Re: Need diagnosis...

[Paul Hanley <duckie@bellatlantic.net>]

>I bought a neglected Scirocco just before summer this year, and am
>trying to get it running first, then smog-ready.  The car will start and
>idle for a little bit, but when I step on the accelerator, the rpms just
>creep up.  I've already replaced the fuel filter, air filter (there
>wasn't one there!), and plugs... the cap and rotor seem ok still...
>
>any ideas?
>
>Thanks,
>Chris
>--
No air filter?!?!? Open the boot to your throttle body and check for
blockage. Also, remove the boot to the air meter and clean the entire thing
under and on top with 2+2, or preferably air intake cleaner. If yours has
the screen in the boot above the air meter, remove it and clean that also.

You may want to check your mixture, injector spray pattern, and fuel
pressure. Also, run a couple bottles of lubrimoly injector cleaner and/or
valve cleaner through. They should help clear things up. After running the
cleaners through, I suggest one bottle of each on two separate tankfills,
change your oil and filter. The oil is going to pick up alot of the gunk
removed from the system. 

Last, does your main pump or transfer pump make any noises? Does the fuel
cut out on sharp turns or uphill climbs? 

Regards,
Paul Hanley

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