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formula1john
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 Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 2:20 am Subject: Re: GTI 138 - Oil in Spark plug well |
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[quote="Mitch555"]Hi All,
Just been attempting to find some sources on fixing oil leaks in the spark plug wells in my GTI 138. How does one do it? Are there O-rings, or is it replacing the metal sh ... |
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formula1john
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 11:05 pm Subject: Re: Timing won't start 206 Sport 1.1 Thread Ended |
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I have labeled this Thread Ended as with my lad's job he couldn't wait for an eternity for me to find a solution as he needs it for work. Even talking to genuine mechanics who know this car said my on ... |
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formula1john
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2019 11:03 am Subject: Re: Timing won't start 206 Sport 1.1 Video Update |
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[quote="iancav6"]You say the car overheated, has it warped the head?
Did you check it was flat?
As a rough cam timing check can you get it to tdc on cyl 1 or 4 ,observing piston through the plug h ... |
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formula1john
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:22 pm Subject: Re: Timing won't start 206 Sport 1.1 Video Update |
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Well today I attacked the earthing of the car and put a fully charged battery on it.
It span over well but sort of back fired as I hit the throttle, the only signs of almost life are as i hit the thr ... |
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formula1john
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2019 1:59 pm Subject: Re: Timing won't start 206 Sport 1.1 Video Update |
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Todays update I spent some time on the 206 1.1 Sport 2006 trying to think of why it turns over but does not sound right and I also tried a few other things. and I would like to thank everyone who make ... |
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formula1john
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2019 7:22 am Subject: Re: Timing won't start 206 Sport 1.1 Video Update |
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[quote="MrBSI"]Has a new timing belt been fitted?
If you have did you double check the belt as there are TWO different belts for the 206 TU1 engine, one has 100 teeth & the other 104 teeth dependin ... |
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formula1john
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:19 pm Subject: Re: Timing won't start 206 Sport 1.1 Video Update |
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[quote="iancav6"]The cranking sounds uneven, can you get hold of a compression tester?[/quote]
Believe it or not I have one but it won't fit this car I have been in touch with some mates but they a ... |
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formula1john
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2019 4:13 pm Subject: Re: Timing won't start 206 Sport 1.1 Video Update |
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[quote="MrBSI"]FWIW: The TU1 engine in a 206 uses a wasted spark ignition system so the spark plugs will fire on the COMPRESSION & also EXHAUST stroke.[/quote]
Now that is something I didn't know, So ... |
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formula1john
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2019 8:54 pm Subject: Re: Timing won't start 206 Sport 1.1 Video Update |
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[quote="iancav6"]Presume you have set the clearances?[/quote]
They are all within the listed gaps it honestly makes no sense, I have changed head gaskets, set timing, swapped engines, you name it i h ... |
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formula1john
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2019 8:16 pm Subject: Re: Timing won't start 206 Sport 1.1 Video Update |
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[quote="iancav6"]How are the valve clearances controlled?
Manually adjusted?[/quote]
Hi yes they are manually adjusted just like the old tappets with the rod lifting them all that has changed is the ... |
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formula1john
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2019 6:32 pm Subject: Re: Timing won't start 206 Sport 1.1 Video Update |
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[quote="iancav6"]Don't know the engine at all but assume it has hydraulic lifters?
Have the lifters expanded while the head and rockers were apart and now you have put together are holding the valves ... |
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formula1john
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2019 2:40 pm Subject: Re: Timing won't start 206 Sport 1.1 Video Update |
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[quote="Sim"][quote="formula1john"]Has this given anyone any ideas as to what is wrong???
http://youtu.be/CXzHIevDZss[/quote]
It sounds like the battery is getting tired and might not be able to i ... |
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formula1john
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2019 10:00 am Subject: Re: Timing won't start 206 Sport 1.1 Video Update |
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Has this given anyone any ideas as to what is wrong???
youtu.be/CXzHIevDZss |
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formula1john
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 5:52 pm Subject: Re: Timing won't start |
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Some pix of the workplace I have been spending my life in.
This may reveal something I could have missed.
[img]https://i.imgur.com/5brBdjX.jpg[/img]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/K6mIO2F.jpg[/img]
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formula1john
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Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 4:34 pm Subject: Re: Timing won't start |
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[quote="gazza82"]If it's an interference engine (is the 8v?) you may have damaged the valves if you didn't get the timing right first time .. that head may need to come off again .. :([/quote]
Ouch ... |
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