Re: Fwd: a friend with 16V problems

["Ian Overholt" <ioverholt@hotmail.com>]

First thing I would try is adding fuel to the tank.  :)  The gas gauge is 
possibly incorrect.  If that didn't do it, I'd change the fuel filter.  Does 
the pump sound normal?  If it's not pump or filter, then it's the fuel 
distributor.

Ian Overholt
'88 16v
'78 Champagne Edition


>From: "Ben Rogowski" <bgr13@mn.rr.com>
>To: "Scirocco List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
>Subject: Fwd: a friend with 16V problems
>Date: Sat, 6 May 2000 03:02:25 -0500
>
> >Well,  I finally got my 16V on the road today.  It ran great for the 
>first
> >few miles, then I turned off the highway, had to stop at a light, stepped
> >on the gas, got across the intersection, then lurch and stall.  Timing 
>belt
> >is still fully intact, it's got spark, can hear the main fuel pump kick 
>on
> >when the key is turned.  Fuel distributor and fuel injectors were 
>replaced,
> >and also the transfer pump.  All replacement parts were known to be
> >good.  It still won't run, but turns over fine.  No fuel coming out of 
>the
> >injectors.  Possibly a plugged pump?  Anyone got any other suggestions on
> >things to check?
> >
> >Thanks!
> >
> >-Brian
>
>Ben R
>Membership Coordinator
><http://www.volksport.com>
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