Re: Stalling Mk1 update

[kevin f <aventari@detonate.net>]

I'm sure it's probably already been mentioned, but this sounds suspiciously like a fuel pump to me. 
it will run great, but once it gets hot, start overheating and die. you must wait and let it cool for it to run again. 
HTH


--- Theron Ross <ross@sanoh.com.mx>
> wrote:
>I just have to say, the people on this list are very cool! I can't believe
>how much help all of you are giving me as I work through this stupid problem
>with my car. Worst thing about this is that the people at work are having a
>ball giving me a hard time about my "broken down" Scirocco because I love it
>so much.
>
>Just an update for those who have been following this...
>
>Problem: Engine runs great but just keeps dying like the ignition has been
>shut off.
>
>*Fuel filter replaced--no change
>
>*Fuel pump relay changed--no change
>
>*Digital Idle Stablizer (DIS)--I know longer have one thanks to PO.
>
>*Wires running inside distributor to Hall sensor--visibly look fine.
>
>Here's the latest...
>
>I started the engine and hit my stopwatch. The engine runs perfectly.
>
>After two minutes of running, I decide to hit the headlights to see if it
>makes the motor die. Motor doesn't falter at all...no hesitation,
>nothing...it just keeps purring. So I flipped them on and off a couple of
>times to see if I could cause it to die. Keeps on running.
>
>So after minute three, I turn off the headlights and get out of the car.
>
>Close to running for four minutes, it dies on it's own.
>
>Starts up again without any hesitation. This time it runs for only two
>minutes before dying. After this, I keep starting it, but it only runs for
>seconds before dying.
>
>It's almost as if it is caused by something that is going bad after getting
>warmed up.
>
>If you have any suggestions please help...I want to focus on my 2-liter
>rebuild!!!
>
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