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by Tpmvw
Sat Apr 16, 2016 1:39 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Mk2 Gt2 running problems
Replies: 19
Views: 5512

Re: Mk2 Gt2 running problems

It's hard to tell age of parts as previous owner as regular oiled the engine bay so everything just looks black
by Tpmvw
Sat Apr 16, 2016 12:47 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Mk2 Gt2 running problems
Replies: 19
Views: 5512

Re: Mk2 Gt2 running problems

I think I've just got it in my head to much that it's fuel related when. But still don't trust that carb but don't want to go webber tbh
by Tpmvw
Sat Apr 16, 2016 12:43 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Mk2 Gt2 running problems
Replies: 19
Views: 5512

Re: Mk2 Gt2 running problems

Spark plugs ht leads dizzy cap rotar arm I was told have been done recently. I serviced all other parts but thinking have they lied
by Tpmvw
Fri Apr 15, 2016 11:19 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Mk2 Gt2 running problems
Replies: 19
Views: 5512

Re: Mk2 Gt2 running problems

It's a heat related problem I've decided now when the car is up to full running temperature the problem occurs let her cool down a bit fine again and anything under that temperature she is fine
Still can't find the problem
by Tpmvw
Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:02 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Mk2 Gt2 running problems
Replies: 19
Views: 5512

Re: Mk2 Gt2 running problems

Literally then only reason I asked was because I wad being lazy and didnt want it to go down the route of tank off but I think it's going to have to be first port of call.
by Tpmvw
Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:00 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Mk2 Gt2 running problems
Replies: 19
Views: 5512

Re: Mk2 Gt2 running problems

I've already checked that and no sucking sound or note change
by Tpmvw
Tue Apr 05, 2016 8:59 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Mk2 Gt2 running problems
Replies: 19
Views: 5512

Re: Mk2 Gt2 running problems

I know rust in the tank is the big obvious one and that's what I'm thinking the main problem is but I only ever work on large diesel engines so not clued up on carbs and wondered if it sounded like a common problem before I started going down the wrong path.
by Tpmvw
Mon Apr 04, 2016 10:25 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Mk2 Gt2 running problems
Replies: 19
Views: 5512

Re: Mk2 Gt2 running problems

No warm air feed isn't fell off landed on alternator belt and can't say that done it alot of good tbh. That's next on my list to fix want it all back original. Picked her up for £300 and spent less than £120 on it and should with a bit of tweaking have an mot soon.
by Tpmvw
Mon Apr 04, 2016 10:23 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Mk2 Gt2 running problems
Replies: 19
Views: 5512

Re: Mk2 Gt2 running problems

Yeah Im hoping it is just the rust getting on the pick up I've had the sender out that's when I saw how much rust was left. I had a rusting fuel neck which I have just replaced. Although the car has got a new pump on it I decided rust can't be doing it much good so got now pump. Clear bowl filter so...
by Tpmvw
Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:41 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Mk2 Gt2 running problems
Replies: 19
Views: 5512

Mk2 Gt2 running problems

I have recently purchased a gt2 g reg. It had a rotten fuel filler neck so I got a new one and fitted. The car runs fine on first start up with auto choke doing its thing but once hot drops to 500rpm I decided the little screw on the wax state was the idle screw so adjusted this so it idles at about...