Re: 8V Performance Nightmare--Please Help

[trnsfrma@ix.netcom.com (Shawn C. Meze)]

At 08:30 AM 5/27/97 mst, you wrote:
>     
>          Good day, everyone!
>     
>          A month ago, my '86 Scirocco 8V began stalling, sometimes while 
>     driving, sometimes while idling at intersections.  After replacing the 
>     fuel pumps, fuel filter, fuel distributor, and a relay, the problem is 
>     only slightly better.


Do you have A/C?? Sounds funny but if so, I might know whats up. 
Does it stall like its wanting to run, but just cant or does it die dead and 
then restart after a while? Replacing all of those items will make the car 
run better if those parts were old and worn anyways.  


>          My mechanic (not a strictly VW mechanic) suggested adding a 
>     fuel-line dryer and keeping the tank at least half full.  I have done 
>     so, however the car still stalls, but only when the tank reaches 2/3 
>     full.


Sounds like a crock of crappy crap crap to me. Have you tried to drain the 
fuel to a lower lever and try again?? It could be your in tank pick up tube 
is corroded. Could be there is crap all over the screen. Did you drain the 
tank and take a good look inside tha tank? Id suggest you do that. 
Hey, when you changed the fuel pump, did you get alot of fuel draining out of 
the hose on its own? (like its freely flowing with no blockages ect.) 


>          So, what is the problem with this car, and what (if anything) can 
>     be done to correct it?  Any input is appreciated.


Im inputting, im inputting!! 
Thats my best guess on that one. If there is a fuel delivery problem and ALL 
of the fuel system has been replaced then its gotta be something IN the tank. 
Have you gotten a fuel pressure check done, before and after the new fuel 
pump/filter ect?
HTH!


Shawn
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