Re: cutting out really bad...

["chris" <frion@netzero.net>]

actually it cuts out all the time no matter what gear or how much pedal i
use.. it  cuts out so bad it feels like someone is turning on and off the
engine
chris
----- Original Message -----
From: Casey Webster <tinfool@home.com>
To: scirocco list <scirocco-L@scirocco.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2000 11:33 AM
Subject: Re: cutting out really bad...


> I would suggest changing your fuel filter for sure, but also your cap and
> rotor. I had this problem when I first bought my black roc after it had
been
> sitting for 2 years.  I changed these 3 things and the cutting out went
away
> completely.
>
> It cuts out mostly in 2nd and 3rd gear, and usually when you try to hammer
> the gas pedal right??  :o)
>
> Casey
> 84 Black Wolfsburg Roc
> 84 Silver Wolfsburg Roc......PITA beater car
>
>
>
> > > when i pulled out in the new rocco it was running fine but when i put
> about
> > > the 15th mile i put on it it starting cutting out so bad it gave me
> > > whiplash. i had just put gas in it. all i could think was maybe bad
fuel
> > > filter or or fuel pump clogged with shit, that hasnt been stirred up
in
> 8
> > > years.
> > > if that sounds about right how much of a pain in the ass is swaping
fuel
> > > filters or fuel pumps..
> > > chris
> > >
> >
> > No problem at all really. The fuel pump or filter may be full of rusty
> > bits or other crap from sitting so long :( The filter (use Bosch) is up
> > in the engine bay, there are two sizes - (I think yours will fit the
> > large diameter one). Consider a faulty fuel pump relay, jumper 30 to 87
> > for a trail test.
> >
> > The pump is up under the car back near the rear axle and tank. You'll
> > get gas in your face if your not careful, have a catch basin ready and
> > prepare to pinch off the line as you disconect it from the tank. Be
> > cautious, the stuff likes to catch fire, eh? :)
> >
> > The other thing that might cause the funky behavior would be the hall
> > sensor connector, (be careful, don't snap it while investigating) or
> > other 'spark' related items. DOn't forget an air leak on the intake
> > system could also be your problem.
> >
> > Daylight and some hands on might find an easy answer.
> >
> > GL, Oh and you DO have a Bentley, right?
>
>
>
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