From: Don Walter <dswalterwi@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Don Walter <dswalterwi@gmail.com>
To: Julie Macfarlane <juliemac57@hotmail.com>
CC: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Subject: Re: More symptoms of the poor running
Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 21:19:37 -0600
Is this running your fancy computer controled ignition? or stock CISE
On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 02:47:02 +0000, Julie Macfarlane
<juliemac57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Engine 2L 16v
> Electrical: 88 16v harness
> Fuel CISE
>
> Engine starts well. One crank and operates.
> Low rpm and rough idle. I had to open the air bypass screw a few turns
to
> idle at 950-1K.
>
> Problem. Power loss. Vac drops from 18" to 0 rapidly, almost stalling.
> Fluttering the pedal can keep the car running.
>
> The idle feels "buzzy", a rough edge to the running. (poor desc I know)
>
> Keeping the idle abve 1500 for a few secs will cause the rpm/vac to drop
> again.
> Only fluttering the pedal will keep the engine running.
>
> This will last for a minute or 2. The engine then will run correctly for
the
> rest of the trip home.
>
> I checked the plug wiring and replaced the fuel filter. It seems to be
> intermittent.
>
> Any help appreciated!
>
> Julie Macfarlane
> "Its not just a car! Its an adventure!"
> 1981 MKI 2L 16v w 2Y
> Amsterdam NY
>
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Don Walter - Waukesha, WI
1986 1.8 16V Black Scirocco
1986 2L 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (under repair)
1988 1.8 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (sold on 3/29/04)
1984 1.8 8V Pewter Scirocco (sold years ago)
1971 Karman Ghia (sold)
1969 Karman Ghia (sold)
1969 Beetle (sold)