[HELP!] The continuing saga of Daun's poor running '80 Scirocco

[amalventano1@comcast.net (Allyn)]

unplug and put a stopper in that vacuum line going to the booster. Then try to start and run it.
Al

----- Original Message -----
From: "Daun Yeagley" <vwdaun@yahoo.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 9:39 AM
Subject: [HELP!] The continuing saga of Daun's poor running '80 Scirocco


> In the never ending process of trying to get my '80 to run
> right...
>
> Current setup:
> 1.8 RD, electronic ignition, CIS basic. (No O2 sensor.  For
> those who might remember, I've swapped the correct fuel
> distributor back in that has no provisions for the
> frequency valve.)
>
> Typical behavior:
> Cold start, idle is extremely low - around 400-500 rpm.
> Revs ok but hesitates under load.  The hesitation decreases
> as the car warms up (but still remains) and the idle comes
> up to normal - about 900-950 rpm.  Bahaves somewhat like a
> vacuum leak but I've not been able to find any.  (Any
> thoughts on some 'not-so-common' vacuum leaks sources?
>
> Another peculiarity to this thing.  Brake usage causes the
> rpms to rise.  Pumping the brakes gets a good 300-500 rpm.
> Brake booster bad?  And since I suspect vacuum problems,
> could this have anything to do with the other poor running?
>
> TIA...
>
>
> =====
> Daun Yeagley - Wilmington Ohio
> '80 S, 81 S, '82, '85, & '88 Sciroccos
> '82 Pickup
> '90 Passat Wagon
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