mitch205gti 1 Posted March 4, 2007 Hi, After leaving my car sat in the garage for a little over 3 years I decided I'd get it back on the road after we moved premises at work and I couldn't walk any more if the other half needed the car. After changing the beam, callipers etc, etc I'm almost ready to get it MOT'd but its running like a bag of spanners. I think the AFM may not be working, so was wondering if there is anyone in the Sheffield area with a 1.6 that wouldnt mind popping round so I can try there AFM on my to see if that cures the problems, or if there is any GTI gurus out there that would be able to pop round and take a butchers at it. Stella (mmmm Stella) would show my appreciation. Thanks Mitch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M@tt 77 Posted March 4, 2007 Hi Where abouts in Sheffield are you? I've got a 1.6 engine in my CTI that i'm due to rip out soon soon so could defintely swap them to see if it fixes it for you. Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paintguy 0 Posted March 4, 2007 Stella (mmmm Stella) would show my appreciation. I don't think anyone could have enough Stella to quench Matt's legendary thirst Sorry I can't help on the 1.6 parts, but give me a shout if you need another pair of hands Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Yorke 269 3 Cars Posted March 5, 2007 I'm in Beauchief, South Sheff if that is any good to you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mitch205gti 1 Posted March 5, 2007 Hi Where abouts in Sheffield are you? I've got a 1.6 engine in my CTI that i'm due to rip out soon soon so could defintely swap them to see if it fixes it for you. Matt Manor Park, That would be great, I'm desperate to get it back on the road! The more the merrier really! Although I think a trip to Asda is needed as I'm all out off Stella! Cheers all, Mitch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boombang 2 Posted March 5, 2007 The Haynes manual does give test procedures for most of the ignition and fuel system. May be worth running through and you might find something unplugged (I have before!). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M@tt 77 Posted March 5, 2007 Mitch I've collected the 1.6 afm from my garage tonight as i had to head over that way tonight however i'm really busy everynight this week (but i'm at home) so you are more than welcome to pop over and collect it one night if you are free. I'm in Broomhill area drop me a pm if you like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mitch205gti 1 Posted March 10, 2007 After fitting the AFM from Matt (cheers Matt) and cleaning the throttle housing out the car now runs a lot better and now even idles quite well. So fingers crossed it will be back on the road soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
