engine keeps running

Hi all
My engine keeps running for a few seconds after i've turned the engine off!! i have a mk1 golf cabriolet 1600 engine.. can anyone shed some light on my trouble
Cheers Jason

mine did the same, it was a timing issue for me. easily fixed.

Could also be the fuel shut off solenoid in the carb (if its carb'd that is)

nope thats timing way out. advanced by more than 10 degrees i think.

pre ignition isnt it  :wink:  reset timing with light and job done  8)
Bert

you see, this is where ive got a dilemma.

I got my weber set up by John Mowats in Essex, one of the best in the Country (and i know it must be good because Jaymac got his twin webers det up there on Dubboys old LHD car) and mines started to pre-ignite too. Why would the timing come out in a matter of less than two months?

Sorry to hijack thread ops:

slipping dizzy?
worn cam belt?
poor leads?
etc etc etc.

split hoses?

Mine has done this once, but it's not a regular thing. If the timing was duff would it do it every time?

yes.
yours could have been caused by a sticking advance diaphagm holding the timing up.

Quick Hi-jack! Got a similar run-on problem with a 2e2 that isn't timing. Anyone know if you can get a new selenoid and how much? Is it also possible to replace just the distributor vacuum advance?

Cheers

Hi All just joined.

I have a similar issue with my 1992 1.8 T4 Transporter (basically a Golf Block) and stumbled on this thread.

Mine is fitted with a Weber. I've just had an inlet vacuum leak sorted and static timing done. I still have the overun but it isn't as bad as it was.

i'm still thinking timing but my mechanic said he couldn't find any timing marks  :dontknow:

Anyways i'm gonna try these things first.

1. Drown the inside of the Weber (engine running) with carb cleaner. try and blow out any nasties (carbon)

2. Change thermostat and flush out the coolant system. Might look at the sensors that trigger the fan too. Want to be sure it isn't running hot.

3. Engine flush and oil change.

The engine doesn't smoke, doesn't seem to use oil BUT i have had problems with oil being blown up the rocker cover breather. Catch tank has helped that tremendously.

Any other thoughts?

2 timing marks are on the left with the lower drive belt pully and on the right between the engine and gearbox on the flywheel. you access the second by removing a plug in the top of the bell housing.

AntF said

you see, this is where ive got a dilemma.

I got my weber set up by John Mowats in Essex, one of the best in the Country (and i know it must be good because Jaymac got his twin webers det up there on Dubboys old LHD car) and mines started to pre-ignite too. Why would the timing come out in a matter of less than two months?

Sorry to hijack thread ops:

strange u should say that, had my clipper tuned a couple of months ago, ran sweet as, i know the carbs worn but the timings out again, after a pretty hot/fast fun she'll pink/run on when turned off for a few seconds.

not as bad as a mini i have though thats 180 out, last time we ran it it kept going, it was so hot and still must of had enough in the carb that it was still turning over for a good 10 -15 minuites with the coil lead taken off and the fuel line removed..!!

doogle said

not as bad as a mini i have though thats 180 out, last time we ran it it kept going, it was so hot and still must of had enough in the carb that it was still turning over for a good 10 -15 minuites with the coil lead taken off and the fuel line removed..!!

funny you should say that. I've sorted mine with a shut off solenoid. I've also converted to LPG (no issues there). When you change from petrol to gas you have to wait for the Carb to drink itself dry. Takes ages with the Weber. I can basically drive (normally) for a good minute or so before it starts to suffer.