Can't get her to run

[MK1Scirocco16v at comcast.net (Dave Ewing)]

Have you checked to see if you have spark?  Plugs, cap, rotor, wires, etc.
can all be brand new with no spark.  Secondly, if you have compression and
spark then the other ingredient to make a car run is fuel.  Make sure the
pump is running and make sure your fuel filter isn't plugged.  I guess it
could be flooded by maybe the cold start valve but it seems it would at
least hit a few times if that was the case.

Whenever I have a car that isn't running, I always check spark first, mostly
cause it's the easiest, and make sure the rotor isn't grounding out on the
disty or the coil wire isn't corroded (very common two probs on our cars),
then I'll pull the plugs and check the condition (you can tell a LOT by what
the plugs look like), check compression while I'm there then, depending on
what I find on the plugs, I may check fuel or timing.  HTH!

Dave
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David L. Winchell, II" <davidwinchell2@sprynet.com>
To: <Scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 5:21 PM
Subject: Can't get her to run


> The 8v arrived this weekend. I can't get her to start.  When I turn the
key,
> the motor turns, but does not fire. I have checked the plugs, cap, rotor,
> plug wires, battery, looked for loose connections... I checked the Bentley
> to make sure the wires were connected to the cap in the proper order...
> Nothing.  I know I am missing something basic.  I am wondering if she is
out
> of timing.  I checked the Bentley and this and of course it is all covered
> in different areas.  I believe everything is set. There is fuel in the
tank.
> Any ideas? It is an 86 8v with no a/c.
>
> BTW.  I have put pictures on the website and updated a few things if
anyone
> wants to check it out.
>
> TIA,
>
> Dave,
>
> David L. Winchell, II
> DavidWinchell2@sprynet.com
> 87 16V Scirocco
> 86 8V Scirocco
> 01 V6 Galant
> 00 Silverado
> www.cardomain.com/id/xavsbud
>
>
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