Headgasket??

1. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #1 14th January 2008, 10:17

   i had my headgasket done on friday and now i have the car back. for some reason it doesnt feel as fast on the acceleration side of things. i dont know if its me that is not used to driving my car again as i didnt drive it for 2 days or if something else is wrong.
   
   i took it steady for 100 miles or so before giving it some just to make sure it had sealed properly.
   
   any suggestions?
2. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

   #2 14th January 2008, 10:18

   drive it steadily for about 300 miles then give it an oil change
3. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #3 14th January 2008, 17:46

   bump...
4. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #4 14th January 2008, 17:54

   I'd just take it easy, like said above, and should feel back to how it did, if not then maybe something wasn't put back quite right?
5. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #5 14th January 2008, 17:56

   ^^ my mate knows his stuff so i am sure its been done properly. going to leave it abit and see if it gets any better. if not its going back in
6. gazza808 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 591

   #6 14th January 2008, 18:30

   Why take it easy??
   Why give it an oil change?
   its only a head gasket, not a rebuild or out.
   
   check coils, plug leads Etc.
   
   as they are all moved about fair bit when doing a head gasket.
   
   timing also?
   other then that i dont know
7. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #7 14th January 2008, 20:36

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by gazza808 Why take it easy?? Why give it an oil change? its only a head gasket, not a rebuild or out. check coils, plug leads Etc. as they are all moved about fair bit when doing a head gasket. timing also? other then that i dont know

   take it easy to allow the head to seal properly
   oil change????
   it sounds like ive got a cone filter on.
   
   just checked everything now so will see in the morning when i go to work
8. gazza808 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 591

   #8 14th January 2008, 20:57

   naw no need to take it easy, it's sealed once its nice and torque'd down.
   
   sounds like you've got a cone filter on?
   
   i think you may have an air leak on the inlet side of things
9. stevenet15 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 aylesbury buckinghamshire Posts: 4822 Astra Turbo, saxo vts, punto turbo

   #9 14th January 2008, 21:18

   sounds like timing ent spot on or also do a compression test to make sure the cylinders are all holding ok
10. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

    #10 14th January 2008, 21:22

    ^^ might take it back and tell him to do the timming again.
11. RCD-Performance Established Member Joined: Dec 2007 Southampton Posts: 2278

    #11 14th January 2008, 21:32

    Check timing,
12. stalkah66 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Evesham Posts: 949 3x mk1 Saxo VTR's 1x 1987 mk2 xr2

    #12 14th January 2008, 21:32

    Does sound like the timing might be out by a tooth, its an easy mistake to make.
13. Andy72 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Newcastle Posts: 825 306 GTI-6

    #13 15th January 2008, 11:00

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by gazza808 naw no need to take it easy, it's sealed once its nice and torque'd down. sounds like you've got a cone filter on? i think you may have an air leak on the inlet side of things

    totally agree, theres no need to 'run it in' as such as there no mving parts been replaced that need bedding in. All i would do is recheck the headbolts are torqued properly after 500miles. Should be able to give it full beans straight away!. Most likely got the timing out as has been said.