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Re: Help needed on 16V Scirocco



I had a similar problem... At low RPM was really bad power,
and was back ok at high RPM... the problem was the adjustment
of the cams... But I haven't find any relation with the engine
cold or warmed up! Hope this help.


/Joel 87 16v

--- Bob <mx@snet.net> wrote:
> Good morning folks. I really need the wisdom of this fine list to help
> me find out whats happening with my Scirocco!
> 1987, 16v, approx 150K miles.
> 
> Bottom line: Yesterday it was running poorly...little power, couldnt rev
> much at all and was losing power at around 5000rpm. I doubt I could have
> redlined it at all.  Today, I start it, and it started fine, but just
> wasnt going to get about 1000 rpm until it was warmed up.
> 
> More symptoms: The past few days it has gotten progressively worse... I
> put it in 1st gear, let out the clutch, hit the gas and count to 10
> before anything happens. The rpm's climb slowly then eventually its OK.
> Today is the first day I couldnt just get in and drive, I had to warm it
> up.
> 
> Any suggestions appreciated!
> Bob
> 
> 
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