starts and stalls

[patrick.bureau at gmail.com (Patrick Bureau)]

yep, 2 screws make the back seat come out, then roudn plate to remove
under teh seat will show you the fuel pump there (intermediate), it
unlocks by turning it counter clockwize (I usually use a flat
screwdriver and a rubber mallet (they are on very tight) watch out to
not loose the rubber seal in the tank.



On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 18:25:57 -0400, Peter <peter@thescirocco.com> wrote:
> Yes, 84 1/2 and up have transfer pumps.
> 
> Peter
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
> [mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of David Utley
> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 5:46 PM
> To: Patrick Bureau; Scirocco list
> Subject: Re: Re: starts and stalls
> 
> Does an 85 8V have one?  I cannot find one on ETKA...  But you know how that
> goes...
> 
> David
> > From: Patrick Bureau <patrick.bureau@gmail.com>
> > Date: 2004/10/26 Tue PM 05:39:15 EDT
> > To: Scirocco list <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> > Subject: Re: starts and stalls
> >
> > Yep sound slike intermediate fuel pump  :)
> >
> >
> >
> > On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 13:35:22 -0700, Denny Maula <dmaula@gordonrees.com>
> wrote:
> > > Definitely sounds like the FP needs to be replaced
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Scott [mailto:gun5ling3r@yahoo.com]
> > > Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 1:33 PM
> > > To: Scirocco
> > > Subject: starts and stalls
> > >
> > > Hi again campers,
> > >
> > > One day I was driving down the Highway and the car started to cut out or
> > > buck.  I managed to make it home but now my 85 8v starts and runs for
> > > about 2 seconds but won't idle.  Squirting starting fluid into the
> > > throttle body helps it stay going for a while so I'm thinking it's a
> > > fuel issue. Here's what I've checked: -I can't find any vacuum leaks
> > > -The fuel pump doesn't hum when I first turn on the key but does while
> > > it's running and for a second after it dies so I guess that checks out
> > > -It's got gas in the tank -I've changed the fuel filter -The plate in
> > > the fuel distributor moves freely and appears on center.
> > >
> > > I had taken it to a place to fix the, at the time, non-idling car.
> > > (Here's a tip, DO NOT take your water cooled VW to V-dub Folks in
> > > Irving, Tx). They had he car for 3weeks and only got it to idle somewhat
> > > after a full tune up and 'ultrasonic injector cleaning'.  They strongly
> > > suggested that I buy the weber carb kit and swap out the CIS injection
> > > which sounds fun but is kind of expensive...I suspected they really
> > > wanted me to do that b/c they didn't have a clue how to troubleshoot CIS
> > > systems.
> > >
> > > I'm at the point where I'm going to have to take it to the VW dealership
> > > and spend the really big bucks if, for no other reason, to get the
> > > problem diagnosed properly and I wanted to know if the list had any
> > > suggestions before I gave up my kids college fund for an 19 yr old car
> > > (because I would in a heartbeat, you know).
> > >
> > > Thoughts/suggestions are welcome :-)
> > >
> > > TIA!
> > > -scott
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