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vw golf mk2 1.6 1987

i am having trouble with my carb i currently have a Pierburg carburettor and when it starts the choke is completly closed,but when it idles it is completly open.needless to say its hard to start ant uses alot of fuel,if anyone has any suggestions please say.

Posted by cmanr 2008-02-23 19:25:14 United Kingdom VW Golf Comments: 3

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I'm a tad confused by your description of what's going on here. The choke flap should be completely closed before a cold start, then should open gradually as the engine warms up, to be completely vertical (open) after maybe 5 minutes of running. Difficult starting may be a failed pulldown unit, Thirstiness could be a few things. Try replacing all the vacuum hoses (one by one, to avoid confusion) and giving it a good hosing with carb cleaner, especially the top surface where the air-corrector jets are, and down both barrels. This is best done with engine running at a fast idle; and watch your eyes, carb cleaner ain't good for them! Lots of 2e2 info on clubgti.com btw.

Pete

Posted by petethe1st 2008-02-27 13:45:23 United Kingdom

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if the flap opens completly straight away, it may be that the spring in your autochoke unit is broken or the autochoke housing isnt lined up properly, have a look at my 2e2 FAQ on clubgti ;)

rubjonny

Posted by rubjonny 2008-02-28 14:45:29 United Kingdom

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Do you have PN engine witch Pierbirg 2EE carurettor?

Posted by lipek81 2008-03-31 11:20:13 Poland

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