d hose and to make fitting easier just warmed the end in some hot water, it did not need much warming. Make sure you buy at least 1.5 metres (length) hose. it is possible to fit this hose without removing the tank, its a pain to get the hose clamps on but its possible.
Secondly.
Idle valve on the rear of the carb replaced (the 12V electric valve)
Thirdly
Stripped and cleaned carb. Note if you don't know which jet goes where, the larger jet is second stage and the smaller is first stage and you can see that by looking through the jet in the light.
The emulsion tubes are easy to get mixed up, the one with holes at the top goes in first stage and holes in bottom second stage.
Good luck guys and keep the old wheels turning.
Thanks for the input👍
Hi PJ please help me out - My golf 1 carburetor 1.4 recently started a problem of switching off while i come to a stop or speed hump, I tried to clean the carb do an air leak test on the base but the problem continues, funny enough on idle the car is fine and idling between 9000-1000 revs per minute. what could be the issue here and how can I solve this?
Hi how can I tell if my idle is at 8 1/5 rpm if my golf is the one that came without the rpm gauge/cluster? Only has speedometer, temperature, fuel gauge and kilos
Hi PJ like your video's can you help me. I have tune the carb like you sad it idle nice but if I drive between all the gear I find that there is a jerk in the car. If you accelerate now problem but accelerating below the ref counter car start to jerk. Can you help me thanx.
Hi.
Can you show us where the vacuum pipes need to go.
Thanks Marius
I find your vedios brilliant. However I can't find anything on the web for head replacement.
Thank you.
Hi PJ some assistance please my car is burning fuel to rich can get the fumes smell in the car what could be the fault
Hi. Great vid I just have a.question about the idling screw. My revs doesnt change at all while adjusting.the screw?
It could be due to an Airleak that it happens... What kind of idle do u currently have... Lumpy or high?
It is very high
@@andrehayward3071 have you checked for an Airleak. At the Servo Pipe.. And brake booster. Check also if your butterfly valve is maybe stuck.
@pj I've managed to get the idling smooth car has power however sometimes when I rev she has a miss...like a VA Pam...basically causes a jerk sometimes when accelerating...she also pops when I free wheel after acceleration especially down hill...ive tried everything but this car just won't come right...i have 2 large rectangle holes cutout under the front of my airbox...could it cause this?
@dylan. If it pops when free wheeling it's a sign of being a bit too lean.. Or just a small air leak maybe somewhere.. But try making it a 1/4 to 1/2 turn richer.. Meaning you will now turn the fuel screw anti clockwise.
Hi. My idling screw is not adjusting my revs at all
How can i save fuel to my polo classic? Thankyou
Hi pj hope you can assist im having a small time problem when when my car is warm and ready to be driven my idle sits about 1000 rpm tried dropping the idle but not sure why the screw doesn't drops it
Could be an air leak somewhere
Hello need help my golf mk1 is over flooding petrol whn I driver gear 2 plz I wnt hellp
Hey how you doing my carb just eating way to much patrol my carb is a fake one from goldwagen it’s been in a year already
My jetta 2 1.8 1989 1.8 carburetor has a flat spot have been struggling to set it trying the advance on distributor nothing my flat spot is when accelerate pedal or at the carburetor then instead of refs picking up the carb sucks in air an it wants to die before ref starts picking up
Hi ,you could look at things like your vacuum advance,.the diaphragm may be torn ,and could give you that flat spot effect.Also check base plate and servo pipe for vacuum leak.and also if your ignition timing is not properly set.
Hi Sir , I am struggling with my carb , how much should I turn the flood that screw on top where the fuel line is connected
Not too sure I understand the question. Can u give bit more detail Pls. Thanks
What if you don't have a rev counter
I have an aftermarket carb with an electronic idling shut off valve, my question is how and to what do i connect the wire. I battle with after-running when i switch of the car. Thank you.
The wire runs from the valve towards the coil.have a look at this video to see that ...th-cam.com/video/BlInQU1EPWk/w-d-xo.html
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy thank you so much, this golf keeps eating baseplates.
