GOLF MK1 : If your engine won't start after a cambelt change, but the cam and crank timing is in, you have probably overlooked the timing marks on the Distributor.
This channel is golden... Been going through your videos for some months now and I've basically sorted out 70% of problems on my car just watching your videos. Keep up the good work man. I'm by no means a mechanic but your videos have a definitely saved me a lot bucks by not sending it to a mac... Just a side note...my car runs beautifully simply because I watch you. Keep up the excellent work man
Hey, I'm very glad to hear this... And that I've actually helped someone with my videos. I'm also not a mechanic. It's just my many years of experiences with the Mk1 that I'm sharing with you guys. Never thought I'd reach so many people,.so many enquiries daily., but I'm enjoying it ☺️👍
Hi.. Advancing the ignition timing you just need to turn distributor slightly anti clockwise, but engine may ping under load.. Wouldn't actually advise this.
Hey man your videos are really cool. Keep them coming! I have an '97 1.6 Carb that's extremely heavy on fuel...it runs really well, but I checked my choke aftet one of your videos and it's all set up correctly...any pointers as to why it's so heavy?
Hi. Thanks. It could be heavy on fuel, maybe due to carb needing a tune. Make also sure there are no airleaks. Ignition Timing, and also valve timing. Check on this
Will you please do a video on how to fix the hooter, that metal part makes a scraping noise while driving its very annoying when driving and the hooter doesn't always work. Thank you
Hi PJ. my heat gauge light is not working. I see yours flicker and then goes off mine doesn't come on at all. the heat gauge works 100% but the light doesn't flicker or come on at all when turning ignition on. please assist in what could be the cause.
Mr PJ how and where do you turn engine by hand follow all your instructions all that's left is turning of engine... I don't want to start the car without turning the engine
Hello Pj You did a video on leaks and areas which could have problems which was great but I was wondering if the passanger side has water underneath the carpet area how do you know if it's the heater matrix or if it's just because of lets say driving through flooded areas. Is there any way water can seep through into the Matt due to driving through flooded areas and how can i water proof my car, I've lifted the Matt and see no holes in the body of the car.
Hi. Sometimes water gets in from behind the front wheels, as the rain water splashes up against the body . Have another look in that area for small holes or rust build up
Hello hope you won't mind but I've been struggling with my golf 1 1997 model it burns modules almost instantly at first the module lasted for a while but now seems like the problem is persistent Also is it possible my fuse box is giving me problems?
I wish I could help.. I have personally not experienced this, though have heard it happen to other mk1 owners... But I wud say take car to someone like an auto electrician.. They wud know best. And do come back and give us some feedback so we can learn from it.. All the best
This channel is golden... Been going through your videos for some months now and I've basically sorted out 70% of problems on my car just watching your videos. Keep up the good work man. I'm by no means a mechanic but your videos have a definitely saved me a lot bucks by not sending it to a mac... Just a side note...my car runs beautifully simply because I watch you. Keep up the excellent work man
Hey, I'm very glad to hear this... And that I've actually helped someone with my videos. I'm also not a mechanic. It's just my many years of experiences with the Mk1 that I'm sharing with you guys. Never thought I'd reach so many people,.so many enquiries daily., but I'm enjoying it ☺️👍
Thanks for your videos ,did my timing according to your videos,car runs perfectly,I set the cam timing to the centre of the lip of the tappet cover
Great Going 😊👍
Yep, That’s where I went wrong. Thanks dude !
Howzit bru. Can you please do a video on advancing the timing for better performance
Hi.. Advancing the ignition timing you just need to turn distributor slightly anti clockwise, but engine may ping under load.. Wouldn't actually advise this.
Hullo pj have you done a video on the cylinderhead overhaul yet
Hi I have a golf Mk3 carburettor and my ignition coil with module keeps packing up I'm now on the 4th one what can be the problem many Thnx...
Hey man your videos are really cool.
Keep them coming! I have an '97 1.6 Carb that's extremely heavy on fuel...it runs really well, but I checked my choke aftet one of your videos and it's all set up correctly...any pointers as to why it's so heavy?
Hi. Thanks. It could be heavy on fuel, maybe due to carb needing a tune. Make also sure there are no airleaks. Ignition Timing, and also valve timing. Check on this
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy thanks will check it out
Will you please do a video on how to fix the hooter, that metal part makes a scraping noise while driving its very annoying when driving and the hooter doesn't always work. Thank you
Thenks
Hi PJ. my heat gauge light is not working. I see yours flicker and then goes off mine doesn't come on at all. the heat gauge works 100% but the light doesn't flicker or come on at all when turning ignition on. please assist in what could be the cause.
Mr PJ how and where do you turn engine by hand follow all your instructions all that's left is turning of engine... I don't want to start the car without turning the engine
You turn it by the crank pulley with a 19 mm spanner or socket .watch the following video too
th-cam.com/video/Rj8vLYaOtR0/w-d-xo.html
Thanks!
Thank you
Hello Pj You did a video on leaks and areas which could have problems which was great but I was wondering if the passanger side has water underneath the carpet area how do you know if it's the heater matrix or if it's just because of lets say driving through flooded areas. Is there any way water can seep through into the Matt due to driving through flooded areas and how can i water proof my car, I've lifted the Matt and see no holes in the body of the car.
Hi. Sometimes water gets in from behind the front wheels, as the rain water splashes up against the body
. Have another look in that area for small holes or rust build up
Hi would just like to now if you can help I drive a velocity 1.4 when I start it revs go all the way to 3000rpm and only drops to about 2000rpm
How is the throttle Body .have you had that checked yet?..sometimes need cleaning..but best to have it diagnosed with diagnostic equip
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy I cleaned it but thanks anyway
Dam just del my comment, just curious if it would work, yes i have the bottle coil
Hello hope you won't mind but I've been struggling with my golf 1 1997 model it burns modules almost instantly at first the module lasted for a while but now seems like the problem is persistent Also is it possible my fuse box is giving me problems?
I wish I could help.. I have personally not experienced this, though have heard it happen to other mk1 owners... But I wud say take car to someone like an auto electrician.. They wud know best. And do come back and give us some feedback so we can learn from it.. All the best
Hello Mr PJ it was my coil.. It was faulty
Hey, any good mechanics you can recommend in Cpt?
Hi you could try Gary at Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs . Here is the link to his you tube channel th-cam.com/users/VehicleMaintenanceandRepairscom