16V no start

[amalventano1 at tds.net (Allyn)]

I'd put the old cap and rotor back on for starters.
Al


> -----Original Message-----
> From: scirocco-l-bounces+amalventano1=tds.net@scirocco.org
> [mailto:scirocco-l-bounces+amalventano1=tds.net@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of
> John S. Lagnese
> Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 6:10 PM
> To: a2-16v-list@mail.a2-16v.com; 'Scirocco email List'
> Subject: 16V no start
> 
> Hi,
>     My 87 16V Scirocco got a new cap and rotor today. It started and ran
> fine when tested. My son took off. He went about 100 yards. Just died when
> he hit the clutch.
>     I tried dry gas, ethanol, not methanol, to no avail. I checked the #1
> plug and it was dry. The engine fired when given a shot of ether,
> obviously fuel related. I then checked for fuel at the fuel distributor,
> large spray. There was fuel everywhere until I got to the lines going to
> the injectors. Those were almost dry.
>     What should I try next?
> Thanks,
> John
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