Would a leaking baseplate cause the car to idle high when hot?
Yes you would have that erratic idling ....Base plates are in most cases the problem...take it off and check it for tears/ splits
I have a slight misfire at idle. Bought a new carb from Goldwagen and also changed plugs, leads, coil and distributor. Car runs smooth but only the misfire at idle. Any idea what it could be?
Could be the air fuel mixture is too lean still...try richening up the mixture .turn the screw out a quarter turn at a time...or check for air leaks around base plate and servo pipe and booster
From my experience it's that base most of the times..
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy I did check for leaks around the baseplate and also the servo pipe. I used petrol just like you showed in one of your clips but couldn't find a single leak. It's a brand new baseplate fitted with Victor Heinz sealant. Also I adjusted the air/fuel by one turn, a quarter at a time and it made no difference. Still hunting for the problem. Thanks for your reply.
Hey boss i would like to know, how do you know when your carb needs to be replaced?
Most of the time you can just service or refurbish your existing carb ..Have you seen this video? th-cam.com/video/WegejNNfooc/w-d-xo.html
What about the float screw setting?( on top of the carb )
What about it sir..? Don't touch there unnecessarily... Many have messed with that screw and it made the situation worse. That has alredy been factory, set... Unless it's been tampered with
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy I've purchased an orginal carb for my golf 1 to replace the GW carb ,,problem is the orginal carbs leaking fuel from the float screw 🤔.
It starts up and runs fine for 30secs then pours fuel out of the float screw
@@fizo007 hi, you need to see if the o ring is intact..You can get an o ring in the carb kit... Maybe yours wasn't put on.. You will need to unscrew the entire screw to check this
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy thanks PJ will check 🤙💯
Hi ..what can be the problem if ur car idles but once u push the choke in then it dies car only idle with choke in use
You could have an air leak ,or the earth strap is not secured from carb to cylinder head
Or maybe carb needs a tune.
Can you maby tel me hou to tuning a nissan 1400 carb hou mennie turns must i turn the fuel air schroe out please
It would work on the same principle as the Mk1 carb.Turn the fuel screw out slowly,and you will hear the engine idle smoothly ..then you adjust idle speed
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy thank you very much now a nother thing how doe i seal the carb on the bottom between the manifold end th carb because it is a 1400 carb on a 1600 mazda rustler a modification
Hello Sir. After setting the timing marks etc to TDC is it compulsory to reset and adjust with timing light? I'm under the impression the car performs best when on TDC but heard about setting it with the timing light afew degrees before TDC. Is this correct and plz inform how to measure the degrees using timing light. Thanks
Yeah it may perform better when distributor rotor points to the TDC mark,but engine will run a little hotter,(and ping) and that affects other things like fuel economy etc etc,so always best if you can use a timing light....and set it' to 6 degrees before TDC ,so that engine operates at it's optimum.Using the timing light is easy,as it gives you different options of degrees ,..so just set to 6degrees.
Hi PJ, when will you be able to make a video on setting the timing with a timing light?@@pjs-golfmk1-diy
Hi daar ek like jou videos baie, ek wil gou seker maak ek ry n jetta 1.8 l met selle carburator my carb het klomp pype op en sien jy het van jou af geblock, my carb rubber lek nie toets ook met sprai om te hoor of iets lek. My airsroef is 2 en half uit gedraai maar sukel biki met om kar weg te trek . As ek briek pomp back fire my kar wat kan dit wees?
Hi. It can be an airleak on your brake booster pipe, or the booster itself. Check the pipe for leaks..
Hi got this problem when i turn the fuel screw out my car idles also up
It will ,because you making the mixture richer ,...The idea is to get it to idle as smooth as possible,as you screw out ..once you there it means the mix is right
Thereafter ,Just adjust the idle screw to get the required idle
What if the smoke is coming out of the carb and exhaust area??
Sorry for the late reply. Could be oil coming through your breather pipe into Airbox...could be a Sign of worn valve stem seals or oil compression rings..
