Diagnose this problem(now it's my turn)

[johncworden at verizon.net (John C. Worden)]

Well I hope Eric finds the problem with his Fox, and maybe someone can help me
with mine.
2.0 16V I've got it running, but the idle sometimes hunts(800-1100 
rpm).  When I give
give it some gas it hesitates and stumbles a bit.  Once I've cleared 
2500rpm or so it
is very responsive to the throttle, but at idle it does not.  Timing looks 
good, spark looks
good, and it's getting fuel.  On a possible related note- my plugs are 
sooty so I am running
a bit rich.  Any thoughts?
As it sits now I probably won't be bringing this car to Cincy because
it appears that I need valve stem seals.  At least I hope that is all it 
is, because it is smoking,
lightly, but constantly.



John C. Worden
Bucksport, Maine

''98 Dakota 4x4-
'86 Scirocco 8V-Now a 16V!
'78 Scirocco Brazil Brown Metallic, 4 speed.- In the Rotisserie and under 
restoration
'89 Polaris Indy Deluxe



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