AUM 20v running issues

Why would it cost 1000 I recently put a new (reconditioned) head on my 1.8t cost about 400

 

At last! Some more help!

 

That's lifted my morale. ????

I'm going to check off the wiring tomorrow and look into removing the head.

Any specialist tools needed?

Yet again really really appreciate the input. I was feeling pretty low now I want to get on with it

 

Did that include all the labour though?

 

I have a multi meter. But not very good with it.

And yes comp test was cold. I'm unable to get car to working temp.

Result were no1 =105
No2=105
No3=95
No4=100

I thought these were low. But was told that some performance piston run at lower comp

 

Labour is free when you do it yourself

 

Not as far as I know. But double check. Ive not done one of these engines yet.

 

Tbh I don't know what they are meant to be but they are close so that's good

 

Was any special tools required to get the head off

 

You will need correct tool for head bolts about 9

 

Exactly! Thats probably why the cost is so high. Dont most places charge around 60+ per hour these days?

 

That's not bad. Well tomorrow make or break

 

You'll need a ribe tool if removing head.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=371177785547

 

I'm going to re-read this so I can find out what's going on! I'm only in Upminster Essex if you need help

 

Have you not just bought that car ? Sounds a bit S h it and you found the matrix is not even connected ..was it blown ?
Carpets still wet ..just blew ..maybe it overheated pressurised pipes and blew it ...Doesn't look good mate
Maybe there was an issue with the car hence it was for sale ..I would not be happy if it was me

 

Progress!

Stick with it bruders. Its a beautiful car.

 

From what I can see you had it less than a week and it give problems ...take it back to who ever you bought it from ask him what's the craic and why he never mentioned the heater matrix
Carpets still wet, couldn't have went to long before you got it.

Funny your man that sold you the car came on here to do so but not one reply of help on this topic so far

Wee link
http://www.clubgti.com/showthread.php?274739-I-m-crawling-back-On-my-knees

 

Off to halfrauds tomorrow with the trade card.

Expensive but I only have Monday the off and I want to see what I'm dealing with

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/garage-equipment/car-tools/laser-7-piece-ribe-bit-set

 

It wasn't connected when I brought it.
But didn't realise until the next day [emoji22]
When I found the puddle

I've replaced it now and connected it all up.

 

You don't need to be good. Just use it on the continuity setting or beeper. You can check to see if the wire has a circuit back to ecu etc.

The readings look low. But that probably due to be cold. Also did you do it with throttle open? It's not a major difference between reading. I had a low reading in one cylinder. Turned out to need lapping in.