John Chave The oil wasn't long life, it was time-distance dependent, always same brand/type as mentioned above. Thanks for any input in advance. If the RPM remains very high or stays at low idle, then there is a vacuum leak. Hope you don't think i'm taking over the tread but it would be nice to see how far this goes, especially after just paying out £900 because of this issue.
Issues such as grime and dirt deposits or vacuum leaks can also cause problems to the throttle body. How to Clean a Throttle Body & Which Cleaner To Use? Perhaps the Original Poster could change the title to gather info for all engines, and if people could provide answers to-.
Since I'm not a mechanic, I'm a bit afraid to pull the Valce Cover and do a visual inspection.
This is not recommended for shared computers. We use cookies to improve your experience on this website and so that ads you see online can be tailored to your online browsing interests. Its effecting a great deal of engines that have the PD (in dervs) and I think the FSi (in petrols) due to the cam being used to also control the injectors. I use 50 ppm only. The stronger pressure on the gas pedal, the more air that enters the engine system. OK i recently bought a 2004 golf mk 5 1.9 tdi with the BKC pd motor. Press the gas pedal to open the throttle body’s valve and ensure that the spray reaches the inside. Here is a step by step easy to follow guide on how to replace the throttle body of your vehicle by yourself. The cleaning process is simple and only requires one thing: A bottle of WD-40. When the warranty was over, I took it to mechanic (local shop) who did the mistake and put the wrong oil! I am experiencing a cold start problem.
16 degrees Celsius is warm enough not to think of the glow-plugs. I had my camshaft replaced recently, that's why I'm asking. In some cars, this function is automatic after some startups.
Video of how to clean the throttle body at home: If after following the above-mentioned procedure, you still notice issues with the dirty throttle body, it is time to visit an auto specialist and have the car inspected by an experienced professional. I belive early mk5 2.0TFSIs are starting to be effected now too. If the sensor sends an inaccurate signal due to a connection problem, it will result in an imperfect air/fuel mixture and ultimately disrupt the performance of the car. Are there any people who had/have problems with camshaft or camshaft follower premature wear? OK i recently bought a 2004 golf mk 5 1.9 tdi with the BKC pd motor. Correctly adjusting the throttle stop is the solution in this case. Having your car checked by a mechanic is necessary in this case. The car was build in December 2004 and was sold/started to use in December in 2005. The core function of the throttle body is to regulate and control the amount of air that is allowed to enter the engine. O by the way, the crank speed is about 400 rpm and i meant 16 degrees celsius, sorry for that. I've noticed that cam followers were black in colour (the old ones were silver) that seems they're and updated version. Could it be a timing problem or some faulty sensor somewhere? The labour cost involved in the replacement can be economical or expensive depending on which car shop you are going to for the replacement. JC’s custom cars PS: Personally I have 83500 miles on my engine. Timing belt parts (timing belt, serpantine belt, tensioners, rollers, idlers and bolts) are identical to BKC's engine. Hi all as you can see i am new here and i think this is a awesome site to be when talking about vw diesels. The BRM engine (which is being sold in US/Canada) is very similar to the BKC engine we have here. Content on uk-mkivs.net is generated by its users. This process will not just clean the throttle body but will also remove carbon buildup from the engine. We use data about you for a number of purposes explained in the links below. hello magnus Glow plugs are all fine. Thanks Bambur, that's a great write-up you got there. Hi, m name is Aubrey. What happens is the motor cranks for about 5 seconds before taking. Anyone? Now that you know the disadvantages of leaving your car’s throttle body dirty, it is time to clean it to ensure a smooth airflow.