RE: [mk2-16v] how do i find out what engine i have?

[Walz, Jesse]

Funny how those expensive lessons stay with you the longest;)

Jesse

From: mk2-16v@googlegroups.com [mailto:mk2-16v@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Holland Phillips
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 3:25 PM
To: mk2-16v@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: [mk2-16v] how do i find out what engine i have?


The fuel pumps can easily be damaged just by running the car out of fuel. One 
time, I was driving home from work, and noticed the fuel gauge was reading very 
close to empty. I decided I would easily make it home, and planned on getting 
gas on the way to work the next day. But when I started the car the next 
morning, the gauge now read a little higher, so I assumed I would easily make 
it to work, and would get fuel at lunch. I Made it almost to work when the car 
died. The Fuel gauge was still reading above the last line, so I didn't believe 
I was actually out of gas. So I attempted to restart the car for a few minutes. 
Big mistake. I called AAA and they brought a couple of gallons of gas. Car 
wouldn't start. I had it towed to the shop where I had work done on the car 
when I didn't have time to do it myself (New Dimensions - remember them?). 
Turned out I had fried both pumps because they overheated since they are 
intended to be cooled by the fuel. About $500 later, I had learned a very 
expensive lesson.

~Holland
On Mar 1, 2016 11:58, "Larry Velez" > 
wrote:
Good point on the fueling system.   Bad gas (Ethanol is the devil!), clogged 
fuel filter, clogged fuel lines, failing fuel pump(s) or failing injectors 
could definitely contribute to running issues – I would imagine.

-Larry

From: mk2-16v@googlegroups.com 
[mailto:mk2-16v@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Holland Phillips
Sent: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 1:42 PM
To: mk2-16v@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: [mk2-16v] how do i find out what engine i have?


I just thought of something. Any chance the fuel in the tank could be 
contaminated? Since I think you said you're in California, the fuel here is 
probably the worst in the U.S.. With the ethanol and other crazy additives 
that's in it, it has an extremely short shelf life.
An other thing, I wonder how the fuel pumps are? If either the main or transfer 
pump aren't healthy, that can cause weird running problems. The easiest way to 
check the pumps is to disconnect the input line at the fuel distributor and 
have someone turn on the ignition for a second. You should get a really healthy 
stream of fuel. As I recall, the main pump operates at around 50psi, give or 
take.
We're reaching for straws at this point, so the more you check that looks 
correct, that's fewer possibilities to deal with.

~Holland
On Mar 1, 2016 10:15, "Larry Velez" > 
wrote:
I just checked and Marren is still in business and still rebuilding injectors 
of all ages:

https://www.injector.com/

https://www.facebook.com/MarrenFuelInjection/

-Larry

From: mk2-16v@googlegroups.com 
[mailto:mk2-16v@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Holland Phillips
Sent: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 12:56 PM
To: mk2-16v@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [mk2-16v] how do i find out what engine i have?


I agree with you Chad. At this point, I would perform a compression test. If 
that looks good, then I'm at a loss as to where to go next. Maybe look at the 
injectors. It's probably easier and cheaper to try and find some used, 
hopefully known good injectors, even if it's only one. Then you could swap them 
one at a time and see if you find a bad one. There are a couple of companies 
that do balancing and blueprinting of Motronic injectors. I had mine done by 
Marren Motorsports back in the mid '90's, so I don't know if they're still in 
business. They could perform just testing to check for flow and pattern.
Beyond that, I just don't know.

~Holland
On Feb 29, 2016 18:21, "Chad Rebuck" 
> wrote:

The key in the cam gear is only there for the alignment until the bolt is 
tightened. It doesn't really hold the cam gear in place once the bolt is 
tightened.  Same for the crank pulley too.  The key can break if the bolt gets 
loose enough for it to turn.

I'm just curious how the engine sounds as you said it ran smoother for a short 
while when you opened up the throttle.

I'm about out of ideas.  If you take it to a shop the first thing they're going 
to do is check the timing again and check the compression I bet.
On Feb 29, 2016 9:05 PM, "damac2004" 
> wrote:
im afraid to run this car for long but what would be better, a video from the 
engine bay or tailpipe?

i didn't change the plug order, etc. when doing all this work, just popped the 
distributor off and layed it in engine bay with battery 

[mk2-16v] RE: Modern Alternatives to OEM sound deadening?

[Walz, Jesse]

I bought a roll of automotive carpet pad from a upholstery shop a ways back.  
It was pretty close to the original and was cheap.  I know there is better 
options like dynamat, but also more expensive.

http://www.dynamat.com/

Jesse

-One day I’ll put the gli back together.

From: mk2-16v@googlegroups.com [mailto:mk2-16v@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Larry Velez
Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2015 2:52 PM
To: mk2-16v@googlegroups.com
Subject: [mk2-16v] Modern Alternatives to OEM sound deadening?

What have you guys used as a modern alternative to the OEM sound deadening 
‘fur’?

I removed the hatch carpet while cleaning things up preparing for an extensive 
fuel system diagnosis and repair and was wondering if I can take this stuff off 
and replace it with something else before I put it back.

[cid:image001.jpg@01D0B8C5.FD0A6790]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/4t7megiw4de6qmc/2015-06-27%2012.26.18.jpg?dl=0


-Larry



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