VW MK3 GOLF 8V TO 16V CONVERSION

[golf3]

No, they are too nice to me...

They call me as soon as the part comes in, and trade discount for everything...

[golf3]

Amazingly the coolant temp sensor came today!

I spose that having some faith pays off!!!

Time to put it in now...

[golf3]

Alrighty... I have installed the coolant temp sensor, and finally got rid of the last error code... I also swapped over the fuel pressure regulator with my 8v item as they are the same 3.0bar and part number...

There is now a new problem...

The two wires I'm holding came disconnected and without plugs...
There are still 5 wires in that loom that go to the throttle body where the tps and that little switch are.

When one of the wires is grounded, nothing happens, so that could be a oil temp sensor or a ground wire in itself, i never checked with the multimeter...

When the other wire is not connected, idle is 1400rpm but it revs properly when the throttle is open...

When grounded, idle is perfect, but with any amount of open throttle, the motor doesn't run right and will go brap brap every second or so...

Now, I'm thinking it could go to that switch thing on the throttle body, even though that is plugged in...

If that is correct, then when on idle, the circuit is complete and therefore idling properly. But when the throttle is moved, the circuit is then made incomplete and aloud to be revved...

Regardless, I'm taking it out this weekend to go karting, even with the high idle!!!
HAHAHA!!!

[Golf Loon]

What colour are the wires. Are you sure there is no additional sensor?

[golf3]

You know what's awesome??

Posting on the net while getting a wheel alignment, thanks beaurepairs...

LOL

[Golf Loon]

Update. Are you driving it yet?

[Water Boy]

Have you had your Golf on the Dyno yet?

How much HP you got at the wheels?

An update would be great...

[golf3]

Hello..

I'm driving it, it idles at 1400rpm, the 70A alternator isn't strong enough, after 4k rpm it rips and sounds awesome. I'm not producing any error codes, my ignition barrel is stupid and is very tempermental about switching the stereo on. Normally all you need is a metal object to contact it. Because it has no abs, it has no traction control and it means turning tight corners at full throttle brings the car to redline as all the power is going to one wheel. Hello Quaife LSD and hello more debt! And I now need new front tyres, especially the passenger, and thats the only one that spins when sitting still...NOTHING SUS!

[golf3]

Oh, hello james, should have introduced yourself...
Just realised...

[Golf Loon]

I reckon the timing is out, producing the power with too much rev and corresponding lack of traction. Could also account for high idle. Vacuum leaks?

Get someone else to look at it, if you keep staring at the same thing, you see the same stuff. Fresh pair of eyes works wonders.

[Golfwise]

Too much power in a mk3 Hmmmmmmm.

[Oneofthegreats]

You can never have too much power in anything.
Trust me, once you've been in a car with 700+hp on the street you'll know exactly what I mean.