WAS: Possible DD Scirocco, NOW: New DD and a question

[scirocco16vr32 at gmail.com (Chris Bennett)]

Congrats!

On 9/13/05, Jim Ruffi <sciroccos@earthlink.net> wrote:
> I just got back from Eastern PA, with a black 85 Wolfie in tow.
> Woo hoo.
> 
> The seller was a nice guy (kid) and the price was reasonable.
> Here are the details:
> Black
> No roof
> original 13" alloys - might keep these for economy/snow performance
> Manual windows and locks
> Cruise
> Interesting front seats: plaid, with big bolsters (any idea where these came
> from?)
> looks mostly original, except for seats and door cards
> very little rust - ugly dent in right rear quarter
> 
> It has a running problem....I'd be open/grateful for your thoughts and
> suggestions:
> It bogs, sputters, misses and stalls when you gas it....idles fine.  It
> seems to starve for fuel after you gas it, as it dies pretty hard and
> doesn't recover to an idle.  Seems slightly worse after running for a couple
> of minutes.
> 
> The fuel pumps are way noisy....both of them.  I'm thinking a clogged
> strainer/filter on the transfer pump.
> 
> I'm gonna check the usual stuff:
> Timing (ignition and valve)
> Advance
> Fuel delivery - do the quick airmeter injector flow eyeball test, then the
> pump delivery test, if needed
> Air leaks inline between airmeter and intake
> Vacuum lines
> Possibly the control pressure regulator
> 
> Those pumps are so noisy.  They seem to be straining.  I'm probably gonna
> pull the transfer pump first.
> Thanks for listening.
> 
> Jim
> (Future daily Scirocco driver :-) )
> 
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: scirocco-l-bounces+sciroccos=earthlink.net@scirocco.org
> >[mailto:scirocco-l-bounces+sciroccos=earthlink.net@scirocco.org]On
> >Behalf Of Jim Ruffi
> >Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 4:37 PM
> >To: Scirocco-L
> >Subject: Possible DD Scirocco
> >
> >
> >I'm really excited and you're the only bunch of crazies who will
> >understand.
> >
> >It's been over a decade since I had a Scirocco as a DD and I'm racking up a
> >lot of miles (and gas charges) on my current DD (2001 4-Runner), mostly
> >heading out in the evening with a load of drums to gigs 30 or more miles
> >from home.
> >
> >So, I was thinking this morning: "could I possibly fit my stuff in a
> >Scirocco?"  I pulled my truck up to my 16V (which has the back seat removed
> >right now) and the stuff fit like a glove.  I wouldn't need the rear seat
> >for DD use, so I could leave it out.  Luckily, I'm been toting a small drum
> >kit these days!
> >
> >I think I located a cheap 8V that I hope to buy this week.  I have some
> >parts from the "old days," lots of extras from the 16V, a stack of manuals
> >and the familiarity needed to maintain this car...I'm excited!  Ahh, to
> >drive a VW again.....
> >
> >Just wanted to share with you guys/gals.
> >:-)
> >
> >Jim
> >
> 
> 
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