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2001 Polo Playa 1.6i 8v Timing marks (engine afx)

Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 6:58 pm
by kyle12
Hello everyone happy easter,
Im just posting to find out if anyone has a diagram(and photos if you have?)
for the timing marks on a 2001 polo playa 1.6i 8v (AFX engine code). I have
searched around on the forum and I did find a lot of info on timing but I didn't
see anyone posting an issue with this motor (AFX). If anyone has a diagram and
photos if possible for me that will be awesome.
Thanks !

Re: 2001 Polo Playa 1.6i 8v Timing marks (engine afx)

Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 8:16 pm
by amstel18
Did you change the cambelt lately or something that you want to fiddle with the timing?

Cam timing you set with a similar way as this thread:
http://vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=53999

But for ignition timing you going to need access to a digital timing light and VCDS software in order to lock the ECU in timing mode.

Re: 2001 Polo Playa 1.6i 8v Timing marks (engine afx)

Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 1:36 pm
by kyle12
hey thanks for the reply. those timing marks were the 1. I didn't want to fiddle, just wanted to check that it wasn't out a bit. having over fueling problems. are there any other things to look at with regards to over fueling? well, using higher then normal fuel consumption. I know about giving the car a good service but would there be anything else to look at? Thanks

Re: 2001 Polo Playa 1.6i 8v Timing marks (engine afx)

Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 1:40 pm
by amstel18
On the mp9 cars the usual culprit for over fueling is the temp sensor.

Best is to swop it out for a new one. its a quick fix. GW should be able to help

Re: 2001 Polo Playa 1.6i 8v Timing marks (engine afx)

Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 4:54 pm
by kyle12
im not so clued up with all the sensors ? Im guessing air temperature sensor, where is this sensor? I will replace this and give feedback. thanks again

Re: 2001 Polo Playa 1.6i 8v Timing marks (engine afx)

Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:14 pm
by amstel18
Nope water temp sensor.
Sits on the front top water pipe going into the head from the radiator.

Re: 2001 Polo Playa 1.6i 8v Timing marks (engine afx)

Posted: Sat May 24, 2014 5:41 pm
by kyle12
thank you Amstel. sorry for the late reply. if anyone else is having a overfueling problem. that water temp sensor change was a fix. amazing haha !

Re: 2001 Polo Playa 1.6i 8v Timing marks (engine afx)

Posted: Sat May 24, 2014 7:43 pm
by amstel18
Glad u sorted boet

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Re: 2001 Polo Playa 1.6i 8v Timing marks (engine afx)

Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2019 6:54 pm
by Funkymunkyman
kyle12 wrote: Wed Apr 23, 2014 6:58 pm Hello everyone happy easter,
Im just posting to find out if anyone has a diagram(and photos if you have?)
for the timing marks on a 2001 polo playa 1.6i 8v (AFX engine code). I have
searched around on the forum and I did find a lot of info on timing but I didn't
see anyone posting an issue with this motor (AFX). If anyone has a diagram and
photos if possible for me that will be awesome.
Thanks !
Is there someone in Cape town that can help me with my timing? Took my car to a bunch of guys but no one seems to know about the ecu part.