Mk2 2l 8v starting trouble...please help!

Discussion in 'Engines' started by 2golfs, Nov 16, 2004.

  1. 2golfs Forum Member

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    OK, I have a 2l bottom end with a DIY p&p PB head plus a GS2H cam. The car is a 1989 Digifant Mk2. Engine timing is OK, battery all charged up, petrol in tank, new plugs, everything plugged in. The engine turns over fine but refuses to start.

    Previously I tried a 2l dizzy with only 1 hole in the trigger wheel, today I have tried a dizzy that has 4, like the digifant one has. With the previous dizzy, the engine almost started a couple of times, but when I checked the plugs it had only fired on cylinder no.1 With the new dizzy the engine occasionally almost starts and has also backfired a couple of times.

    Does anyone have any suggestions (please)? I am getting a bit annoyed now!!!

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  2. farquare Forum Member

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    this happened with mine turned out the cam timing was wrong needed 5 new valves [8(]
     
  3. nickvw Forum Member

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    Have you checked for a strong spark.....

    Blue temp sender problems are also common...
     

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