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Re: cutting out - Me too



Look no further.

Replace the fuel pump in the gas tank. Access it under your rear seat. They
always go bad and they always cause your car to do what you're describing.

-- Craig Williams
1981 Scirocco S 2008cc 16V (As seen in 01-2001 Sport Compact Car)
1991 Passat Wagon 2.0 16V (For Wife & Son)
2000 Saab Viggen (20 psi, Turbo charged monster)
Northern California, USA

----- Original Message -----
From: Tobias M-G <scirocco16v88@hotmail.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 9:28 AM
Subject: cutting out - Me too


>
> I've got the same problem on both cars 83 8V, 88 16V- cutting out meaning
> hesitation under load or at higher speeds (80mph + or 3500-4000 RPM +)..
> herky jerky kinda.
>
> Is the fuelpump on the 16V generally noisy? Especially when you turn on
the
> ignition?
>
> Judging from the other remarks I should take a closer look at both the
> filter and pump correct? What are, if any, the signs of a fuel pump
failure?
>
> Tobias
> - stomping on the pedal going chugiddy chug chug
>
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