Re: Help needed on 16V Scirocco

[Bob <mx@snet.net>]

Thanks. I guess its possible my belt slipped or something... Ill have to check
into that. But you're right, why would it be better once its warm..
A good place to start though!
Bob

deejay wrote:

> 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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