Tune up jobs.

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by Day, Dec 8, 2019.

  1. Day

    Day

    So...I've checked and cleaned plugs, done valves nicely, cleaned rotor arm and dizzy cap inside, changing oil at moment...

    What else can/should I do for a tune up / health check?
     
  2. JamesLey

    JamesLey Sponsor

    Belt tension.


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  3. Day

    Day

    Good one yes....Wouldn't have thought of it....
     
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  4. mikedjames

    mikedjames Supporter

    Set idle speed and Lean Best Idle. Check for manifold boot splits and other air leaks..
     
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  5. Day

    Day

    I've never set idle speed but it idles nicely anyway.
     
  6. 77 Westy

    77 Westy Supporter

    Check the ignition timing – before you mess with the carb.
     
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  7. replace your fuel filter with a nice big meyle clear plastic one. tank rust and ethanol wax is becoming a problem. Check the engine battery and clean up terminals and earth and charge it up. check the gearbox earth strap and starter solenoid connections for corrosion, clean them anyway. easy jobs but do make a difference.
     
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  8. 77 Westy

    77 Westy Supporter

    I wouldn’t do that. @Day has a nice metal filter that he won’t have to touch or look at for a few years.
     
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  9. Day

    Day

    And it's new and shiney...

    Couldn't open the old one. I wanted to to have a look.
     
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  10. mikedjames

    mikedjames Supporter

    Hacksaw? Semtex ?
     
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  11. Helping my grandson today servicing his new hobby, a Golf mk2 1.3 . New fuel, new oil, new oil filter, new meyle plastic filter, the old one was full of gunk. new ignition parts, new battery, new coolant. Runs and sounds so much nicer, happy engine. Its a project for him to learn and enjoy in a year's time when he is old enough to drive it himself.

    Gearbox oil next time.

    Its a running project like my sons mk2 1.8 was and over the months the 1.3 will have a lot of resto and new parts.
     
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  12. Air filter!
     
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  13. Air filter ordered for the 1.3 as its the round donut type on this engine. Do that next time. Its going to be a great project and spend time with my grandson.
     
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