Danxs 0 Posted March 29, 2006 i've just bought my 309 gti, and it seems hesitant through the gears, and, to be fair, it feels sluggish compared to my 106, is this normal or does it need a tune up? any advice would be great! thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonmurgie 2 Posted March 29, 2006 First of all you have an XU engine so that's the right section (a mod may move this for you). With regard to the hesitant issue I'd say give it a good service paying special attention to replacing all the ignition components and this can be a cause. What kind of age/mileage is the engine? Do you have any service history with the car? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danxs 0 Posted March 29, 2006 just noticed i posted it in the tu section, sorry! i'm new its 1991 with 88,000 on it, i have some history, its recently been serviced by skip browns, he said, it has a new alternator and battery, and he said they changed the timing belt and tensioners, and also had a RR tune, so it should be running right?! i will try plugs and leads... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eryl1.9Gti 0 Posted March 29, 2006 So what happned to the 106 then? RR at gresford kill it?????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danxs 0 Posted March 29, 2006 (edited) no, a nissan navara did pic pic (edit: pics too big, see posting guidelines) Edited March 29, 2006 by jackherer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huxley309 0 Posted March 29, 2006 As said start with plugs leads/dizzy etc New batteryy and alternator eh hmmm...when shes on idle put a multitester on the battery terminals...if it's not close to 14v after blipping the throttle a bit it could be the voltage regulator on the alternator on it's way You could also try the ignition amplifier, usually bolted on your suspension mounts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danxs 0 Posted March 29, 2006 thanks hux! i might come down and see you in about a month, got to bring av back down so i could drop in and you could pass judgement on the old girl! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d-9 0 Posted March 29, 2006 Try changing the plugs/leads/cap/arm, improved my old 309 massivly. Other than that, its possible the 309 just isnt as quick as your 106, in which case its time for an mi16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRISKARRERA 2 1 Cars Posted March 30, 2006 It ought to be though. What did it get on the dyno? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 242 3 Cars Posted April 2, 2006 What fuel are you running it on & what was your 106? It should only be run on SUL (or optimax/ BP ultimate 97ron minimum). Having recently been serviced at SBC I doubt it'll be tuned to run on UL but if it is then it will be down on power & feel sluggish/ hesitant. If you've swapped to the 309 GTi from a 106 GTi it will feel slower, because it is. Other than that check the items suggested above. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRISKARRERA 2 1 Cars Posted April 2, 2006 He had an Xsi I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
