8v engine problems after transmission swap

[MK1Scirocco16v at comcast.net (Dave Ewing)]

Check to see if you accidentally smashed any wires between the trans and the
motor.  Seen it done and it can cause probs if you have sensor wires going
to ground.  Other than that, check for points that could of been stressed
while moving the motor up and down like harnesses, air intake and such.
Sounds like you may have had a vacuum hose pop off or something similar!
HTH!

Dave

Dave

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From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
[mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Max Tremblay
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 11:49 AM
To: Scirocco list
Subject: 8v engine problems after transmission swap


My sciroccos engine is running like crap. Its a mkII
8v, all stock. I just finished replacing the
transmission and since then Ive noticed a few things
sounds different and feel much different on the road
(that should not be related to the transmission).

Heres the symptoms:

exhaust is much much more pronounced

idle *was* lower by 200 rpm, re-adjusted the idle
screw but I think its all related to the problem

more important then anything, there is tremendous lack
of power below 2000 rpm (floor the gas pedal and the
car barely moves) and lack of power above as well.
Feels like im being robbed of about 15 hp in the top
end.

the acceleration is not linear. There is a few jerks
along the way up to 5000 rpm, maybe 2 or 3 little
pulls, feels just like a misfire.

I did take the clutch/pp/flywheel off, and used the
crank pully on the other side for leverage to break
loose the pressure plate bolts. Could it be possible
that the timing belt jumped a tooth? It doesnt seem
likely because no other sprocket for the timing belt
was locked down so they could have rotated as well.

I checked for vacuum leaks and it didnt look like
there was any.

Any of those symptoms telltale sign of a common
problem?

I looked at my Bentley, but it could be so many
things. A hint in a direction would be very helpful
from the experienced 8v crowd (im just dwelving into
CIS and 8v!)


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