[Tech: Engine cuts out - Epasode II]

[Volkswagen Scirocco <my_scirocco@yahoo.com>]

Ok so:

Check:
  1-Fuel Filter
    a-Look for rust
      i-If rusty buy new fuel system...
    b-replace anyway
      (where is this thing? I looked quickly
       and didn't see anything like a filter)
  2-Fuel Pump Relay
    a-What does this thing look like?
      (sorry my bentlys visiting my brother
       while he works on his Scirocco)
  3-Fuel Pump
      (I'm almost afraid to ask but, is it
       a mechanical pump or electric...
       and is it easy to get at?)

I'm guessing that to check and replace the 
filter it should only take about 20 min. (as
soon as I know where to look).

The fuel pump I'm not sure about, never seen
one on a VW before.  On my old Roadrunner it
wasn't a fun chore... so I've got my fingers
crossed.

Thanks for any help!

L Crawford
84 8v Scirocco that goes sputter sputter sput...


<snip>
> I agree with the Fuel diagnostic, but what about the fuel pump relay ?
> 
> does the 84 have one ?  My 81 Scirocco died that way and it was the
relay.
> (I would check it first before replacing the pump :)
> 
> Maurice
> '81 Scirocco S 2.0
> '92 Corrado SLC
> 
> 
> Volkswagen Scirocco wrote:
> 
> > WARNING: Long winded message ahead.
> >
> > Background:
> >
> > Every generation has a legend... (Scirocco AWD)
> > Every journey has a first step...(Scirocco 8v)
> > Every saga has a begining...
> > The dark side of the force has a firm
> > grip on my engine.
> > The engine (84' 8v stock) used to cut off (stall?
> > die?) once a month or so (sometimes once every
> > three months) so I figured ya - thats odd,
> > but hey its almost 15 years old so I forgave its
> > odd quirks.  But lately its choked to death
> > more often and this morning it died 4 times on
> > the way to work (which is only 3.5 km through
> > traffice -never getting over 2800RPM and 50 KPH
> > (about 23 MPH).
> > The engine dies.  I hit the emeergency blinkers
> > and pull over, wait 25 seconds, crank it.  It
> > will USUALLY start, but not always.  Wait again.
> > Then its always started.
> >
> > *when it dies you can feel the power go out of
> >  it.  Like the sparks stopped sparking or its
> >  not getting fuel.
> >
> > Solution:
> > Beats me.  I was thinking on replacing the fuel
> > filter.  I replaced the air filter three months
> > ago.  And the plugs and wires 6 months ago.  Its
> > been raining here for about 2 months steady now,
> > it never used to rain back in Alberta... but
> > then it never snows here... so fair trade I think.
> >
> > ARRRRGGGGGHHHHH I need a my own shop and tools and
> > a better paying job so I can take better care of my
> > poor car.
> >
> > Ah.  I feel better.
> >
> > Thanks for ANY help. :-)

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