matrix 0 Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 only does it under 2k rpm in the dry not so often but when its raining seems to do it a lot more when the engine is under load any ideas im thinking coil pack but i just looked under the hood didnt see any arching but did about 2 weeks ago only on 1 lead right next to the coil pack. Link to post Share on other sites
VRmonster 1 Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 have you changed the lead you seen arching? if not id had for that being the problem. Link to post Share on other sites
Eat this 2 Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 only does it under 2k rpm in the dry not so often but when its raining seems to do it a lot more when the engine is under load any ideas im thinking coil pack but i just looked under the hood didnt see any arching but did about 2 weeks ago only on 1 lead right next to the coil pack.mine did EXACTLY this just had another set of leads fitted 1 was burnt quite badly i would say leads r most likely cause vrs get VERY hot under the inlet manifold leads have a hard (and sometimes short ) life Link to post Share on other sites
matrix 0 Posted August 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 not done anything to it yet the cost of everyhting is silly i got a quote for new leads + plugs and lead removal tool from vw 190 + vat i think and at some point i want to get the chains done but the only quote ive got for that so far is 600 hmm more than i paid for my 8v anyone here got there chains done at a better price let me know also when ive saved enough im thinking of sc but i wouldent mind a test drive in 1 that has already got a sc sorry a bit of the main point but im tired and my mind is wandering a bit. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 I miss a beat or 2, but thats only bcos i got an irregular heat beat lol PEte Link to post Share on other sites
apd 0 Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 check conditions of leads one by one,make sure leads are pushed on to plugs properly! Link to post Share on other sites
matrix 0 Posted August 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 the leads look scorched or something black streaks down them maby they r worn but surely i would see a spark if they were dodgy Link to post Share on other sites
matrix 0 Posted August 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 problem solved new leads. Link to post Share on other sites
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