wierd MK1 problem

[podges]

Hello people

wicked site by the way...wondered if you could help a pissed off MK1 1986 GTI cabby owner:

my car sputters like f**k when you turn it over cold...I have to leave the key on 'fire' for around a minute to start it! then the whineing started in the back...this is intermitent and the car (which formerly worked fine when eventually warm) now stalls and cuts out regually......

I need it to commute and have little money so im seeking  a budget solution..

any of you had same or simular problems?

[AdamB]

My Cab splutters a bit on start up bit runs sweet as a nut (are nuts sweet?)after a couple of minutes. It's almost as if the automatic choke is not doing its job. As it's not a real problem and hasn't manifested into anything worse, I've left it.

[richandhazel]

If you have whining coming from the back of the car then I would suggest your fuel pump is on its way out. Try removing the supply pipe and having a look at the inlet strainer. It may be that it is semi blocked making the pump work harder.

[golfvr6]

I totally agree with Rich, the whining on the back must be the fuel pump. As for your car Adam, your cold start valve is probably a bit suss if the car splutters from cold.

[AdamB]

Is it a big job to fix? I've never had to do it before

[golfvr6]

Look for the fifth injector mounted on the inlet manifold.

[podges]

thanks guys the mechanic I know is gonna look at the pump - ?185...downer.
But shes still better that my previous ride  - a deisel escort estate thats for sure..(encore!)