MK1 Project 16v - Update!

[juliemac57@hotmail.com (Julie Macfarlane)]

Congrats Ben!When mine is done, wana race?

When we yalked about turbos, you said turbos were hign end and superchargers 
were low end. What happens if both are fitted?

Julie (A little knowledge is a BAD thing)


>From: Benjamin Harder <vwtype53@yahoo.com>
>To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: MK1 Project 16v - Update!
>Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2002 21:15:06 -0700 (PDT)
>
>   This afternoon I hit the road for Daun's place... which is where my '80
>Scirocco has been in hybernation all winter (thanks Daun!)... my hopes were 
>to
>install the fuel lines, injectors, and do some final checks on wiring and
>vacuum connections.  The engine was almost ready for its first start...
>Since the engine and all wiring in the car was replaced, I spent a while
>worrying about what connections I had forgotten and what might be plugged 
>in
>wrong or whatever... then I figured it was just time to go ahead with the
>battery and a test of the fuel pump.  Turned key, and all systems were a 
>go...
>fuel pump was buzzing, and sounding healthy.  Sweet!
>Now I was excited... so Daun and I looked over everything once more and 
>then
>with fingers crossed I turned the key again...this time there was no 
>fooling
>around...gotta go for the start... and the first turn of the key...
>Vrroooom!  FIRST TRY!
>  Well, ok, then it died...but after another couple tries the engine stayed
>running on its own.  The sound of a 16v running with only the manifold and
>downpipe was music to my ears.  Then I realized that there was a problem...
>the engine was running, but was really rough.  Hmmm...only 3 cylinders were
>firing.  So I shut her down to take a closer look.  Daun thought it could 
>be
>an injector, so I pulled them out to take a look at the spray patterns...
>and yep, injector #2 was just dribbling fuel while the others were spraying
>nicely... bingo!  So, once I find a replacement injector to try I have 
>great
>hopes the car will run now!  ;)
>  All that's left now is to rewire the tail lights, install the headlights,
>bumpers, install the dash and switches, all interior needs redone, and then
>some more rust fixing, and maybe I'll complete the exhaust system too...
>ok, so there's still a ton of work left, but now that the car runs it sure
>feels like it's done!
>   I just can't wait to drive it... (hopefully by next week)
>
>I'm working on posting some pictures and a summary of the adventure...
>coming soon
>
>
>=====
>Benjamin Harder
>86 Scirocco 16v
>80 Scirocco
>93 Passat GLX
>
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