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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: spuddy333 on 30 March 2007, 12:53

Title: help engine dies!!!
Post by: spuddy333 on 30 March 2007, 12:53

hi my new clipper cabrio cuts out after @30 mins of running,doesnt get hot etc,no strange noises,just dies!!! we leave it for approx 10 mins then start up and drive on for another 30mins or so and it dies again!!! very frustrating any help suggestions please(its the 1.8 carb version and its auto gearbox)

Title: Re: help engine dies!!!
Post by: gibby on 30 March 2007, 13:05

Is the ignition barrel ok, as in, when the engine is running if you wiggle the key about does the engine stop ? If so it could be the ignition switch.

Title: Re: help engine dies!!!
Post by: [han] on 30 March 2007, 21:44

i cant help. but mine cuts out on startup... been told it was the black thing wire-thing that goes into the middle of the Dizzy cap. not sure if that will help yours. i'm usually not much help!!!

Title: Re: help engine dies!!!
Post by: kraM on 03 April 2007, 15:46

I know nothing about the carbsetup on your engine, but...

FUEL;
If there is a blockage in the fuel ine, it could be slowly starved of fuel,
If the diaphram in the fuel pump has gone, it will starve it of fuel,
If the float height is wrong, the car may 'run out' of fuel,
If the fuel filter is blocked and dirty ...
If there is no fuel filter, then the jets in the carb may be full of poo.

Electical

Coil failing after it gets warm,
Plugs = doubt it
Cap & arm = nope
Little plug on dizzy, maybe, but it would be more inconsistant
Ign barrel = see above

It may be something simple like that or... I dunno.

Let me know if you are unsure on how to test the above.

Cheers

kraM