1.8JH running problems

[Milan]

Hello!

I'm having some engine running problems with my '90 Scirocco mk2 GT2, with 1.8jh engine.

The problem: car tends to stutter when shifting up or going above 5000rpm; really short stuttering (a second or so), then after the stuttering it pulls pretty decently again. Sometimes it runs perfectly fine without any trouble, then an other time it stutters again. Sometimes it even runs fine for a couple of weeks, then the problem shows up again.

What has been done to the car:
-new fuel pump
-fuel filter
-head has had a rebuild
-garage has checked everything from ignition down to fuel, set CO mixture etc.
-checked filler neck and seems fine at first sight

Has anyone had a similar problem?
Thanks already!

[kidcrewbob]

Check for crap in the tank via sender port under back seat - take great care removing the plastic bayonet fitting as I managed to trash mine. I thought my filler was ok but the amount of rust flakes surprised me and seemed most likely the cause of a stutter when said bits block the uptake tube randomly, especially after going up / down hills and round bends which slosh the fuel around......gonna flush tank and swap the neck this weekend all being well.

[james butler]

have to be honest i dont rev mine much past 4500rpm as it enevitably causes a problem and 8vs generally dont pull better past that point.
does sound like fueling issue at first glance though.

[Kdc169]

Are you sure its not the limiter cutting in.. my cabby is jh and only judder on start up..like misfire until warm. Then when high revs its got a limit built in small shudder..