Please Explain..

[gpk_gti]

model: golf 3
engine: vr6
year: 95

problems:

fuel filter
abs light
airbag light
odometer
all window regulators
auxillary pump
engine mount
electricals
heater core!
thermal stat housing
coil pack!

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wally

I think its got something to do with this???????

[DubSteve]

I think its got something to do with this???????

You reckon!!, maybe

[cOS]

why would it ping?? nothing to do with the fuel.

ok I may have gotten the terminology wrong. I probably ment the mass air flow sensor. doesn't that go off?

my car was screaming when I installed a cone filter.

[cOS]

I think its got something to do with this???????

what is with the hostility? I simply asked a question from experience. sure we can get things wrong. just asking a question, gosh.

can the wrong air/fuel mixture not cause pinging? why don't you educate some of us then. I don't know what I am talking about.

[gpk_gti]

no hostility mate,,its a discussion.

obviously since you are adding more air through a pod filter you would drink more fuel.so if anything with the fuelling would happen,it would make it run more rich than lean(pinging is lean). if your car is pinging it has nothing to do with a pod filter.it will be from other issues as per your problem post which I refered to.

[DubSteve]

Quite possibly from the list that you have of problems that have come to your car could possibly the Fuel Pump or auxillary pump

[VW Convert]

what is with the hostility? I simply asked a question from experience. sure we can get things wrong. just asking a question, gosh.

can the wrong air/fuel mixture not cause pinging? why don't you educate some of us then. I don't know what I am talking about.

Hi cOS,
I'm sure there was no hostility involved and I'm sure nobody intended to offend.

I think the first thing that you need to do is to stop guessing about the terminology, and don't be afraid to ask questions, there is a wealth of information on this site and many people who are happy to pass on their knowledge and experience.

Perhaps you should describe the specific problem and I'm sure someone will have some answers for you.

Cheers

George

[Soundofav6]

Is the power gain really that much? Is a drilled airbox decent in comparison to a pod filter for the money spent?

Well it was a really fun mod. YES power(actually probably more like acceration sensitivity increased) YES gain no money spent!! The little vr6 sounded like mini v8 no joke. have to warn you I did have/felt a but power loss on high revs (keep in mind it was stock air filter) about in the 4-5k rpm region.

You can have a go with my air box before you do yours if you desire, more than welcome. Matter of fact my friend was so impressed, I drilled a few holes in his 206 GTI. He was laughing all the way home.

With the pod filter similar tone but more aggressive, obviously no power loss and just a little sucking sound, I can imagine it will sound really nice with mid and rear muffler replaced.
thumbs up for the 90 bucks spent.

[Soundofav6]

keep going guys, I am listening and learning to the techicals.

Ok....Another PLEASE EXPLAIN..
I have always used those fuel injector cleaner, every few thousand Kms.
last time I used added it before going to day trip to hunters valley.

I realise after adding it to tank I get better milage. Dispite the fact I was on high way. I got 60kms MORE/ tank also much smoother accelleration, the following tank everything was back to normal , anyone regulary use it them? ... please explain ...

[Tim]

what sort of fuel do u normally use? cheap fuel doesnt seem to agree to well with my car. Seems to have a thirst for BP ultimate

[MattyT]

BP Ultimate ftw

[Soundofav6]

I usually use shell 98.. I budget $40 each week.. I have used BP ultimate.. I can feel the differernce but they don't do shoper docket

[Tim]

yeah shell fuel just doesnt seem to be happy in my car.

[cOS]

no hostility mate,,its a discussion.

obviously since you are adding more air through a pod filter you would drink more fuel.so if anything with the fuelling would happen,it would make it run more rich than lean(pinging is lean). if your car is pinging it has nothing to do with a pod filter.it will be from other issues as per your problem post which I refered to.

i sense hostility because you seem to find my problems funny.

what about the MAF? do you know how that sensor works and what information it obtains?

I doubt the pinging has anything to do with my previous problems. those problems are fixed, some many years ago.

[cOS]

Hi cOS,
I'm sure there was no hostility involved and I'm sure nobody intended to offend.

I think the first thing that you need to do is to stop guessing about the terminology, and don't be afraid to ask questions, there is a wealth of information on this site and many people who are happy to pass on their knowledge and experience.

Perhaps you should describe the specific problem and I'm sure someone will have some answers for you.

Cheers

George

thanks for the assurance george. I don't have a problem. my car just needs an oil pan gasket change, thats about it. would you like to change it for me?

I did ask a question, that was my point. a long time ago when I installed a coned filter, my car was pinging like hell. so I had to revert to the panel. that is from experience, hence my question. besides, my car always pinged lightly up a hill on third gear or so. varying the fuel quality doesn't help. anyway, that is going off topic, lets stay on the air filter shall we.