Idle speed and coldstart issues on Edition 30..Terraclean to resolve..

[james]

i got mine done at r-tech for a test.  it was 100% smother and my engine had only done 11k.

[Saintsteve]

i got mine done at r-tech for a test.  it was 100% smother and my engine had only done 11k.

Mine is certainly happier since.Much more eager to go and alot smoother 

[john87]

My GTI is currently at 48k (bought it at 29) and AFAIK it's never had any such treatment. Idles so smooth I can't even feel it!

[Saintsteve]

I would only recommend Terraclean if your exhaust emissions results are either a failure or near the limit.

You would still need to put something through the intake as the Terraclean using the red and black cans doesn't go via the inlet track.(red for fuel system and Black for combustion ,exhaust system and Cat.

Using the combination of the Winns EGT cleaner and Terraclean has sorted my running issues.

As yet Terraclean aernt using the kit I posted that cleans a Direct injection engine such as the TFSI.  

[Saintsteve]

Just to update , issue of rough running from cold has returned, so she's off to JKM for diagnosis tomorrow 

[Saintsteve]

My GTI is currently at 48k (bought it at 29) and AFAIK it's never had any such treatment. Idles so smooth I can't even feel it!

Mine did aswell at 48k 

[bonelorry]

Just to update , issue of rough running from cold has returned, so she's off to JKM for diagnosis tomorrow 

Sorry to hear about your cold start issues, It's a strange one to go away after one minute of idling I Hope JKM can put some closure on the subject for you Steve!

Regards Simon

[rich83]

Just to update , issue of rough running from cold has returned, so she's off to JKM for diagnosis tomorrow 

And the verdict?

[bacillus]

Just to update , issue of rough running from cold has returned, so she's off to JKM for diagnosis tomorrow 

And the verdict?

He'll need a catch can...   

[Saintsteve]

Just to update , issue of rough running from cold has returned, so she's off to JKM for diagnosis tomorrow 

And the verdict?

JKM say injector number 4. Car back monday or Tuesday

Just to update , issue of rough running from cold has returned, so she's off to JKM for diagnosis tomorrow 

And the verdict?

He'll need a catch can...   

 wouldn't waste my money. They don't do nothing 

[Hedge]

 wouldn't waste my money. They don't do nothing 

Bit like Terraclean then. 

[Saintsteve]

 wouldn't waste my money. They don't do nothing  

Bit like Terraclean then.  

Erh no.. Glad I did it actually. A fair few people have now done it and noticed an effect 

Nice try..

[Hedge]

So instead of "investing" your money in Terraclean you had replaced the faulty injector we wouldn't be having this discussion would we?

[Saintsteve]

So instead of "investing" your money in Terraclean you had replaced the faulty injector we wouldn't be having this discussion would we?

There is that, but I have no doubt my exhaust system was cleaned out along with other items..

My mpg has still had an improvement , and car runs alot smoother then it did prior, even with an injector issue sub 1800rpm.


I still wouldn't discount it Ian totally ,after all an injector fault if carbon isn't the cause, then for the sake of £85, over a bill of over £400 I now have from JKM to stump up, it was worth trying first rather then taking a chance it maybe faulty.

I'm still not discounting Inlet valves gummed up , as yet the manifold hasn't been removed so jim said that he also agree's on my diagnosis after he spent over an hour yesterday checking her over.

Will be back together latest Tuesday if I get chance to collect the car.

If it is Valve trouble, then rest assured as I've said with Terraclean, they will be hearing from me for falsely selling me their product.

[Hedge]

So how are you going to speak to Terraclean if your valves are gummed up?

They already recommend a different product for direct injection cars which they didn't use to treat yours.