Starting the engine after repair and adjustment (VW Golf 2)

1. After installing the engine in the car, you need to check whether everything is connected correctly and whether there are any rags or tools in the engine chamber.

2. Pre-set the ignition timing angle.

3. In 1.6D engines, it is necessary to set the injection start and remove air from the fuel filter and injection pump.

4. Pull the choke rod out completely (in models with manual control, the carburetor damper) and start the engine. This may take a little longer than usual, because the fuel pump and the carburetor float chamber may be empty. If you want to make starting the engine easier after repairs, you need to remove the carburetor cover and pour the appropriate amount of fuel into the float chamber (⅔ of the chamber capacity) After putting on the float chamber cover, you can start the engine. This is very helpful, especially when the engine does not start after installation, because in this case there is no doubt about whether the carburetor has sucked in fuel and supplied it to the float chamber.

5. After starting the engine, gradually push in the suction rod. Check whether the oil pressure light goes out.

6. Check for leaks near the oil filter and on the flexible fuel and water pipes.

7. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. Then adjust the idle speed.

8. If new pistons or crankshaft liners were installed, the engine should be ground in during the first 750 km.

9. Although not necessary, it is a good idea to change the engine oil and pre-break-in filter.

10. Do not grind the engine while it is idling.