Volkswagen Polo pinking?
Variant: 1.4 i
Model Year: 1996
Categories:
Engine & Drivetrain
My 96 polo seems to be pinking on acceleration or it may be the tappets, are these adjustable? also smells really hot although its not! changed oil, filters, dizzy cap and rotor, no difference. any ideas??
Posted: Feb 11, 2010 (14 years ago)
have you tried getting the ignition timing checked to adjust it properly you will need a timing light and its just a case of moving the distributor slightly
Posted Feb 11, 2010 (14 years ago)
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