Doing some side work for a coworker. Mostly because I just don't like seeing VW's mistreated.
2000 Golf 2.0 AEG 166k miles
I know it applies to all cars really but VW's are more finnicky to begin with and then add some abuse.
Misfires galore, poor idle, bogging. The fact that it has a deafening exhaust is the first clue some kid just beat it to death.
The good part it is a manual, that is one failure out of the equation.
I just redid the whole ignition minus the coil since it was still good. Oil change soon now that it is running right. Cleaned the MAF but still not 100% sure it is ok. Replaced the SAI pump as well. Still need to order a new PCV hose, thermostat, & some gaskets.
Also need a new upstream 02 Sensor.
I see now why people love to hate on VW because not maintained and when using improper parts you get the POS it was.
I didn't take pics of the old plugs but they weren't even the right kind.
These are new correct plugs
This is what I pulled...they were Autolite brand platinums.
I used plugs look the same, being a waste spark system it just couldn't handle the abuse. I honestly don't even know how long there were in either but it sure looked like a long time.
I still need to adapt the throttle body back to normal since it idles a little high.
2000 Golf 2.0 AEG 166k miles
I know it applies to all cars really but VW's are more finnicky to begin with and then add some abuse.
Misfires galore, poor idle, bogging. The fact that it has a deafening exhaust is the first clue some kid just beat it to death.
The good part it is a manual, that is one failure out of the equation.
I just redid the whole ignition minus the coil since it was still good. Oil change soon now that it is running right. Cleaned the MAF but still not 100% sure it is ok. Replaced the SAI pump as well. Still need to order a new PCV hose, thermostat, & some gaskets.
Also need a new upstream 02 Sensor.
I see now why people love to hate on VW because not maintained and when using improper parts you get the POS it was.
I didn't take pics of the old plugs but they weren't even the right kind.
These are new correct plugs
This is what I pulled...they were Autolite brand platinums.
I used plugs look the same, being a waste spark system it just couldn't handle the abuse. I honestly don't even know how long there were in either but it sure looked like a long time.
I still need to adapt the throttle body back to normal since it idles a little high.