Hi man what is the cause of feul on my city golf air filter
Hi ,first time I heard about fuel on air filter ..are you sure it's not oil?...
What about idling switch?
What about it....? I discuss idle cut off valve in another video.
This video focuses on carb tuning
Hi PJ hope you well I notice on your carb not all your hoses is connected is there a reason for that as i would like to see more on this matter and this reason specially on your plunger on the left and would like to see how your vacuum pipe is connected at the back as there is 3 nipples at the back and not sure on which one it must go. And the the pipe from your brake booster is also blocked of where mine is not please explain to me the reasons as my golf is really heavy on petrol it's a 1800 mk1 automatic
Hi. That component (plunger, as u called it) is blocked off as it serves no purpose on engines without aircon.... And the little ports on my brake booster pipe has always been blocked off, I just made those little rubber hose fittings for a better seal.... With regard to 3 nippels at back of carb as you mentioned... I only have one nipple at back, and that connects to the Vacuum Advance on the distributor... If you have nipples that are not serving any purpose, you must seal it off, as it will affect the running of your engine.. I'm assuming you don't have the original carb(Keihin Ks2)... Because there is only one nipple at back of carb as I mentioned..
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy Hi PJ thank you very much for your feedback I do appreciate it alot. The carb that I have on my mk1 is from a golf mk2 that I got from a friend of mine I will certainly block of those pipes as see if it makes a difference to the engine. I will see if I can send you a pic of the carb and then send it thru to you. I must say your videos does help so much. I bought it really cheap so there is still plenty work on the golf to be done.
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy Hi. When I blank off that brake booster pipes my car barely idles. I have to leave the right side one open for the car to Idle normally. Any advice?
I have the original mk1 carb.
Is yours presently connected to behind the booster..Not all mk1 models are blanked off.
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy Yes
What does turning the fuel screw in actually do does it allow more fuel into the carburetor or less because mines is over fueling and my screw is all the way in and three turns out only
Hi .turning the screw in will decrease fuel ,and turning out will increase it..... generaly the approximate setting is 2 and a half turns out.....also check on the actual screw if the tip is not worn or damaged ..and if the o ring is fine.....if not ,replace the screw.it comes with the carb kit...
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy I bought a new carburetor yesterday but still over fuels because the spark plugs are like white and brown on top also new base plate
I’m three turns out from right inside on the fuel screw so must I now close it like mybe two and a half turns out
@@sumennaik298 if you 3 and half turns out. Then turn it in 1 turn and see how it responds.
@@sumennaik298 if it's over fueling then your plugs will be black ...dark grey to brown is a good color on plugs
Hi, sir my fuel gauge on the dashboard doesn't reflect the quantity of the fuel on the car if i put R200 the red line on the side of the gauge shows me about R50,or R100 so usually it doesn't go over that red line on the fuel gauge side, what can be the problem?
You need to check the fuel sender in the tank. the gauge, and it's electronic connection, is attached to that. Maybe it's stuck or it's rusted.
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy Thks you so much, i will do that.
I did tried it but .i was scared bcoz it was my first time doin it. My rev it still on high above 15rpm
I hope you can help with my question I've been looking for the answer over two years got my mk1 1.3 over two year but noticed the break servo pipe which has two nipples one is open and I've been using the car like this for two years twice I tried blocking it off and driving and the car switched off and ended up having a strong fuel smell so I just lost hope and left it open car drives fine like this but I feel my idle is very inconvenient I have to drop my idle screw very low to reduce the pinging, once I try increasing the idle screw the engine smoothens out but gets the pinging please help u seem like you know alot about these cars.
Hi.. Yes what's happening with the pinging is that the fuel mixture is too lean, have u tried richenining the fuel mix, by just turning the air fuel screw, out a half a turn at a time..
Also, is your ignition timing spot on..? Use a timing light. Very important when it comes to the 1.3 models
Ok so you suggest turn the airscrew clockwise increase the idle so the car gets smoother and fix my pinging at that idle by adding more fuel turning the fuel screw abit counter clockwise?
