Re: Stalling update (or, I feel soooo stupid!!)

["Lisa & Rick" <hugacub@whidbey.net>]

> I'm having problems myself with my '85 8v fuel system, I think.. I know
> the car's not overheating.. However the symptoms are similar. Idling in
> hot weather makes the car tend to stall after accelerating hard and then
> stopping quickly. The main fuel pump's a little noisy and more so when
> this is happening.. I've replaced fuel filter and auxilary fuel pump
> (The little one in the fuel gauge assembly) and these improved things slightly
> but didn't fix the problem.. Could I have a blockage or should I just 
> replace the main pump? Any ideas, anyone? Thanks in advance.. :)

Actually, my problem is with stalling after idling awhile regardless 
of acceleration or deceleration.  Of course, my problem is due to it 
getting hot.  Have you tried getting the injectors pressure purged as 
some here have suggested?  I still have a bit of rough idle and plan 
to do this as soon as I find a place with the equipment and 
know-how.
> 
> 
> I had to replace my radiator; although this may not be typical because
> my car sat for 6 months at a time a couple times in its life.. Check the
> stream running into the expansion tank when the car's running; it should
> be healthy at anything above idle or you might have water pump problems..
> You might also try flushing with a good flush..

Does anyone have recommendations as to which flush works best for 
them?  I was thinking that I will flush and replace the coolant and 
thermostat.  What temperature thermostat is recommended?  I also 
wonder if the sensor for the radiator fan is working correctly.  The 
fan seldom comes on, at least when I'm stopped....can't hear it when 
I'm driving....the little bugger makes a bit too much noise :)  I was 
thinking that maybe the sensor has deposits on it and I could pull it 
out and try to clean it.  The coolant looks fairly clean, but I don't 
know when the previous owner(s) last flushed (if ever).  
> 
> > runs after they touched it.  Of course, since they worked on it the 
> > exhaust is rattling somewhere under the passenger compartment.
> > If you want things done right.........
> 
> I've noticed the same thing lately and am convinced the converter inside has
> shattered spraying little pieces of porcelain througout the muffler and
> pipe behind it... It sounds like little pieces shaking when you shake the
> exhaust...
 
Actually mine is rattling against the chassis or body somewhere....
like the dealer might have bent it putting it on the lift to change 
the fuel pump.  BTW John, have you checked if your pump and filter
 was ever replaced under the recall yet?  A freebee is a freebee and 
at least I that's one thing I shouldn't have to worry about
. 
Rick    hugacub@whidbey.net
'85 Scirocco 8V
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