Fw: Scirocco 1.8 GT fuel problems

["Stuart Castledine" <castledine@btinternet.com>]

This came to me today. Anyone got experience with carbs?

Stuart

----- Original Message -----
From: <enda_mclaughlin@non.hp.com>

Sent: Monday, July 10, 2000 2:55 PM
Subject: Scirocco 1.8 GT


> Got your e-mail address on the Hot VWs site and > was hoping you could
help me out. I have a 1989 GT
> Scirocco in great condition with 128,000 on the clock.
> Recently it has developed a peculiar engine problem
> and I was wondering if you or any contacts you have
> could pass on some info. Basically the engine runs
> perfectly under all loads for about 2 hours then when
> put your foot down it starts cutting out. it runs fine on
> part throttle.
>
> I've changed the petrol filter and pump. I got a second > hand carb
(78,000 miles) and took the jets off it and the > carb base and put them on
to my own carb. . (the carb > had a little effect but not perfect)
>
> I've changed the distributor cap,rotor arm and HT
> cables to no effect.
>
> I need help before I leave it into a garage who will
> invariably charge an arm and a leg.
>
> I was wondering if the fuel resevoir between pump and > carb could be at
fault but I don't know how the internals > work or if this is even the
guilty party.
>
> Any help greatly appreciated
>
> Regards.
>
> Enda


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