Re: [VWofT] [tech] 16V misfiring?

[Jim Jarrett <jarrett@rpa.net>]

At 12:29 AM -0700 5/11/01, Sal wrote:
>Hi guys,
>
>This time a 16V question.  My 16V rocco has decided to start misfiring in
>the lower rpms.  It sounds like it misfiring anyways.  When trying to
>accelerate it somewhat bogs and then kicks in after 3000 rpm. Wires, plugs,
>distributor cap, rotor, alt, starter, fuel filter are all brand fucking
>spankin new as I rebuilt the motor.  I did a compression check and all 4
>cylinders are running at about 240psi (is that good or bad?)
>
>So now what?  I filled her up with Sunoco 94 and still nada.  Any other
>ideas?  Timing?  Mixture?


Check for holes in the air boot?


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