Re: [tech] 16V misfiring?

[Brian McGarvey <brianm@zbt62.eastnet.gatech.edu>]

Retime it and check you r vacc lines.



On Fri, 11 May 2001, 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?
>
> The car was running fine previous to this morning.  She decided to give me a
> headache today......any thoughts? TIA
>
> Sal
> 67 Peugeot 404 (not running)
> 81 Scirocco 16V (not running)
> 84 Shitrocco (in storage for the summer)
> 84 Vwabbit (not running)
>
>
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