Turns out it was the cold start solenoid as well as a misfire on cold start. All parts ordered and will update once they're i ! Thanks to all for replying

Hi

thanks for all the suggestions.

i spent a few minutes in the car this morning starting it and the battery warning light was flickering because the revs were dropping so low, so it is pretty much cutting out.

i took a guess it was the choke wire, as i said no mechanical experience at all ...

Photos are finally here!!

http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/ph916/slideshow/

http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/ph916/slideshow/Interior%20swap%20and%20other%20stuff

If the link does not work let me know.

New interior was acquired for very cheap - thought the blue would match the car quite well ...

Hi

It is a pierburg carb and from what i can see the alternator belt looks good.

I did however notice that the choke cable seemed pretty slack when i took the air filter off to check the condition of the carb. could this be a cause of the problem?

Hi guys

I have a 1985 gt which was driving great up until recently. When I start it after leaving it over night it runs very rough and there is a strong smell of fuel. The battery warning light is also on.

However once it's warm it runs great.

Ive no real mechanical experience so have no idea ...

Thanks ben

I'm gonna sell it on then.

Thanks

Paul

Hi guys

Bought my mk2 in February and have been doing various bits and pieces. Thought I would share to see if anyone has any improvements/better ideas for it!

List of things done:
New suspension all round - gas struts and springs lowered 4cm all round
New clutch
Panel added to bulkhead to ...

Hi everyone

I have a mk2 scirocco gt 1.6 and have found an old Audi exhaust in a shed.

It's an l reg off a v6. Any chance it'll fit the Rocco? Or is it better to scrap it.

It's just the back box

Thanks!!

thanks marcus. might as well do the job right if i am changing out the clutch

ahh ok. Thanks for that. I am still new to all of this!

would you happen to know where i could get one for my mk2 1985? as all the ones i can see are for mk1's..

Thanks again!

Thanks Nate will buy one the same time i get the clutch plate in as well!

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