Fw: scirocco-L-digest V1 #1549

["Robert Slayden" <rslayden@skyenet.net>]

----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Slayden <rslayden@skyenet.net>
To: Brian Dettling <aa821@acorn.net>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Cc: <XXSpArCoXx@aol.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2000 2:07 AM
Subject: Re: scirocco-L-digest V1 #1549


> Hello all,
>
> I'm new to the list but I already recognize one person from the VR6
> ist..( Hey Kevin Collins)  I just purchased an 1986 8v  Rocco.  I live in
> Indiana but the car was brought up here about 6 months ago from
California.
> They guy went back but didn't want to drive the car home for a couple
> different reasons.  For one it takes a long time and two the car doesn't
> have a fifth gear.  The fifth gear isn't a major concern for me right now
> since I just plan to drive it back and forth to work for now.  When you
put
> the shifter into 5th it is just like there is no gear there and never has
> been.  No grinding at all,,,,just like it was in nuetral.  Any ideas?
>
> My main concern right now is that after the car warms up it wants stalls
> when I let it drop to an idle.  I have messed around with the (mixture
> screw?) and the (air adjuster?) on the throttle body.  I hope the
technical
> terms don't throw anyone off.  The car has Jetronic.  I checked the cold
> injector on the side of the intake to see if it was leaking and it did not
> seem to be.  I've sprayed some carb cleaner on some things that could use
> it.  I have looked for vacuum leaks with no success.   Anyone?   Anyone?
> Bueller?  Bueller?
>
> Within the first week I have already put new wires, plugs, front speakers
> and a deck (had no radio or spkrs), and rolled the fenders under because
> they were really rubbing because of the suspension setup that the previous
> owner has on the car.  Can't wait to get some Recaros into the thing
because
> the seats are shot and I'm sitting on $10 walmart seat cushions because i
> can't bear the sight of them or the feel of the metal in my ass.
>
> Thanks all and glad to join the ranks,
>
> Rob Slayden
> 97 GTI VR6
> 86 Scirocco 8v
> 83 Porsche 928
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Brian Dettling <aa821@acorn.net>
> To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Cc: <XXSpArCoXx@aol.com>
> Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2000 10:13 AM
> Subject: Re: scirocco-L-digest V1 #1549
>
>
> > Re:  Blowing fuse #8.
> >
> > Bro's 89 16V gti ate its headlight switch and blew lotsa fuses before we
> > traced it to the wires in accordian cover that go hatchback.  Flexing
> > can cause breaks.  I used to have this problema lot on 78.  Best to
> > solder in replacement.  I used to use some cool teflon insulated wire as
> > it has thinner inuslation.  PIA. Consult bentley too see what else is on
> > that circuit.
> >
> > Re:  EC 16V/50 mm story.  I'd guess the mix combo with the more
> > aggressive exhaust cam mimics what VW did with our USA stock cam.  I
> > think there is some Brit tuning site that explains why that works.  I
> > kinda want to know if the euro intake cam has the same profile as the
> > stock USA exhaust cam.  Saw it once, but not confirmed.  Of course, you
> > have to machine a new Woodruff key slot to get timing right, among other
> > things.
> >
> > A BTDT RE cutting coils.  You won't change ride height or rate much if
> > you cut off a "dead" coil.  I'd recommend understanding what happens
> > before cutting, ie play with formula.
> >
> > Just my $0.02.
> >
> > -- Brian D./OH
> > How can you be in two places at once when you're not anywhere at all...
> > Firesign Theatre
> >
> > q
> >
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