I have no idea how to check if it's spot on but I do fiddle with the distributor timing now and then will look into that
What about the break servo nipple being open and taking unmetered air into it?
My Chico 1.3 just like yours have stuttering uphill only any idea why
Fuel starvation.Check fuel pump
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy put brand new fuel pump from goldwagen and new fuel separater and new spark plugs and plug leads
@@greshanpillay9943 well you now need to do a thorough check on the fuel system for starvation. I have videos on it .see below link
th-cam.com/video/mHrXswnoCk8/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/yBvQrfIXa_c/w-d-xo.html
Hi i follow your instructions than the car is right but the next morning my rpms is very low ,when my fan or my lights are on my car my car's revs go very low please help
Hi Ashley. Turn on your headlights When u set your idling, by turning idle screw clockwise,.. It's just a case idling still too low... With the headlights on turn idling up to around 9.rpm..
Thanks for replying will definitely try tomorrow coz thats my only problem with the car thanks !
Urgently need ur help
I find water on my intake manifold just below the carb. Where's it coming from?
There's is an o oring between the intake and cylinder head .it's probably dripping from there..
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy thank you.
How's it I want too find out why my golf 1 is giving me a big fish bite on my number 2 gear
A tear /cut in my Spark plug lead just under the boot (of the lead) was the culprit in my experience..I tried everything,only after I pulled the coil lead out the distributor cap I seen this cut in the lead , Then I replaced it and fish bite was gone ..it's those small things that cause the biggest headache.Meanwhile we throwing money at the problem with no success..check all your leads..,coil ,rotor closely.
What must I buy too fix it
@@nirensingh7601 you cannot just but anything.Thats Wasting money.What you need to do is determine what is the cause of that fish bite ..like I said in my case it was the spark plug coil lead .That may not be the case in your situation...,but do a thorough check on your spark plug leads , distributor cap,rotor , coil....If you not sure how ,then get an experienced person to help you.
@pjs-golfmk1-diy okay thank you....I will check
Good day can you assist me on my Golf mk2 my car die when I come to a stop and car idle bad, I replace my base plate, fuel filter, air filter, idle valve, rotor and distributor cap but stil the same can you pls help me
It could be an Airleak at your Brake Booster or the Servo Pipe.. Have a Closer look, if u maybe here a hissing sound when u brake
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy ohk thanks I'll check it out, the other thing is when I warm up my car in the morning wth the choke on for certain time, so when the car is warm up nice I push in the choke after that the car die. When I cum to a stop is like a back fire from my exhaust is not like it idle nice the car die immediately, i don't now what to do anymore
I just tried this, not sure what I did wrong but now my idle screw is all the way in and the revs don't go higher than 600 rpm
Have you checked if u have an Airleak at the base plate.. Or around Servo Pipe. Are any ports on the carb maybe open, that shud be blocked off.?
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy I replaced the base plate last week as it was cracked. The car was running fine, it was just the idle revs that were low at about 750 and I wanted to increase this. I don't suspect there to be any other problems as it was running fine, I think I just messed up the tuning somehow
....it could maybe be still too lean at idle.. Try richenining up the mixture by a half a turn or more.. And why I said check base plate is because sometimes it does leak even on a new base plate.. Check with a bit of soapy water,... Squirt it over the base plate, if the idle drops even more you found the leak,... And then just try and tighten the long bolts, and short bolts on mani, very slightly, and see if it improves... Be careful when tightening.. Very slightly OK...
Don't have a Rev counter... :(
Vacuim pipe posision
Don't understand this comment.pls clarify
My car turns off while I'm driving what can it be
Could be .. Fuel starvation,...Faulty Coil /module,.. What have you alredy checked or replaced?
I hav problem on car this morning car won't even idle if keep on Rev move moment leave Rev die so Change rotter add little bit of oil car start an move every thing moment Rev car it die but start every thing
Hi .it could be a number of issues . Have a look at this video...th-cam.com/video/BlInQU1EPWk/w-d-xo.html
My golf sounds like its smuddering
Running too rich on fuel probably
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy yes it was but i check you video awesome stuff running nice