[eastcoastdubs]

the car is running like a mad man, god i love the 16v. Idle is still a lil erratic but after 3 drops it smooths. getting plugs, wires, and an o2 tomorrow among other things, ( going yarding! ) anyway every since I messed with the air/fuel mixture and idle screw when i give it gas when the clutch engages ONLY in first gear it feels like theres not enough fuel or air. and then shoots a lil and drive damn good. I'm stumped. The mixture is at 4. I know its supposed to be a 5mA but i was reading up on the one guys how-to and it said for a lil more performance get it at 3.0 so i comprimised. and it does kick arse at high end and its still fine at low end but the first gear clutch engage ( word for this? ) is weak then goes great. anyone?

 

[Mk2JettaGLi]

Re: feels like not enough gas in first gear when clutch engages (eastcoastdubs)

look for a torn boot....you probably did this already but it's what was wrong with mine when i had bogging in first gear. good luck

 

[Trav]

Re: feels like not enough gas in first gear when clutch engages (eastcoastdubs)

East- Have you advanced the ignition timing yet (as per Alex's site)? You'll see a big difference in low-end and throttle response.

 

[bpfoley]

Re: feels like not enough gas in first gear when clutch engages (Trav)

i know your car is CIS-E, but does anyone know if motronic 16v's automatically control the air/fuel or is there too a screw to adjust it? if so where...I've looked about the fuel distributer and didn't see anyhting that looked like it.

 

[Trav]

Re: feels like not enough gas in first gear when clutch engages (bpfoley)

Yes, the ECU controls the mixture. The adjustment port is still there - just plugged.

 

[eastcoastdubs]

Re: feels like not enough gas in first gear when clutch engages (Trav)

quote:[HR][/HR]East- Have you advanced the ignition timing yet (as per Alex's site)? You'll see a big difference in low-end and throttle response.[HR][/HR]​

thats with the timing light? If so no, I havent been able to get my hands on one. but each thing i have done helps the idle out and improves the car all around. My friend has a timing light.. I'll let you guys know what happens.

 

[lotus7]

Re: feels like not enough gas in first gear when clutch engages (eastcoastdubs)

Check your front calipers to see if one side is dragging. That will cause an off idle stumble when you casually let out the clutch.

 

[ICIN235]

Re: feels like not enough gas in first gear when clutch engages (eastcoastdubs)

eastcoast, that first gear thing sounds exactly like a torn intake boot. REMOVE it and inspect the bottom of it.
bpfoley, motronics also have the mixture screw, but you should leave it set stock, and use an aftermarket chip to richen the mixture. Read my site.

 

[eastcoastdubs]

Re: feels like not enough gas in first gear when clutch engages (9A16V)

quote:[HR][/HR]eastcoast, that first gear thing sounds exactly like a torn intake boot. REMOVE it and inspect the bottom of it.
bpfoley, motronics also have the mixture screw, but you should leave it set stock, and use an aftermarket chip to richen the mixture. Read my site.[HR][/HR]​

i checked for vacuum leaks about 3 times. and yes i was very very thorough. and im running cis-e.