Stalling at junctions

[T_J_G]

when i press the clutch in the engine cuts out. does it cold/warm whatever...not every time though.

it doesn't jump though, just cuts out. though sometime the revs dip then go straight back up to idle. when it idles though it idles fine.

worth doing sparks,leads etc? also the alternator belt squeals sometime.

Any ideas?

Tim

[KittyMk1]

does it have an automatic choke??

check the condition of the fanbelt for cracks. if it looks ok just tighten it, if not replace it. it wont have anything to do with cutting out though

[T_J_G]

sorry its a 1990 mk2 Gti 8v Pb engine.

[KittyMk1]

i'm not sure but my ex had a mk2 which kept stalling at junctions. the choke flap was sticking in the carb and the base gasket had gone (they're quite hard to get hold of apparently) if its this your best taking the carb off and stripping and rebuilding it with new gaskets.

when my mk1 cabby was doing it it was when the automatic choke was knocking itself off and there wasnt enough warm air getting to the carb. if its a carb look under the bonnet and check if theres a pipe that looks like foil coming off the exhaust heat shield to the carb. if there sint one. put one on. they dont cost much. - Try this one first, its the most cost and time effective   

hope this helps, sorry i've been a bit vage!

[T_J_G]

i'm not sure but my ex had a mk2 which kept stalling at junctions. the choke flap was sticking in the carb and the base gasket had gone (they're quite hard to get hold of apparently) if its this your best taking the carb off and stripping and rebuilding it with new gaskets.

when my mk1 cabby was doing it it was when the automatic choke was knocking itself off and there wasnt enough warm air getting to the carb. if its a carb look under the bonnet and check if theres a pipe that looks like foil coming off the exhaust heat shield to the carb. if there sint one. put one on. they dont cost much. - Try this one first, its the most cost and time effective   

hope this helps, sorry i've been a bit vage!

Thanks for your help,but it's an injection model.

[KittyMk1]

ah well. just ignore that then lol my advice giving days are clearly over.

(i know my old stuff though lol)

[vwdeviant]

I'd checke all the Usual service stuff.. filters (air and fuel) dizzy cap/ rotor arm/ leads. Check Water and oils (head gasket)...

Does the fuel pump sound noisy? Also check inlets and gaskets too...

[T_J_G]

I'd checke all the Usual service stuff.. filters (air and fuel) dizzy cap/ rotor arm/ leads. Check Water and oils (head gasket)...

Does the fuel pump sound noisy? Also check inlets and gaskets too...

i've not noticed the fuel pump.

thanks

[T_J_G]

also, it needs a new clutch as it's slipping (not got enough cash to fix atm) could this be casuing theproblem.

Tim

[DarnPB]

If you suspect an induction leak, then with the engine running, spray WD40, SPARINGLY, around the joints and listen to the revs. If you have a leak, the revs should go up.