fuel delivery problem?

[ryanruggles@uniserve.com (Ryan Ruggles)]

Details: 1.8L JH, CIS injection in a 82 rabbit.

Problem(s):

Almost every time I hammer the throttle, the engine starts to rocks back and
forth and idle goes way down

It is like it's running on 3 cylinders but it can't be an electric problem

When I drive it in this condition it sputters until about 2000 rpmn and then
smooths out but as soon as I come to a stop again the engine rocks back and
forth (along with the car ;( ) and the idle is really lumpy.

It used to go away after I shit it off for a few seconds but it has been
running like shit for a couple of days now.

Things I have done to try to figure out the problem:

1)  Changed fuel filter
2)  Changed fuel pump  (there is only one)
3)  New injectors

Things that are suspect:

1) Fuel line from fuel pump to accumulator is rusty ( maybe partially
collapsed internally?)

2)  The accumulator is as rusty as Micheal Jordan's dribbling skills ;)
(maybe it's not doing it's job and the engine is trying to get more fuel
than it is being supplied?)

3)  Fuel pump relay: if it worked intermittently would the engine be able to
mechanically suck gas for a short period of time maybe creating an air lock
situation?  I know this can be the case in some diesels...


If anyone has any suggestions I'd totally appreciate it.

Cheers,

Ryan
82' Rabbit
87 Scirocco 1.8L 16V  now in the form of a 1.5 foot square cubed
84 Scirooco 1.8L 8V    RIP